"More Beautiful than Heaven" Lee Jung-eun is set for another legendary transformation.
The new JTBC weekend drama "More Beautiful than Heaven" (directed by Kim Seok-yoon, written by Lee Nam-kyu and Kim Soo-jin, produced by Studio Phoenix and SLL) will premiere on the 19th at 10:40 PM, and on the 7th, they released character stills of Lee Jung-eun perfectly synchronized with the extraordinary character "Lee Young-ae".
"More Beautiful than Heaven" tells the story of Lee Hae-sook (played by Kim Hye-ja), who arrives in heaven at the age of 80 and reunites with her husband Ko Nak-jun (played by Son Seok-koo), who has returned to his 30s. It is a transcendent romance that begins a second life at the end of life, with Lee Hae-sook's heavenly life offering warm emotions beyond delightful laughter.
As attention is focused on the meeting of the "life-making" actors and production team, expectations are rising for Lee Jung-eun's irreplaceable performance, which promises a "radical transformation." The character he plays, "Lee Young-ae," is someone who follows Lee Hae-sook like a parent and teacher. To protect Lee Hae-sook, she dons a girl-crush mode that spares no effort, while also activating a "quickly falls in love" mode when it comes to romance and men, showcasing her unexpected charm.
The photos released that day reveal the formidable aura of Lee Young-ae, who is the loyal subordinate and successor to the legendary Lee Hae-sook. Her flashy dragon-patterned shirt, gold necklace, and unique hairstyle capture attention, while the imbalance between her name and visuals brings laughter. However, her fierce gaze suggests a deadly charisma that seems ready to overturn the market at any moment. A special training scene to learn Lee Hae-sook's signature umbrella defense technique has also been captured. Lee Young-ae, who often faced tough situations alongside Lee Hae-sook while dealing with market vendors, shows a serious expression as she prepares for independence, hinting at the eventual separation of the two.
In this way, Lee Jung-eun is set to showcase a passionate woman's romance with Kim Hye-ja. He explained, "I wanted to participate unconditionally because it is a story conveyed by director Kim Seok-yoon and teacher Kim Hye-ja. Lee Young-ae is everything to her boss (Lee Hae-sook), who took her in after being abandoned by her parents, and her happiness is directly tied to Lee Hae-sook's happiness," raising curiosity about the special narrative and relationship between Lee Hae-sook and Lee Young-ae.
JTBC's new weekend drama "More Beautiful than Heaven" will premiere on the 19th at 10:40 PM and will air every Saturday at 10:40 PM and Sunday at 10:30 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
