Actress Um Jung-hwa returns to the small screen through "My Precious Star."

On the 25th, Um Jung-hwa's side announced her participation in the Genie TV original drama "My Precious Star."

Set to premiere in the second half of this year, "My Precious Star" is a romantic comedy where South Korea's top star suddenly becomes an ordinary middle-aged woman, leading to a whirlwind of comedic and emotional moments. The story is expected to depict the cheerful journey of a top star who has experienced a career interruption, as she takes a new leap toward her dreams.

Um Jung-hwa plays the role of "Bong Cheong-ja," a top star who has lost all of her memories for the past 25 years. Bong Cheong-ja's other identity is the top star "Lim Se-ra," who had dominated South Korea's entertainment industry but suddenly vanished. Now facing an ordinary middle-aged life as "Bong Cheong-ja," she encounters a completely new life unlike before.

With her deep acting skills, Um Jung-hwa, known for perfectly embodying characters in every piece, is expected to portray the heart-wrenching journey of a career-interrupted top star reclaiming her memories and struggling for a comeback in her contrasting roles of Bong Cheong-ja and Lim Se-ra.

In this work, Um Jung-hwa reunites with actor Song Seung-heon, who she has collaborated with in the movie "Miss Wife" released in 2015, attracting much attention. The new chemistry between the two, reunited after 10 years, is also drawing focus.

Throughout her career, Um Jung-hwa has showcased delicate expression and versatile acting skills in various works across genres, including the dramas "Our Blues," "Doctor Cha Jung-sook," and the films "Okay Madam," and "The Bright Lady." She has established herself as a leading actress in South Korea, effectively capturing both popularity and box office success. Additionally, she has displayed her versatility as an all-rounder legend, consistently excelling in fields such as acting, music, variety shows, stage performances, and commercials.

In particular, in "My Precious Star," she makes her return to the small screen as the titular character Cha Jung-sook, two years after her role in "Doctor Cha Jung-sook," anticipating an irreplaceable performance, thus exciting expectations for Um Jung-hwa's fresh romantic comedy activities.

"My Precious Star" is set to be released in the second half of 2025 via Genie TV and ENA.

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