Choi Jae-sung and Kim Hee-jeong transform into all-time great villains.
The new KBS 2TV 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 meticulous and intense chronicle of revenge in which two women who return under false identities uncover the sins and truths hidden within the Adel family.
Choi Jae-sung anchors the drama as Park Tae-ho, chairman of the Adel Group and the root of all evil, and Kim Hee-jeong plays Oh Jeong-ran, the mistress of the Adel Group consumed by desire, radiating a powerful presence. Much attention is focused on the special villain chemistry the two will display.
Ahead of the premiere, Choi Jae-sung said, "I had a strong desire to work again with the production team I previously collaborated with. In addition, the thrilling and fast-paced development of the work appealed to me," expressing deep trust in the production team.
Kim Hee-jeong said, "As an actor, I always have a thirst for new characters, and I thought this project was an opportunity to satisfy that desire. In particular, the fact that it is a villain attracted me greatly. I decided to take on the challenge because I felt I could show a side different from before," raising expectations for her acting transformation.
He also mentioned the points he worked on for the role. Choi Jae-sung said, "Because it is a villain, I focused on building the emotional line by recalling performances and images I had seen before." He added his firm personal conviction about acting, saying, "I always try to act freely and with composure."
Kim Hee-jeong said, "To get closer to the character Oh Jeong-ran, I focused above all on creating a 'new style.' I matched the character from external aspects such as costumes, hair, and makeup, and added a small mole to the face to help immerse myself in the character." She added, "Acting-wise, I am concentrating on varying the tempo of emotions," revealing the depth befitting a Veteran actor.
Finally, Choi Jae-sung greeted prospective viewers, saying, "There are elements of moral retribution that viewers can empathize with, so I ask for your great love," and Kim Hee-jeong also asked, "Please give us a lot of love. And please don't hate Kim Hee-jeong, who plays Oh Jeong-ran, too much."
Meanwhile, the new KBS 2TV daily drama Red Pearl will premiere at 7:50 p.m. on the 23rd as the successor to A Graceful Liar.
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