The drama ‘Heirs of the Mask,’ starring EXO’s Xiumin, will premiere on MBN Plus at 9 p.m. on the 24th. ‘Heirs of the Mask’ is a fantasy comedy romance drama that tells the story of the Joseon Dynasty scholar Heo Gyun coming to the present day to run a restaurant, based on the popular web novel of the same name. Along with Xiumin, actors Choo Soo-jung, Lee Si-eon, and Lee Soo-min will appear, promising an exciting time-slip between Joseon and modern times. Lee Si-eon and Lee Soo-min will play dual roles, shuttling between Joseon and the present. Lee Si-eon will portray the character Lee Yi-chum, who stops at nothing to achieve his goals, and Lee Hyuk, who holds the title of the youngest Korean food master. Lee Soo-min will showcase different charms by playing the characters Mae Chang, possessing beauty and elegance, and Jung Mi-sol, the nation’s top CF star. Fans have expressed their anticipation for Xiumin’s acting and the unique storyline of the drama ahead of its premiere. Viewers have shown positive reactions, especially towards the time-slip theme between Joseon and modern times, expressing high expectations for the drama. Following the first episode of ‘Heirs of the Mask,’ the public and fans have praised Xiumin and the other lead actors’ performances, showing excitement for the drama’s development and creating buzz on social media. Hallyu experts predict that ‘Heirs of the Mask,’ with its time-slip theme and rich fantasy elements, will receive a positive response in the global market. Furthermore, it is expected that ‘Heirs of the Mask’ will set a new trend in Hallyu dramas and that the participation of K-POP stars in dramas will enhance the diversity of Hallyu content.