The principal cast of "Red Pearl" filled the script reading scene with a warm and friendly atmosphere from their first meeting.
The new KBS2 daily drama "Red Pearl" (written by Kim Seo-jeong, directed by Kim Seong-geun, produced by DK E&M, Monster Union), scheduled to premiere in February, is a meticulous and intense revenge chronicle about two women who return under false identities to uncover the sins and truths hidden within the Adel family.
At the script reading for "Red Pearl" released on the 14th, Park Jin Hee (Kim Dan-hee/Kim Myeong-hee), Nam Sang-ji (Baek Jin-ju/Chloe Lee), Choi Jae-seong (Park Tae-ho), Kim Hee-jeong (Oh Jeong-ran), Kim Gyeong-bo (Park Min-jun), Kang Da Bin (Park Hyun-jun), Cheon Hee-ju (Choi Yuna), Lee Myung-ho (Song Geun-tae), Kim Bo-mi (Housekeeper Ok), Cha Gwang-su (Choi Sam-sik), Gyeong-suk (Hong Young-sil), Jeong Ui-gap (James Lee), Ha Jae-sook (Jeong Yoon-jung), and Geum Ho-seok (Jeong Woo-jin) all appeared. From the first script reading, the actors displayed perfect chemistry, heightening expectations for "Red Pearl."
The actors heated the scene as they completely immersed themselves in their roles. Park Jin Hee added a powerful presence as Kim Dan-hee, who even gives herself up for her sister's revenge with intense eyes, and Nam Sang-ji delivered a passionate performance portraying both the innocent college student Baek Jin-ju and the revenge-driven Chloe Lee. The relationship between the two women, who hide secrets and clash and unite to achieve their goals, created tension and exhilaration.
Meanwhile, Choi Jae-seong and Kim Hee-jeong had a deep antagonism with Park Jin Hee, creating sparks even during the reading. Kim Gyeong-bo, Kang Da Bin, and Cheon Hee-ju portrayed entangled relationships with Nam Sang-ji, excitingly depicting romances torn between love and revenge. Choi Jae-seong, who plays Adel Group chairman Park Tae-ho, added weight to the drama with charismatic acting, and Kim Hee-jeong, who plays Tae-ho's wife Oh Jeong-ran, became one with the desire-driven character, increasing immersion.
Also, Kim Gyeong-bo, playing the warm and steadfast Park Min-jun, raised expectations for a romance with Nam Sang-ji, and Kang Da Bin, as the free-spirited Park Hyun-jun, captured attention with bubbly charm. Cheon Hee-ju, who plays Choi Yuna, Baek Jin-ju's rival, added a distinct tension to the drama with an unrestrained performance.
In addition, the solid acting skills of veteran actors such as Lee Myung-ho, Kim Bo-mi, Cha Gwang-su, Gyeong-suk, Jeong Ui-gap, Ha Jae-sook, and Geum Ho-seok also stood out. The actors' passionate performances breathed life into characters with diverse narratives, sharply raising anticipation for the first broadcast.
After the script reading, Park Jin Hee said, "Kim Dan-hee is a character who can show both polar sides, so I found her attractive even while reading the script," expressing her expectations. Nam Sang-ji, who showed a passionate performance from the script reading, said, "Jin-ju's charm lies in having both innocence and resilience," revealing her special affection for the character and the drama and drawing attention to the main broadcast.
Meanwhile, the new KBS2 daily drama "Red Pearl" is scheduled to premiere in February as the successor to "A Graceful Liar."
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