Actress Yoo In-young delivered a heartfelt reflection ahead of the conclusion of 'For Eagle Brothers.'
Yoo In-young played the role of Ji Ok-bun in the KBS2 weekend drama 'For Eagle Brothers,' which is set to conclude on the 3rd. Ji Ok-bun is characterized by her pure and bright personality, who charges forward when it comes to love.
Through 'For Eagle Brothers,' Yoo In-young naturally blended into the lovable and clumsy character of Ji Ok-bun, revealing a new side that contrasts with the sophisticated and stylish image she previously showcased. The transformation not only included a cute curly hairstyle and lovely fashion styling but also received praise for perfectly portraying the character's down-to-earth personality.
'For Eagle Brothers' recorded an overwhelming viewership rating of over 20%, attracting popularity, and it is said that Yoo In-young significantly contributed to this popularity through her new charm.
Yoo In-young received much love through her captivating charm and diverse acting spectrum in this work. Attention is focused on the journey of Yoo In-young, which is expected to be even more exciting moving forward.
Below is Yoo In-young's final reflection Q&A.
Q. The weekend drama 'For Eagle Brothers' is nearing its grand finale. I'm curious about your feelings as you bid farewell to 'For Eagle Brothers' and the character Ji Ok-bun, with whom you've shared this long journey.
A. As with every work, there is a greater sense of bittersweetness when finishing a project that has been drawn out like this. Thanks to it, I was able to stay positive and bright, and perhaps because I lived as the high-energy Ok-bun for a while, right now, I just want to go somewhere quiet and rest. (Laughs)
Q. I believe there must have been a decisive reason that attracted you to the drama 'For Eagle Brothers' and the character Ji Ok-bun. What were your thoughts when you first received the script, and what led you to decide to participate?
A. Due to my established image, I always felt a desire for more diverse roles and a thirst for new characters. At that moment, I met the character Ok-bun, and I wanted to show that I could perform a wide range of acting. It was my earnest wish to 'really do well' that led me to decide to participate.
Q. Ji Ok-bun can be said to have a strong resilience and fiery drive, but she also embodies both a charming girl sensibility and clumsiness. Were there specific focuses in portraying the character Ji Ok-bun?
A. Instead of only showing a rough or overly assertive side, I wanted to incorporate aspects that viewers could empathize with and relate to. Rather than pretending to be pretty and looking beautiful, I acted with the mindset that it would be good if the character of Ji Ok-bun itself appeared lovable.
Q. Have you noticed any similarities between yourself and Ji Ok-bun?
A. Perhaps it's the honesty in emotional expression? I think we are somewhat alike in being faithful to the feelings we experience without overthinking.
Q. Was there a particularly memorable episode during the filming?
A. When I went to the filming set without Ok-bun's trademark curly hair, there were two kinds of reactions. Some were disappointed that Ok-bun's old curly style had changed, while others said they liked the current look, which was interesting.
Q. The chemistry with actor Kim Dong-wan, who plays Oh Heung-soo, the love interest in the series, has also been a topic of discussion. I'm curious about how the interactions were.
A. Throughout the filming, Kim Dong-wan and I cherished the process of refining our characters, Ji Ok-bun and Oh Heung-soo, to make them fit well together and appear multidimensional. I feel good knowing that, thanks to that process, the two characters blossomed richly within the work. Additionally, due to Kim Dong-wan's unique cheerfulness and diligence, I received a lot of positive energy, allowing us to have an enjoyable filming experience.
Q. Unlike previous filmography characterized by an urban and sophisticated 'cool beauty' image, Ji Ok-bun from 'For Eagle Brothers' is a completely new incarnation. Do you feel that you've reached a turning point with this project or discovered something new about yourself?
A. Previously, I acted by infusing characters into the persona of Yoo In-young, but in this drama, I made an effort to embody the character of Ji Ok-bun itself. I learned versatility in physical expression and had the opportunity to experience fun in acting that I hadn't felt before through a new approach.
Q. Lastly, how would you like 'For Eagle Brothers' to be remembered by viewers? Also, please give a message to the fans who loved the work.
A. I'm very grateful for the love you've shown our drama. I hope it remains a work that evokes the thought, 'Ah, that drama was warm and fun' in your hearts. I will continue to greet you with various roles and appearances, so I hope you'll keep an eye out for me.
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