Actress Park Bo-young shared her thoughts after successfully completing "Our Unwritten Seoul." After returning to the drama after four years, Park Bo-young reflected on her past days, happily searching for the work without worries and receiving positive reviews.
Park Bo-young passionately portrayed the roles of twin sisters Yumi-rae and Yumi-ji, who are different in every way except for their face, in the tvN drama "Our Unwritten Seoul" (written by Lee Kang, directed by Park Shin-woo, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Monster Union and Highground), which ended on the 29th.
"Our Unwritten Seoul" is a romantic coming-of-age drama about twin sisters who exchange their lives through a lie to find true love and life. With the conclusion of its 16 episodes, "Our Unwritten Seoul" received consistent ratings and positive buzz, drawing attention with relatable dialogue and combining the performances of its actors.
In the series, Park Bo-young took on the challenge of her first dual role since her debut, playing the twin sisters Yumi-ji and Yumi-rae, who have everything different except their face. She heightened immersion by precisely exploring the gaps in personalities and the psychological threads of the twins who exchanged their lives. By constructing characters through actions, gestures, and rhythms of breathing, she fluidly expressed the psychological gap between "Yumi-ji" and "Yumi-rae," proving once again her title as a "trustworthy and watchable actress."
At a closing interview held recently at BH Entertainment's headquarters, Park Bo-young said regarding the end of the series, "Every week while watching 'Our Unwritten Seoul,' I felt that, as many people worked hard, it has come out richer than just seeing the writer's script. I felt happiness and pride while watching the original broadcast. Although it was really tough, I was happy as many people loved and supported me. Rather than feeling regret, I think 'Our Unwritten Seoul' was a satisfying experience for everything."
Regarding the ending, he stated, "I think the ending reflects the style of writer Lee Kang. Instead of a period in the process of moving forward, it became an open ending. Originally, I prefer closed endings, but I liked that it was characteristic of writer Lee Kang. Even if it's not the answer, it seems like a choice that doesn't deviate from reality as a drama character. I think it reminds viewers that the characters are ultimately grounded in reality, allowing them to project themselves onto it with this ending."
Before "Our Unwritten Seoul" aired, tvN dramas such as "Jeongnyeon-i," "Love Is a Narrow Bridge," "Ask the Stars," and "The Potato Lab" all failed to meet expectations. Although the first broadcast of "Our Unwritten Seoul" remained in the 3% range, it steadily drew an upward curve, succeeding in both ratings and buzz. Park Bo-young remarked on the popularity of "Our Unwritten Seoul," saying, "I was confident about the work. The desire to take part was fueled by my confidence in the script, and I believed that if I did well, 'Our Unwritten Seoul' would become the life drama of our viewers."
Park Bo-young's return to drama was after four years since tvN's "One Day, the Destruction Came to Our Front Door," and she received positive reviews for her work in this long-awaited drama. She said, "It was a long time since I searched without worries, enjoyed seeing the reactions to the broadcast in real time, and felt grateful for the positive and fun responses." She added, "While I did two roles, I always do my best regardless of the project, and I believe I gave my all this time as well. However, I was stunned by the extraordinary responses this time."
In particular, Park Bo-young analyzed that the popularity of "Our Unwritten Seoul" lies in the characters and their messages. He stated, "In my scenes and for most characters, there are deficiencies and handicaps. Instead of focusing on one specific person, it conveys that many people are okay, even if others' lives seem better. However, upon closer inspection, it can be tough, and I hope it reflects understanding and effort back onto me. At night, I avoid cutting my nails and toenails, thinking that if I do, a rat might come out as a transformation of me; however, I also felt like I wish I could have someone else do it since it's so hard. Yet sometimes, I felt happy and believe I'm doing well now." He shared, "I found comfort in many parts of the script, like, 'If a deer runs away from a lion, is it trash?' Life's regrets or wrong choices, at that moment, were the best choices I could make, and I wonder if it's right to only regret those choices. It seems to convey that even if things don't go well, we are all making efforts, so living hard is okay."
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