Nam Ji Hyun has shared why she was drawn to her new drama “To My Beloved Thief.”
“To My Beloved Thief” tells the story of Hong Eun Jo (Nam Ji Hyun), a lady who unexpectedly turns into a bandit often called Gil Dong, and Yi Yeol (Moon Sang Min), a royal prince of Joseon who switches souls together with her whereas pursuing her. After their sudden soul change, the 2 find yourself saving one another and in the end defending the folks.
Returning to a historic drama for the primary time in eight years, Nam Ji Hyun shared, “It’s been some time since I final did a sageuk (historic drama), so I really feel excited, nervous, and filled with anticipation. Though the hole between my historic initiatives turned unexpectedly lengthy, I’m actually blissful to have the ability to greet viewers once more with an important manufacturing. It is a undertaking crammed with the dedication and sincerity of so many individuals, so I hope it receives a lot of curiosity and love.”
As for what made her determine to tackle “To My Beloved Thief,” she stated, “The script is extremely enjoyable. I used to be moved by every character’s backstory, the best way they affect each other, and the way they arrive to grasp and alter by their relationships. I particularly love how that development doesn’t cease with Hong Eun Jo and Yi Yeol, however expands to have an effect on their complete worlds.”
She additionally pointed to the dialogue as one other main draw. “The traces are very full of life—some may even really feel fairly dramatic—however throughout the story, they carry a number of energy. I hope viewers get pleasure from that side as nicely,” she added.
Talking about Hong Eun Jo, who works as a doctor by day and a bandit by night time, Nam Ji Hyun defined, “Hong Eun Jo’s allure lies in her upright and resilient coronary heart. For those who take a look at her actions purely logically, there could also be moments that appear exhausting to grasp, however when you think about her heat but sturdy nature, all the things she says and does is sensible.”
She continued, “Even when her life is in danger, Hong Eun Jo fees ahead with out hesitation. She tries to cover or deny this aspect of herself, however it will definitely exhibits by—and in the long run, she involves acknowledge it.”
Nam Ji Hyun additionally shared the thought she put into shaping the position. “What I targeted on most was her gaze and perspective. Hong Eun Jo meets so many alternative folks, and I felt there wanted to be delicate variations in how she interacts with every of them,” she stated. “Whereas she maintains fundamental courtesy, she chooses her phrases fastidiously relying on the state of affairs, and even when going through somebody of upper standing, she speaks as much as persuade them if one thing feels fallacious.”
She added, “She’s fearless with regards to issues involving herself, however in entrance of affection, she turns into extremely small and hesitant with worry. I needed all of those parts to come back collectively so Hong Eun Jo would really feel like a totally three-dimensional character. I had many discussions with the author and director all through this course of, and people conversations helped me tremendously in understanding the undertaking and bringing the character to life.”
“To My Beloved Thief” is ready to premiere on January 3 at 9:20 p.m. KST.
Within the meantime, watch Nam Ji Hyun in “Good Partner” on Viki:
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