(Chorokbaem Media)

Chorokbaem Media released stills showing actor Lee Jong-suk making a cameo on the upcoming MBC drama “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo” on Wednesday.

Lee will appear in the drama as a customer at a chicken restaurant owned by the female lead’s father.

Lee agreed to the brief appearance because of his friendship with the female lead Lee Sung-kyung, as well as his relationship with production house Chorokbaem Media and MBC, who worked with Lee for his most recent drama “W.”

“Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo” is set to air from Nov. 16, after MBC’s current drama “Shopping King Louie” ends.

By Lee Sang-won (sangdoze@heraldcorp.com)