Actress Lee Si-young shared her thoughts on her return.
On the 16th, the press conference for ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Salon de Holmes' was held at Stanford Hotel Korea in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Lee Si-young, Jung Young-joo, Kim Da-som, Nam Ki-ae, and director Min Jin-ki were present at the event.
'Salon de Holmes', which will premiere at 10 PM today, is a comedic action drama set against the backdrop of Gwangseonju Apartment, featuring a top-notch former ace detective, an insurance king, and the queen of part-time jobs, who team up as problem solvers to take down the apartment villains.
Lee Si-young revealed her divorce in March. This work marks her first return after the divorce and her first TV drama in six years. Although she has met viewers through OTT works like 'Grid' and the 'Sweet Home' series, her return to the home theater is her first since KBS2's 'Why is Mr. Pung-sang' in 2019.
In the drama, Lee Si-young plays the role of 'Detective Holmes' Gong Mi-ri, who is a tenacious character that endures until her opponent gives up, armed with high-level fact bombardment and relentless mental strength. She is a brain with keen deductive skills that does not miss even the smallest details.
Lee Si-young stated, "I had personal matters. Naturally, there were concerns because of those aspects. There were also times when I became passive. Fortunately, my personal issues did not interfere with my work. I was grateful that my colleagues and the director said it was okay and supported me," indirectly referring to her divorce.
She added, "I'm glad this drama is bright. We filmed before that incident. The promotion is going well. I hope viewers will love it as much as they expect."
Regarding her character, Lee Si-young said, "I often take on active roles because I like sports, so I've played many characters limited to action, like prosecutors or detectives. However, I really enjoy comedic acting, and I feel happiest when I encounter such works."
She continued, "I was grateful to receive this project offer, and I was excited to participate in a fun drama comfortably after a long time. I'm happy to greet viewers with a new look, and I hope for high expectations as I prepared diligently."
Finally, she said, "It was a character I hadn't played in a while, so just being on set made me happy. I think positively in similar ways. I have a somewhat timid and passive side. As I get older, I tend to be more protective. Mi-ri is the opposite. She is curious, broad-minded, and a go-getter. I feel catharsis while doing it and there are aspects I want to emulate. It was nice to have differences."
'Salon de Holmes' will premiere today (16th) at 10 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
