For days now, fans have been asserting that Kim Soo Hyun is confirmed for drama 'Producer' while media reports continued saying he was merely up for candidacy.  Now, both KBS and Key East Entertainment reps have stepped up on March 9 to tell multiple media sources he will indeed be acting in the new drama penned by 'You Who Came From the Stars' Park Ji Eun.

A rep from the entertainment department of KBS disclosed to multiple media outlets on March 9, "Kim Soo Hyun ultimately confirmed his appearance in 'Producer.'  We've decided to do this together with his intention to try something new through a drama with the KBS entertainment department.  Kim Soo Hyun will be playing in the drama a rookie producer at an entertainment company.  Kim Soo Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, IU, and Cha Tae Hyun will be the leads to bring about the production for even more dramatic fun."

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In addition, his agency confirmed this with bnt News on March 9, saying, "Kim Soo Hyun has ultimately confirmed his appearance in KBS 2TV's new drama, 'Producer.'"