Next in the character introduction slate of Disney series RACE is phenomenal actress Moon So Ri as Gu Yi-jung.
RACE features the story of strong-willed Park Yoon-jo. What she lacks in qualifications and experience she more than makes up for in tenacity and drive.
But when everyone in the company discovers several recent hires were made as part of a newly created diversity program, Yoon-jo will have to overcome the insurmountable to win their approval.
The series stars Lee Yeon Hee (New Year Blues, Welcome to Wedding Hell) as “diversity hire” Park Yoon-jo; Moon So Ri (The Handmaiden, Seoul Vibe) as Gu Yi-jung, the leading voice in the PR industry; Hong Jong Hyun (Moon Lovers) as Yoon-jo’s friend Ryu Jae-min; and Jung Yun Ho (Dating On Earth) as CEO of Earth Communication Seo Dong-hoon.
Moon So Ri as PR Specialist Gu Yi-jung
Portraying PR specialist Gu Yi-jung, Moon So Ri has a well-established career in public relations. With experience working in Korea and the United States, the first foreigner to be in charge of strategic communication at the US presidential election camp.
As Yi-jung has more activities abroad than domestically, she has become a role model not only for the industry but also for people living in this era. For that, he was selected as the 2022 Influential Female PR Leader Consultant. She is a college classmate of the new CEO of a conglomerate company, Seyong. From there, she became the company’s CCO Chief Public Relations Officer.
In particular, as she works with Yoon-jo and Jae-min in the Public Relations Office of Seyong, she is expected to influence each other and lead change together.
Correspondingly, the released public stills show a charismatic Moon So Ri in a short hairstyle and a simple yet elegant office look.
It draws attention as it captures the aspects of the industry’s best PR specialist, such as the intelligent appearance of working in the CCO’s seat, and the serious face of showing a strong aura, overwhelming the other party with a sharp gaze.
Moon So Ri shares her impression of the character she plays and the story to unfold in RACE.
“In this work, it was important to learn the concepts of corporations and public relations.”
Writer Kim Ru-ri emphasizes that Moon So Ri is respected by her juniors and has a strong leadership vibe which makes her perfect for Gu Yi-jung.
RACE will be released on Disney+ on May 10th.
Source: JTBC News
Photos: Disney+
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