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Kim Min Ju Reflects On Playing A Pure-Hearted Character Who Grows Through Life’s Challenges In “Still Shining”
Kim Min Ju has shared her thoughts on her upcoming drama “Still Shining”! “Still Shining” is a drama about young people who once shared a world of their own and gradually become each other’s source of trust and the light that guides their lives. Kim Min Ju plays Mo Eun Ah, a former hotelier who is now the manager of an old-house stay, and a character brimming with enthusiasm in everything she does. From the sparkling moments of first love to the hidden pain she has quietly carried, Mo Eun Ah faces life with unmatched sincerity and passion. As “Still Shining” marks her first leading role in a drama, Kim Min Ju explained why she chose the project, saying, “I loved the warmth that ‘Still Shining’ conveys. I was drawn to the way Yeon Tae Seo (Park Jinyoung) and Mo Eun Ah love each other for who they are, cherish one another, and grow together.” Recalling her first impression of Mo Eun Ah, she shared, “What stood out to me was how sincere she is about the people and things she loves, and how she always gives her best. I think that kind of purity makes her very charming.” Given her deep affection for both the project and her character, curiosity is growing over how Kim Min Ju will portray Mo Eun Ah’s journey—from her fresh, youthful teenage years to her more mature adulthood. “To express how her personality changes after going through various experiences, I tried to adjust my tone of voice and the way I spoke. I also experimented with different styling choices,” she explained, revealing the thought she put into the role. She added, “At the same time, I thought a lot about what aspects of ‘Mo Eun Ah’ would remain unchanged even as she grows older.” Lastly, Kim Min Ju shared, “From a fresh and refreshing romance to very realistic stories, I think this is a drama that everyone can relate to. Because of that, viewers will be able to see it from their own perspectives and have many conversations about it. Please show lots of anticipation and interest.” “Still Shining” is set to premiere on March 6 at 8:50 p.m. KST. Until then, watch Kim Min Ju in “Undercover High School”:
Park Jinyoung And Kim Min Ju Rate Their Chemistry 100 Points And Reflect On Their Characters’ Bond In “Still Shining”
Park Jinyoung and Kim Min Ju have shared more insights into their upcoming drama “Still Shining”! “Still Shining” is a drama about young people who once shared a world of their own and gradually become each other’s source of trust and the light that guides their lives. Park Jinyoung stars as Yeon Tae Seo, while Kim Min Ju plays Mo Eun Ah. Ahead of the drama’s premiere, the two actors have shared hints about their characters’ relationship and reflected on their on-screen chemistry. First, Park Jinyoung described the relationship between Yeon Tae Seo and Mo Eun Ah—from when they first met during the summer break of their senior year in high school to when they reunite as fully fledged adults—as one defined by “light and distance.” He explained, “Whether they are together or apart, whether they feel close or distant, it’s a relationship where you can sense where the light is and how far apart they are from each other. Those subtle details are woven into their dynamic.” Kim Min Ju added, “I felt that the relationship between Yeon Tae Seo and Mo Eun Ah is like an ‘old tree.’ They met during their most innocent days, and they remain deeply rooted in each other’s hearts, living on through those memories. That image felt very much like a tree to me.” Regarding their acting chemistry, Park Jinyoung shared, “From the beginning, I felt like Kim Min Ju closely resembles Mo Eun Ah. As we acted together, I could also really feel that she saw me as Yeon Tae Seo.” He added playfully, “Our chemistry is, of course, 100 points. Please give lots of love to ‘Still Shining.’” Kim Min Ju likewise said, “I really enjoyed the process of creating new things together while talking things through on set. Because we went through that process, I think we were able to create even more great scenes.” She also rated their chemistry as “100 points,” further building excitement for the romance they will bring to life. “Still Shining” is set to premiere on March 6 at 8:50 p.m. KST. Until then, watch Park Jinyoung in “The Witch”:
Krystal Shares Why She Joined “Mad Concrete Dreams” And Hints At Her Character’s Intense Journey
Krystal has hinted at her character’s major transformation in the upcoming drama “Mad Concrete Dreams.” “Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama that follows Ki Soo Jong (Ha Jung Woo), a struggling landlord who becomes entangled in crime to protect his family and property. While he achieves the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to participate in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real. Krystal plays Jeon Yi Kyung, the only daughter of a wealthy real estate mogul, who assists her powerful mother in managing their properties. As a series of unexpected incidents erupt around one of their buildings, Yi Kyung finds herself gradually swept into the eye of a fierce storm. Ahead of the drama’s premiere, Krystal has shared why she chose to join the project and how she approached bringing the character to life. “I was intrigued because senior actors Ha Jung Woo and Im Soo Jung chose this project,” she said. “When I read the script, it was so gripping that I couldn’t put it down—I was instantly drawn into the story.” She added, “I felt that Jeon Yi Kyung would be a new challenge for me, which is why I decided to take the role.” Elaborating on what drew her to Jeon Yi Kyung, Krystal shared, “I felt that she was the most human and pure character in the story. There’s an almost childlike innocence to her, and I found that side of her incredibly charming.” Having lived a sheltered life like a flower in a greenhouse, Yi Kyung undergoes one of the most dramatic transformations in the series. Krystal hinted, “Yi Kyung goes through an incredible amount of turmoil—you’ll see when you watch the drama.” She added, “It’s my first time portraying a character who experiences such a wide and dynamic range of events in a single project, so I gave a lot of thought to how I could convincingly express those layered and complex emotions.” Finally, she encouraged viewers to tune in, saying, “Please look forward to seeing what happens to Yi Kyung. Each episode unfolds with unexpected twists, so you’ll be able to watch without a single dull moment.” “Mad Concrete Dreams” is set to premiere on March 14 at 9:10 p.m. KST.
3 Elements We’re Waiting To See Play Out After Episodes 7-8 Of “Our Universe”
The bumpy journey of accidental co-parents figuring out adulthood (and maybe love) continues for Tae Hyung (Bae In Hyuk) and Hyun Jin (Roh Jeong Eui) in “Our Universe,” and the drama of this K-drama has definitely been turned up a notch. A long-awaited confession, another health scare with baby Woo Joo (Park Yu Ho), and a surprise guest with suspicious intentions aren’t making it any easier for them, but they’ve gotten this far. Here are the three biggest questions on our minds after episodes 7 and 8: Warning: episodes 7-8 spoilers ahead! 1. Who will Hyun Jin choose? The stage for a love triangle between Hyun Jin, Tae Hyung, and her manager, Yoon Seong (Park Seo Ham), has already been set. While Tae Hyung has made his feelings clear with a simple and sweet confession, Yoon Seong has been more openly pursuing Hyun Jin ever since he stumbled upon the secret of her living with another guy. In last week’s episodes, Yoon Seong finally makes a confession after years of liking Hyun Jin in secret. Since college, there’s always been something more than friends between them, but they never got the timing right. Now, as a superior and subordinate at work, the timing isn’t exactly better, but Yoon Seong takes a leap anyway. Tae Hyung certainly beat Yoon Seong to it though, and he and Hyun Jin have been steadily growing closer and sharing more moments together since. However, they haven’t talked about being something more than platonic co-parents yet, so their moments are stuck in that awkward, undefined middle ground. Everyone’s feelings have been put out in the open; it’s only Hyun Jin who hasn’t responded to her two confessions. It’s only a matter of time before she’ll have to make things clear and choose. 2. Is Hyun Jin going to keep her job? Another big thing on the line outside of Hyun Jin’s love life is her job. This is arguably more important at the moment, given she has to provide for a child now. Nonetheless, Hyun Jin has both a win and a setback at work, either of which could determine whether she is kept on as a full-time employee. The setback comes when someone leaks company information about an upcoming project. It’s suspected to be someone on her team, so the blame falls on her since she is the newest hire and a temporary employee. Rumors quickly circulate around the office, and she’s getting side eyes and glares from coworkers who believe it was her. It’s also being said that she’s getting special treatment from her manager because they’re from the same school. At the same time this is all going on, Hyun Jin is asked by Yoon Seong to prepare the pitch presentation for a project that their team has been working on, which has now become the company’s main project. This too comes with a snag though, because the higher-ups say they want someone with more seniority and experience to present, so they come up with a solution: have Hyun Jin and a senior employee compete with their presentations. The higher-ups will choose which is better, fair and square. As hardworking and good at her job as she is (and with a little help from Tae Hyung), Hyun Jin easily succeeds. And the good news comes: her best friend (Choi Gyu Ri), who also works at the company, hears from an HR connection that Hyun Jin is in the running for a full-time position, and her name is at the top of the list. As it is now, it looks like it could go either way for Hyun Jin, but to take care of Woo Joo in the long run, she really needs this full-time job. 3. What is Tae Hyung’s father up to? In episodes 7 and 8, Tae Hyung’s father appears, and there’s a lot to unpack. When Hyun Jin returns to the apartment and finds the door ajar and all the lights off, she fears it might be the perpetrator who has been targeting women in the neighborhood, but it ends up being Tae Hyung’s estranged father. His father claims that after seeing someone lurking outside their door for some time, he just went in because the door was already unlocked. He says all he was doing was looking for his son. Initially, Tae Hyung wants nothing to do with him. After all, he was abandoned as a child while his father got into trouble chasing money. But his father says he is done with all that and wants nothing but to be able to see his son. Tae Hyung tells him to leave them alone, but his father doesn’t give up. He continues to show up outside his apartment, he becomes friends with the neighbors, and he even offers to babysit Woo Joo. It’s during another Woo Joo health scare that he saves the day, quickly recognizing and treating Woo Joo’s allergic reaction because his oldest son had the same allergy. He’s checking off all the right boxes for a rehabilitated dad who wants to do good. Tae Hyung slowly starts warming up to him after he helps during Woo Joo’s allergic reaction, despite being the only one in the beginning who is suspicious of his father’s intentions. Hyun Jin and their neighbors even end up encouraging him to forgive and reconnect. But things start getting weird. It’s actually the co-parent’s goofy neighbor Bae Du Sik (Kim In Kwon) from the heater fiasco in a previous episode that picks up on it first. He has a chat with some police officer friends and finds out that though the neighborhood perpetrator has been caught, he denied ever having touched Hyun Jin and Tae Hyung’s apartment to the very end. Du Sik puts together that something is off about the father and his story about the night he showed up. At about the same time Tae Hyung’s father shows up, Hyun Jin happens to be dealing with her sister’s and brother-in-law’s life insurance policy. It’s clearly hard revisiting their passing, but it’s time to handle the death benefit payout. When Hyun Jin is doing the insurance paperwork, she learns that another “guardian” has been inquiring about the policy, but the insurance worker describes him as a middle-aged man. While the father’s return seemed innocent enough at first, the tone shifts to something sinister by the end of episode 8. All signs point to his father being up to something, but what? Only this week will tell! Catch up on “Our Universe” now: Asya’s a BL-biased Soompi writer with a love of K-pop and all types of Asian dramas. Some of her favorite shows are “Psychopath Diary,” “Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!,” “Light On Me,” “The Untamed,” “Go Go Squid!,” and “Cherry Magic!” Currently watching: “Our Universe,” “Undercover Miss Hong,” “Positively Yours,” “Dare You to Death,” “Peach Lover,” and “Duang with You.”Looking forward to: “Don’t Be Too Emotional,” “Magic Lover,” “Mr. Fanboy,” “The Love Matter,” and “Be My Player Two.”
Jung E Chan, Baek Seo Ra, An Woo Yeon, And More Are Entangled In Hidden Truths And Erased Memories In Poster For “Doctor Shin”
TV CHOSUN’s upcoming weekend miniseries “Doctor Shin” has unveiled a poster featuring its main cast! “Doctor Shin” is a medical thriller that follows a brilliant doctor who pushes medicine beyond limits once considered the domain of God, alongside a woman whose brain is suddenly damaged overnight, causing her to gradually lose her soul. Centered on the unusual romance surrounding a top star who falls into a coma after a tragic accident—along with the man who once loved her and the man who still loves her—the drama explores a bold story of love and desire, taboo, and sacrifice. The newly released poster features the eight main characters—Shin Ju Shin (Jung E Chan), Momo (Baek Seo Ra), Ha Yong Joong (An Woo Yeon), Geum Ba Ra (Joo Se Bin), Kim Jin Joo (Cheon Young Min), Hyun Ran Hee (Song Ji In), James (Jeon No Min), and Paul Kim (Ji Young San). The silhouettes of the eight characters, all gazing in the same direction with eyes reflecting their respective desires, leave a powerful impression. At the center of the pitch-black background stands Shin Ju Shin, a renowned brain surgeon. Surrounding him are Momo, Ha Yong Joong, Geum Ba Ra, Kim Jin Joo, Hyun Ran Hee, James, and Paul Kim. The words “A love you can never have,” placed above the eight expressionless characters—with no one looking directly at the camera—hint at the turbulent storm to come. Adding to the tension, the shadows of Shin Ju Shin and the others appear to flicker and split as if refracted by a prism of light. Beneath the characters, the shocking line, “Memories were edited, and the truth was deleted,” is engraved, foreshadowing a cruel fate in which human memory, existence, and even the essence of love are shaken to their core. The eight characters’ eyes, each concealing a secret, heighten curiosity about their forbidden desires and build anticipation for the drama’s unpredictable and daring storyline. The production team shared, “The main poster symbolically captures the intertwined stories of the key characters in ‘Doctor Shin,’ who move back and forth between love, desire, taboo, and sacrifice.” They added, “As this is writer Phoebe’s first medical thriller, the story will unfold in ways that go far beyond expectations. Please look forward to Phoebe’s signature bold and sensational storytelling.” “Doctor Shin” will premiere on March 14 at 10:30 p.m. KST.
Yoon Jong Hoon And Uhm Hyun Kyung Get Caught Up In Each Other’s Contrasting Charms In New Drama “Our Happy Days”
KBS1’s new weekday drama “Our Happy Days” has teased the chemistry between Yoon Jong Hoon and Uhm Hyun Kyung! “Our Happy Days” is a warm family series filled with stories from multiple generations, centering on a tense clash between the world’s most perfect man and an endearingly clumsy woman—each striving to become the main character of their own life. Yoon Jong Hoon plays Go Gyeol, a skilled architect and team leader of the Strategic Planning Team at Kang Soo Construction, while Uhm Hyun Kyung plays Jo Eun Ae, a developer at the AI startup Lucky Joy. Go Gyeol, a flawless man with a chic, cold demeanor, meets Jo Eun Ae, who is a bit clumsy but full of bright energy. Their opposite personalities clash in ways that promise plenty of unexpected fun. In the stills, Go Gyeol and Jo Eun Ae are startled by each other, creating a playful atmosphere, while striking poses as if they are waltzing. In other stills, they show frozen expressions, portraying a completely different situation and raising anticipation for an unpredictable turn of events. The production team said, “Yoon Jong Hoon and Uhm Hyun Kyung show off their synergy with perfect acting chemistry. Please show a lot of interest in how their relationship develops amid the nonstop flow of events.” “Our Happy Days” is scheduled to premiere on March 30.