SHINee's Key will take his first acting challenge in upcoming tvN drama 'Drinking Solo'.

On June 8th, tvN confirmed the casting of Key in the Monday - Tuesday new series 'Drinking Solo'. He will play a student who has been studing for the civil service exam for 3 years. His character has lived an easy life so far but he's currently experiencing a life with no income.

'Drinking Solo' will depict the lives of civil service students and cram school teachers. It will be directed by Choi Kyu Shik(Let's Eat 2) and written by Myung Soo Hyun(Rude Miss Young Ae), which is slated for broadcast this August.