Jeon Ji-hyun from Disney+'s original series 'Polaris' has transformed into Seo Moon-joo, who is chasing the mastermind behind the presidential candidate shooting incident after building an international reputation as a UN ambassador.
The global project 'Polaris' has released a character still of Jeon Ji-hyun, who will showcase a new transformation in the role of Seo Moon-joo. 'Polaris' tells the story of 'Moon-joo' (Jeon Ji-hyun), who has built an international reputation as a UN ambassador, as she faces a huge truth threatening the Korean Peninsula alongside a nationality-unknown special agent named 'Sang-ho' (Gang Dong-won) while chasing the mastermind behind the presidential candidate shooting incident.
Jeon Ji-hyun, an all-time legendary actor who has redefined her character in every work she participates in, such as the films 'Assassination,' 'Berlin,' 'The Thieves,' and the series 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North,' has taken on the role of Seo Moon-joo, who is chasing the mastermind behind the presidential candidate shooting incident in Disney+'s original series 'Polaris.'
Moon-joo is a person with exceptional patriotism, having attached the national flag to her desk since childhood. After completing her studies in the United States and becoming a diplomat, she has built strong trust and an international reputation by representing Korea's position peacefully on the world stage as a UN ambassador. One day, she witnesses the presidential shooting incident during a mass wishing for peaceful unification and decides to step forward to uncover the truth behind it.
In the released character still, Moon-joo's gaze while delivering a confident and elegant speech as a UN ambassador reveals her upright character. Additionally, her appearance going for a run before dawn shows her strong and resilient daily life, and her boldness in approaching hidden truths with sharp eyes adds intriguing curiosity about the character Moon-joo, who will confront the great truth.
Jeon Ji-hyun said, "It was a character that was quiet but solid and strong, one I could challenge myself as an actor," expressing her fascination with the character Moon-joo. Writer Jeong Seo-kyung noted, "From the beginning of the story, Moon-joo was Jeon Ji-hyun. I thought about what color to show from the various spectra that Jeon Ji-hyun has," revealing that the character of Moon-joo originated from Jeon Ji-hyun, raising expectations for her portrayal of the character. Furthermore, she expressed deep satisfaction with the process of working with Jeon Ji-hyun, who shows delicate expressiveness based on a profound understanding of the character, stating, "Jeon Ji-hyun is an actor who makes you feel a silent understanding about the character."
With unparalleled casting, a well-made production team, and an unpredictable story exceeding imagination, Disney+'s original series 'Polaris' is being recognized as a must-see global project in 2025. It will premiere three episodes on Sept. 10 (Wed) and release two episodes weekly starting from Sept. 17 (Wed), totaling nine episodes.
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