Kim Soo-hyun plays an aspiring TV program producer (KBS)

The upcoming TV drama series "The Producers," starring actor Kim Soo-hyun, has released its first trailer.

Kim stars as a new recruit Baek Seung-chan, who dreams of becoming a TV program producer but faces many hurdles.

His character is harassed by a TV music show producer played by actress Gong Hyo-jin, who says in the trailer, "You know that newbie? Kill him."

Actress Gong Hyo-jin stars as a successful TV music program producer (KBS)

Cha Tae-hyun reprises his popular comedic image as a staff member in the entertainment industry, while K-pop singer IU stars as a successful and feisty singer.

The series is actor Kim's first acting role since the hit drama series "My Love from the Star" last year.

"The Producers" is part of an ongoing trend in Korea of journalism-based TV dramas, which previously included "Pinocchio" and "Healer." The series starts airing on Friday at 9:15 p.m.

Watch the trailer here.

Cha Tae-hyun acts an official in the television entertainment industry (KBS)

K-pop singer IU stars as a popular singer (KBS)

Actor Kim Soo-hyun plays the character Baek Seung-chan, an aspiring producer (KBS)

By Yoon Sarah (sarah356@heraldcorp.com)