Actress Uhm Jung-hwa showcased her charming appeal with perfectly comedic acting.
In the Genie TV original drama ‘My Precious Star’ aired on the 19th, Uhm Jung-hwa played the role of former top star ‘Bong Cheong-ja (=Lim Se-ra)’ who faces a drastically changed reality after having her 25 years of life edited overnight, delivering a humorous ‘adaptation to reality’ that brought laughter to the living room.
In this episode, after being diagnosed with amnesia, Bong Cheong-ja, who initially denied her reality, confronts her completely altered life and struggles to adapt, capturing the viewers' attention with her heartwarming efforts. From living in a goshiwon to working in a school cafeteria, Bong Cheong-ja's life is a far cry from her glamorous days as Lim Se-ra, and it is anything but easy. Her comical yet sad attempts to navigate this awkward and new reality generated exciting entertainment.
The ‘romantic comedy chemistry’ with Dokgo-cheol (played by Song Seung-heon) also captivates the audience. In every difficult situation, Bong Cheong-ja inadvertently receives help from Dokgo-cheol, and their bickering like rivals adds a comedic and delightful energy, invigorating the drama.
Through this process, Uhm Jung-hwa vividly portrays Bong Cheong-ja's various facets, creating a pure and charming character that captivates the audience. Her rich facial expressions that change freely according to the situation and her natural acting in daily life impressively depict Bong Cheong-ja's adaptation to her current life while holding onto the memories of Lim Se-ra, leading to immersion in the character's narrative.
With her deep acting skills honed through various works, Uhm Jung-hwa firmly maintains the central axis of the drama from the early broadcasts, drawing attention to how she will unfold the mysterious narrative of Bong Cheong-ja.
Meanwhile, ‘My Precious Star’, where viewers can experience Uhm Jung-hwa's charming character performance, airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM on channel ENA. It is exclusively available for free VOD on KT Genie TV right after the broadcast, and can also be found on the OTT platform Tving.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
