Nam Sang-ji revealed the charm of the character she plays in "Red Pearl," generating anticipation for an intense revenge drama.
KBS 2TV's new daily drama Red Pearl, directed by Kim Seong-geun and written by Kim Seo-jeong, set to premiere at 7:50 p.m. on the 23rd, is a work that depicts a meticulous and powerful chronicle of revenge in which two women who return under false identities uncover the sins and truths hidden in the Adel family.
Nam Sang-ji plays Baek Jin-ju, who changes her identity and dreams of revenge after losing her family. Once an ordinary college student, she appears under another identity, "Chloe Lee," after experiencing a tragic incident and begins her revenge. Attention is focused on how Nam Sang-ji will portray a character who flaunts contrasting charms while living under another name and abandoning her former self.
Ahead of the premiere, Nam Sang-ji said she was attracted to the fact that it was a work of a new genre and that the character Baek Jin-ju, who makes different choices from the characters she has played so far, came to her as a great challenge and charm, explaining the reason she decided to appear.
Nam Sang-ji also described the character's charm, saying the biggest appeal seems to be the gap between the persona of "Chloe Lee," created for revenge, and the self of "Baek Jin-ju," which she cannot completely abandon. She explained that when contemplating this, the cold Jin-ju who dreams of revenge shows a humane side, revealing her serious attitude toward the work.
Nam Sang-ji cited "revenge," "solidarity," and "pearl" as keywords symbolizing Baek Jin-ju. She expressed deep affection for the character, saying, "The revenge dreamed of that throws away even oneself to protect what one considers most precious, the solidarity of two women who stand against the great evil that blooms within it, and the pearl completed after enduring suffering. I look forward to whether that pearl's appearance will be beautiful, ugly, or something else."
Nam Sang-ji mentioned a scene that remains strongly in her memory: the reunion between Jin-ju (Chloe) and Park Min-jun (played by Kim Gyeong-bo). "Like 'Romeo and Juliet,' I think love is more heartrending when circumstances and conditions hinder it. After Jin-ju actually faces the beloved Min-jun, I am imagining and worrying in many directions about how the picture of revenge she has envisioned will change," she said, expressing anticipation for developments to come.
Finally, Nam Sang-ji cited the character's facets as a viewing point, saying, "I would appreciate it if you watch how the pure and innocent Jin-ju is dyed into the red pearl." She added, "I will agonize and act intensely. Please give us a lot of love," greeting prospective viewers.
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