The highly anticipated K-drama “Jeong-nyeon: The Star is Born”, based on the popular webtoon, recently released its teaser, showcasing well-known actresses such as Kim Tae-ri, Jung Eun-chae, Shin Ye-eun, Ra Mi-ran, and Moon So-ri. Netizens have been showering the teaser with praise for the impressive visuals of the female leads.
The Korean drama “Jeong-nyeon: The Star is Born”is comprised of 16 episodes and takes place in the 1950s. It follows the story of Yoon Jeong-nyeon, a girl from Mokpo who has a natural talent for singing despite her lack of money and education. In order to achieve her goal of becoming wealthy, she joins an all-female traditional theater group.
Kim Tae-ri portrays Yoon “Jeong-nyeon: The Star is Born” in the drama, a multi-talented character who possesses exceptional singing and acting skills, as well as a deep emotional range. Meanwhile, Jung Eun-chae plays the role of Moon Ok-kyung, a member of the troupe who is known for her cold demeanor and difficulty in getting close to others. However, Ok-kyung is also a highly acclaimed singer who often takes on lead roles in the troupe’s performances. Heo Young-seo, played by Shin Ye-eun, is a formidable rival for Yoon Jeong-nyeon as she comes from a wealthy family and has received extensive training in singing,
In the most recent preview for “Jeong-nyeon: The Star is Born” , the audience is treated to a glimpse of Kim Tae-ri’s character in the opening scene as she enters the theater. Her effortless smile and captivating presence are standout moments, adding depth to her character.
Despite her character’s simplistic design, Kim Tae-ri’s striking beauty cannot be overshadowed. Interestingly, the author of the original webtoon had shared that Kim Tae-ri’s portrayal of Sook-hee in “The Handmaiden”served as the inspiration for the main character in “Jeong-nyeon: The Star is Born”. As a result, Kim Tae-ri is considered the ideal choice for this role – even surpassing the original.
Kim Tae-ri has established herself as a talented actress through her roles in several successful projects, including “The Handmaiden” (2016), “When the Day Comes” (2017), “Little Forest” (2018), “Mr. Sunshine” (2018), and “Space Sweepers” (2021). In 2022, she received the Best Actress award at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards for her portrayal of Na Hee-do in “Twenty Five, Twenty One” . Most recently, she starred in “Alienoid” (2022).
The involvement of Kim Tae-ri sparked a bidding war between two major networks, tvN and MBC, as reported. Despite MBC’s willingness to pay over 2 billion KRW per episode (approx 1.5 million USD), tvN ultimately emerged victorious by offering an even higher sum, resulting in the network spending a significant amount of money to secure the rights to air “Jeong-nyeon: The Star is Born” after a fierce competition. This means that tvN spent hundreds of billions to secure the broadcasting rights, surpassing MBC’s offer.
The following are reactions from netizens:
- The cast is exceptional, and I cannot wait to watch this show!
- I was blown away by the quality; I could have sworn it was a blockbuster teaser!
- Kim Tae-ri never fails to impress with her performances, as she effortlessly adapts to different tones in every film.
- Kim Tae-ri and Jung Eun-chae give the impression that they have jumped straight out of a comic book!
Furthermore, the highly anticipated premiere of “Jeong-nyeon: The Star is Born”is scheduled for October 12, 2024, on tvN.
This information was sourced from K14.
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