The lead stars of highly anticipated MBC historical melodrama, Lovers, evoke vague sadness in latest teasers.
Lovers depicts the romance of a lover in the backdrop of Qing invasion of Joseon. It follows stories of the people who cultivated hope in times of hardship.
The drama reunites Namgoong Min with Director Kim Sung Yong with whom he worked in the series The Veil. Penning the script is writer Hwang Jin Young who wrote Rebel: The Thief Who Stole The People and The King’s Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang.
Namgoong Min (One Dollar Lawyer, Doctor Prisoner) portrays Lee Jang-hyun as a complex character with a natural playfulness. But inside, he has darkness not revealed to anyone.
Playing the female lead Yu Gil-chae is Ahn Eun Jin (The One and Only, Hospital Playlist). Gil-chae is a well-mannered lady from a prestigious family. She is a snobbish and arrogant person who believes that she is the center of the world and that she is God’s gift to men. But she gradually matured as she experienced the suffering of war and came to truly fall in love with a man.
Namgoong Min and Ahn Eun Jin Drama “Lovers” To Be Broadcast In Two Parts
Namgoong Min’s Historical Melodrama Challenge
Namgoong Min, who continuously demonstrates the best presence recognized by viewers in terms of acting, viewer ratings, and online buzz, returns to a historical melodrama after 10 years.
Unveiling stills of his character Lee Jang-hyun, the photos show Namgoong Min’s role immersion expressing forlorn with his eyes and facial expression. Jang-hyun never gave sincerity to anything because he didn’t love anything. But he opens the door to an unexpected fate after getting to know a woman.
According to the production team, he is a person with intelligence and masculinity, as well as mystery and genuine love for the woman he loves. It is expected that such an attractive character will burst with extreme charm through Nam’s irreplaceable acting ability.
Ahn Eun Jin’s Commitment To Her New Role
Emerging as one of the breakout actresses of 2023, the hard work of Ahn Eun Jin did not go unnoticed.
In the filming photos released, Ahn Eun Jin transforms into Yu Gil-chae. She wears thick clothes and even wears earplugs to avoid the cold. Her gaze also contains innocence.
Then, she is also captured in a rather tense situation, but she remains determined-looking. Her graceful and resolute attitude piques interest.
The production team vouches for Ahn’s impressive portrayal of the character.
“Yu Gil-chae is a character who undergoes the most dramatic change in the play. It can be a difficult challenge for an actress. But she fiercely worked and prepared. Please look forward to Ahn Eun-jin’s performance, who will gift another compelling performance in Lovers.“
MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama Lovers will be broadcast for the first time at 9:50 pm on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Source: enews IMBC
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