In ‘Bunny and the Oppas’, the youthful synergy of No Jung-ui, Lee Chae-min, and Jo Jun-young will be revealed.
The new MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘Bunny and the Oppas’ (written by Seong So-eun and Lee Seul, directed by Kim Ji-hoon), which will premiere in April, tells the romance of Bunny (played by No Jung-ui) who, after a first love that became a dark history, suddenly gets entangled with attractive men while searching for a boyfriend. It is based on the popular Kakao webtoon of the same name, which has accumulated 170 million views.
Rising as a hot "want-to-be" among teenagers, actors No Jung-ui (playing Ban Hee-jin), Lee Chae-min (playing Hwang Jae-yeol), and Jo Jun-young (playing Cha Ji-won) will depict the exciting romance of youth against the backdrop of a campus in full bloom with cherry blossoms. As anticipation builds for the romantic chemistry of the three actors that will awaken their frozen love cells from winter, a making video of the script reading, which was filled with laughter from the very first breath, has been released, heightening expectations.
On this day, director Kim Ji-hoon, writers Seong So-eun and Lee Seul, along with the main cast of ‘Bunny and the Oppas’ including No Jung-ui, Lee Chae-min, and Jo Jun-young, gathered together. The actors created a lively atmosphere with energetic self-introductions reminiscent of a new semester on campus, and as the script reading began, they gradually immersed themselves in their characters and started to sync their performances.
First, No Jung-ui, who plays the top student in the sculpture department at Yein University, Ban Hee-jin, led the script reading with her bubbly energy. Her charming portrayal of the lines in her own unique style elicited bursts of laughter from all around.
Lee Chae-min, playing the department representative Hwang Jae-yeol in the visual design department at Yein University, expressed the character's strong exterior and soft interior with a sharp tone contrasted by gentle eyes. He showcased the dignity of a department representative, receiving support from both seniors and juniors as he shouted the department's slogan with a commanding voice.
Jo Jun-young, playing Cha Ji-won, a perfect boyfriend candidate with looks, personality, and abilities, captivated the hearts of the audience. While playfully teasing No Jung-ui, who plays Bunny, he quickly shifted to a warm gaze, perfectly embodying the charm of his character.
In particular, the sweet teamwork of the three actors as they develop the intertwined relationships between Bunny, Hwang Jae-yeol (played by Lee Chae-min), and Cha Ji-won (played by Jo Jun-young) injected vitality into the drama. The acting synergy of No Jung-ui, Lee Chae-min, and Jo Jun-young, who smiled brightly at Bunny's rapid-fire witty remarks, added freshness to the campus romance.
Moreover, following Lee Chae-min's lead, the actors shouted the department slogan together and made playful sounds in response to Jo Jun-young's charm, continuously exchanging banter and boosting the excitement. As a result, anticipation is growing for the campus romance ‘Bunny and the Oppas’, which will be completed by these visually stunning young actors.
The new MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘Bunny and the Oppas’, where you can meet the university seniors No Jung-ui, Lee Chae-min, and Jo Jun-young, will premiere in April.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
