The three witches, Park Seong-yeon, Lee Ji-hye, and Hong Yoon-hwa, who will brightly illuminate '24-Hour Health Club,' expressed their affection for the work and their bold ambitions.
Set to premiere at 9:50 p.m. on the 30th, KBS2's new Wednesday-Thursday drama '24-Hour Health Club' (written by Kim Ji-soo, directed by Park Joon-soo and Choi Yeon-su) is a heart-pounding comic romance where a devoted health enthusiast, Director Do Hyun-jung, dramatically corrects the lives of anxious new gym members.
In the drama, Park Seong-yeon plays the irrepressible troublemaker of the health club, witch trio leader Im Seong-im. Lee Ji-hye portrays the second witch, Yoon Bu-young, who has weak stamina, and Hong Yoon-hwa takes on the role of the youngest member, Park Dul-hee, who registered at the gym to lose belly fat. The three individuals, each with their own unique stories, come together at the gym and are expected to become a source of great support for one another, much like siblings.
First, Park Seong-yeon said, "Reading the script was fun because the situations and characters unfolded like a comic book or webtoon," sharing some charm points of '24-Hour Health Club.' He noted a specific focus while acting, saying, "I infused my own experiences of menopause into it," adding that the keywords for his character are 'leader,' 'busybody,' and 'vil-vil-vil.' He stated, "Seong-im is the leader of the witch trio, the most influential person among the health club members, and the queen of busyness. You're like a villain but not quite a villain; you're 'vil-vil-vil' itself," providing a witty explanation.
In addition, Park Seong-yeon explained his on-set dynamics with fellow actors using keywords. Lee Joon-young is labeled "face just used," Jeong Eun-ji is termed "down-to-earth diva," Lee Mi-do is referred to as "dirty sexy," Lee Seung-woo as "charming onion," and the witch trio is compared to "traffic lights of the gym," increasing anticipation for his role that will bring laughter to weekday nights.
Lee Ji-hye remarked about her character, stating, "Bu-young is a person who is loved both inside and out. Playing a character with dog-like charm who interacts well with people has made Bu-young's energy ripple through to me, Lee Ji-hye." She continued, "I tried to maintain the duties and stance expected of the second witch of the trio. I amusingly observed the aunts chatting in the sauna," identifying her acting focal points. Additionally, she mentioned, "I appealed to Bu-young's lovable and cute femininity through costumes and props," introducing the character as having 'curly hair,' 'a headband,' and a 'lovely style.'
Moreover, Lee Ji-hye expressed, "I have infinite respect for actor Lee Joon-young, who performs every line without a single mistake as if it's the first time every time. Since this is my second encounter with Joon-young, I feel a special affection for him. It seems I've discovered his true value through this work," generously praising Lee Joon-young, who will lead '24-Hour Health Club.'
Hong Yoon-hwa defined '24-Hour Health Club' as "a drama about physical and mental health," stating, "Dul-hee continues to enjoy delicious food even when at the health club, which resembles me a lot," showcasing a high level of synchronicity. He pointed out the differences between comedic acting and dramatic acting, saying, "The rhythms and depths of situations seem to differ greatly," and emphasized, "The actors get along well, making the filming site always a sea of laughter. Especially, the chemistry with the witch trio sisters was too great, and I learned a lot from working together."
Selecting character keywords like 'sweet potato,' 'steamed crab,' and 'zumba,' Hong Yoon-hwa explained, "Dul-hee always had to be with her pet sweet potato, as she never gains weight, and steamed crab is the menu we always seek for comfort during joyful and tough times at the health club with the witch trio and health club members. Zumba is the exercise that Dul-hee struggles with the most at the health club, but even though she's not very good at it, she passionately gives it her all every time."
Lastly, the witch trio encouraged prospective viewers waiting for '24-Hour Health Club' to tune in live. Park Seong-yeon said, "I will do a bit of marketing for health enthusiast Director Do Hyun-jung. '24-Hour Health Club' has memberships for 30,000 won, free sweet potatoes, and zumba classes, so I hope many will register and watch it." Lee Ji-hye added, "There's a saying that 'You can never emphasize health too much.' I hope you will watch our drama while running in your daily life, aiming for 'Ounwan' (today's workout complete). Good morning, gym-goers!" Subsequently, Hong Yoon-hwa expressed, "I hope your body and mind can be healthy every Wednesday and Thursday night by watching '24-Hour Health Club.' Please give it a lot of love."
KBS2's new Wednesday-Thursday drama '24-Hour Health Club' will premiere on the 30th at 9:50 p.m. as a follow-up to 'Villains Everywhere.'
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