Actress Jun Ji-hyun shared her thoughts on working with Gang Dong-won in 'Polaris'.
Disney+ held a production presentation for the new original series 'Polaris' (written by Jeong Seo-kyung, directed by Kim Hee-won and Heo Myung-haeng) on the morning of the 2nd at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongo, Seoul. The event was attended by the main cast, led by actress Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won, along with Kim Hae-sook, Lee Mi-sook, Yoo Jae-myung, Oh Jung-se, and Joo Jong-hyuk, who discussed 'Polaris' with directors Kim Hee-won and Heo Myung-haeng under the guidance of broadcaster Park Kyung-rim.
'Polaris' is a drama depicting the story of Moon Joo (Jun Ji-hyun), who has built an international reputation as a United Nations (UN) ambassador, as she chases the truth behind a presidential candidate's assassination attempt while facing a colossal truth threatening the Korean Peninsula, alongside a mysterious special agent named San-ho (Gang Dong-won), who must protect her.
In particular, 'Polaris' is gaining significant attention as a melodrama starring top stars Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won, who have long been loved as leading beauty and handsome actors in Korea. The casting news piqued the curiosity of drama fans immediately after its announcement. Additionally, the lineup of reliable veteran actors such as Kim Hae-sook, Lee Mi-sook, Yoo Jae-myung, and Oh Jung-se, along with supporting actors like Lee Sang-hee, Park Hae-joon, and Joo Jong-hyuk, has added to the excitement.
Regarding the heated interest in the casting, Jun Ji-hyun noted, "I was very eager to work on a project by director Kim Hee-won and writer Jeong Seo-kyung as an actress. Above all, I chose to take part because I wanted to film with Gang Dong-won before it was too late." She further expressed her attachment to the character by saying, "Seo Moon-joo becomes involved in an incident and investigates it. She is a quiet yet friendly character with boldness in her actions."
Regarding her first collaboration with Gang Dong-won, Jun Ji-hyun said, "I have been a long-time fan of Gang Dong-won. Truly," she smiled, adding, "I chose this project because I wanted to work with Gang Dong-won. I liked Gang Dong-won's action figure, but getting to know him made me like him even more and made me a bigger fan. Since Gang Dong-won plays the role of San-ho, there was synergy with my character, Moon-joo."
'Polaris' will premiere on Disney+ with episodes 1 through 3 on the 10th, meeting viewers.
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