'Taeyang that swallowed the sun' is generating intense interest as it reveals the first still of Jang Shin-young, who is expected to give birth to a new life character.
MBC's new daily drama 'Taeyang that swallowed the sun', which is set to premiere in June as a follow-up to 'The Kindhearted Captain' (planned by Jang Jae-hoon, directed by Kim Jin-hyung, written by Seol Kyung-eun, produced by MBC C&I), has released a still of Jang Shin-young, who is returning to her acting roots in the title role of Baek Seol-hee, drawing attention. Much like the intense title of the drama, it exudes a complex aura that hints at both warm sunshine aspects and a tumultuous life narrative, raising curiosity to its peak.
'Taeyang that swallowed the sun' depicts a desperate revenge drama of a woman who confronts a chaebol family in the name of her only daughter in a world where the victim has turned into the perpetrator. It is expected to provide cathartic satisfaction by integrating the simple yet clear truth of cause and effect into a story that reflects the depth of reality, rather than relying solely on extreme dichotomies or sensational setups. It promises the birth of a 'weekday evening tailored' drama that embodies a balanced blend of emotion, fun, and empathy, where viewers sometimes hold their breath together and at other times fervently cheer for revenge.
Jang Shin-young plays the role of Baek Seol-hee, a single mother who unwaveringly raises her daughter without losing her positive energy amid misfortune, leading the narrative of the drama. Once believing in passionate love, Baek Seol-hee is pushed to the brink by the betrayal of the man she loves, yet she possesses both strength and maternal love, running a snack bar to protect her unborn child. Choosing hope over suffering, she lives silently, but one day her happy daily life crumbles in an instant, leading her to pledge devastating revenge.
In the still released among them, Jang Shin-young captures the character's multifaceted aspects from a warm and bright smile to a hardened gaze hiding a vow for revenge. In a scene where she wears a helmet while riding a scooter, the vibrant smile reveals Baek Seol-hee's strong life force and energetic spirit. His bright smile under the sunlight suggests Baek Seol-hee's solid nature, which strives not to lose hope even amid harsh realities.
Another still exudes a vastly different atmosphere. The deep and seemingly story-filled gaze directed at the camera and the tightly pressed lips convey the weight of an uneven life and the complex emotions hidden behind it. Above all, the deepened gaze raises curiosity as it anticipates the turbulent fate Baek Seol-hee will face and the intensity of her revenge narrative, signaling dramatic emotional shifts.
In this regard, the production team noted, 'Jang Shin-young has completely blended into the role of Baek Seol-hee from the first day of filming. The acting skills she has accumulated will be deeply revealed in this work.' They added, 'From a bright, sunshine-like appearance to a powerful aura that seems to engulf everything, we look forward to how Jang Shin-young will portray the diverse aspects of Baek Seol-hee. Viewers can expect a gripping revenge narrative and a synergy from Jang Shin-young's acting.' Therefore, the attention is already focused on how Jang Shin-young will depict the dramatic life changes that Baek Seol-hee will experience and the corresponding fluctuations in emotions with a high-density performance. Just from the released stills, her perfect embodiment of the character further solidifies the anticipation for a new life character breakthrough.
Meanwhile, MBC's new daily drama 'Taeyang that swallowed the sun' is scheduled to air in early June as a follow-up to 'The Kindhearted Captain.'
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