Lee Young-ae to Star in Comedy Thriller

Actress Lee Young-ae will return to the small screen after an absence of four years to star in a new comedy thriller series.

Lee's last TV series was the historical drama "Saimdang, Memoir of Colors," which aired in 2017.

The series will revolve around an insurance investigator who probes a murder case that has been made to look like an accident.

Lee has been among the most highly regarded actresses in Korea for almost three decades but seldom appears in comedies, so her new role is generating much excitement.

Shooting will begin in June, with a view to airing the show within the year.