Mystic Pop-up Bar
Mystic Pop-up Bar (Korean: 쌍갑포차; RR: Ssanggabpocha) is a South Korean television series that aired on the JTBC network from May 20 to June 25, 2020. The series is based on the webcomic Ssanggabpocha by Bae Hye-Soo, which began serialization in 2016. The drama is notable for being the first JTBC series to occupy the Wednesday and Thursday evening time slot.
Premise
The story centers on a mysterious food cart that operates only at night on a rooftop. The establishment is managed by Wol-Ju, played by Hwang Jung-Eum. The cart serves both living humans and the deceased, providing a space where customers can share their personal stories and find healing for their internal emotional wounds while consuming food and alcohol.
Production
The series was directed by Jeon Chang-Geun with a screenplay written by Ha Yoon-A. The initial script reading for the cast took place in August 2019 at the JTBC building in Sangam, Seoul. Principal photography for the series concluded in late February 2020.
Cast
The main cast includes:
- Hwang Jung-Eum as Wol-Ju
- Yook Sung-Jae as Han Kang-Bae
- Choi Won-Young as Manager Gwi
Supporting Cast
The series features a large ensemble cast, including Jung Da-Eun as Kang Yeo-Rin, Park Ha-Na as Song Mi-Ran, and Park Joo-Hyung as Assistant Manager Park. Various spirits and customers are portrayed by actors such as Lee Joon-Hyuk, Yum Hye-Ran, and Baek Ji-Won.
