The new Netflix series "Aema" has released character stills that draw attention.
Set against the backdrop of the birth of erotic films that swept Korea in the 1980s, it tells the story of top star "Hee-ran" and newcomer actress "Joo-ae" bravely confronting the dark reality overshadowed by glamorous spotlights. The Netflix series "Aema" has unveiled four character stills, catching the eye.
The released character stills capture the diverse figures surrounding the production of "The Mistress" that heated up the 1980s.
First, the still of "Jung Hee-ran" (Lee Ha-nee), who is perfectly adorned with stunning costumes, hairstyles, and accessories, exudes the aura of a top actress who dominated the screen of the era. "Hee-ran" is a star who won the Best Actress Award at an international film festival and is a character who declined the leading role in "The Mistress" declaring, "I will no longer perform exposure scenes."
Lee Ha-nee has noted about her character, "She is a person who radiates solid elegance. I thought it would be great if her charisma shone through even when she is just standing still," raising expectations for her portrayal of the confident and self-assured "Hee-ran." The still of newcomer actress "Shin Joo-ae" (Bang Hyo-rin), who was suddenly cast as the lead in "The Mistress," also evokes curiosity about her unexpected charm.
"Joo-ae" is a character cast as "Aema" despite having no acting experience, adding her own color to the role. Her still makes us curious about the process of becoming "Aema," riding freely in front of a vast ocean with a simple, unembellished appearance. Bang Hyo-rin describes her character, "Joo-ae is very bold and assertive, with a clear sense of her thoughts and beliefs," heightening expectations for the daring charm of the completed "Joo-ae."
'Koo Jung-ho' (Jin Sun-kyu), the representative of the production company Shinseong Films behind "The Mistress," is a person who has succeeded in the fierce Chungmuro film industry by any means necessary. Just through his gaze and expression in the stills, one can feel his ambition and desire for money and success. Jin Sun-kyu describes "Koo Jung-ho" as "filled with a love for movies, but his approach is somewhat focused on 'money,'" raising anticipation for another acting transformation.
Meanwhile, newcomer director "Kwack In-woo" (Jo Hyun-chul), who is about to make his directorial debut with "The Mistress," is a person captivated by a desire to present a film reflecting his own vision and philosophy to the world. His appearance, writing the script for his first feature film "The Mistress" amidst piles of manuscripts, raises curiosity about whether he can successfully complete the project. Jo Hyun-chul shares that "Kwack In-woo is a character who faces rejection every day, too timid, yet with big ambitions, experiences frustration and pain," increasing interest in the character he has fashioned in his own style.
In this way, amidst the growing curiosity about the clashes and entanglements of the characters surrounding the production process of "The Mistress," expectations are heightened for a three-dimensional acting ensemble from trusted actors, dynamic narratives, and sincere yet bold characters.
In the stories of Chungmuro surrounding the filming of the sensational works "The Mistress" that dominated the 1980s, the delightful yet witty portrayal of the two women trying to make their mark in the world through their own methods is depicted in "Aema," which will be released on Netflix on Aug. 22 (Friday).
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