Actress Jeong Yeong-ju expressed satisfaction with the special nickname 'world mother-in-law'.
On the 7th broadcast, KBS 2TV 'Malja Show' was presented as a special titled 'Are they doing well?', with Jeong Yeong-ju appearing as a guest.
That day Jeong Yeong-ju mentioned the nickname 'world mother-in-law' that has recently been attached to her. She said it came about as actors who became connected as their daughter's lovers or sons-in-law in dramas have successively gained global popularity.
In fact, Jeong Yeong-ju formed family ties on screen with Byeon Woo-seok in Lovely Runner, with Ahn Hyo Seop in Business Proposal, and with Choi Jin-hyuk in The Woman Who Is Different by Day and Night. Afterward, as these actors received great love not only domestically but also overseas, a humorous saying arose that if someone becomes Jeong Yeong-ju's son-in-law, he becomes a world star.
In response, Jeong Yeong-ju said, "I am happy along with them," showing delight. She added, "They all worked hard and became famous worldwide. I didn't really raise them, but I feel proud and boastful as if I did," expressing affection toward the 'sons-in-law'.
In particular, Jeong Yeong-ju said she is not yet able to be a mother-in-law in real life, but she became a 'world mother-in-law' through her works, sharing her joyful feelings and eliciting laughter.
She also shared an update on her steady activities. When asked if there is a period she especially feels is her heyday, Jeong Yeong-ju said, "There isn't a particular heyday. It's just my heyday," adding, "I'm enjoying it to the fullest. I'm happy doing what I want to do and what I have to do."
Her next project is currently being filmed. Jeong Yeong-ju mentioned the drama 'Human Gumiho' with Ji Changwook and Jun Ji-hyun, saying, "I am filming a drama with two remarkable actors," and asked viewers to look forward to its release next year.
She said she will also appear in The Remarried Empress, working with Ju Jihoon, Shin Mina, Lee Jong-suk and Lee Seyoung. At the same time, she continues nonstop activities, including appearing on stage in the musical 'Hell's Kitchen'.
[Photo] 'Malja Show'
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