Jung Eun-ji, “I experienced it firsthand” while filming and took it off (24-hour health club)
The new KBS 2TV Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘24-Hour Gym’ (directed by Park Jun-soo, Choi Yeon-soo/written by Kim Ji-soo), scheduled to premiere on the 30th (Wednesday) at 9:50 PM, is a heart-pounding muscle growth comedy (comedy romance) that unfolds as the gritty gym manager Do Hyun-joong unconventionally corrects the lives of the anxious Hellin members.
Jung Eun-ji plays the role of Mi-ran, a ‘muscle-boned’ Hellin member. Mi-ran, who enters the gym after a shocking heartbreak, believes the words of trainer Do Hyun-joong (played by Lee Jun-young) who promises to change her body and life and receives intensive treatment. However, Miran, who had been far from exercising, faces an unexpected ordeal while exercising to overcome a heartbreak.
First, Jung Eun-ji said about why she chose the project, “I usually like exercising, and I was interested in the fact that it was a ‘muscle growth drama’.” She added, “The process of changing one‘s life in a positive and healthy way through exercise, not just physically, was appealing.”
Jung Eun-ji said about the character, “Mi-ran has a complex about her appearance and thinks she is not loved because of her chubby body. However, as the story progresses, she realizes that there are more and more important values. There were many parts where Mirani’s changes and growth were very realistic and relatable, so I sent her a lot of support while acting,” she said, expressing her endless affection.
Jung Eun-ji explained, “For the first time in this drama, I personally experienced weight gain and loss and focused on expressing the character. I hope Mirani‘s weight change is naturally incorporated into the drama and conveyed well to the viewers.”
Jung Eun-ji chose ’tteokbokki‘, ’flour‘, and ’bibimbap‘ as keywords that could best express the character, and added, “Mirani, who loves tteokbokki and flour, receives the love she gives to food in other ways. In particular, there is a scene where she eats bibimbap deliciously, and I personally love bibimbap very much.”
Jung Eun-ji also said, “Actor Lee Jun-young was really energetic on set. Thanks to that, I was able to film while gaining a lot of strength and he was a great partner. It was my first time acting with a younger actor, so I was a little nervous, but he guided me well on set, which made me feel secure, and we were able to naturally complete good chemistry,” she said about working with Lee Jun-young. This is why the meeting of popular actors is even more anticipated for the main broadcast.
Jung Eun-ji said, “I think ‘24 Hour Gym’ is a drama with various meanings for those who don’t exercise, those who are just starting, and those who have already made exercise a part of their life, through various episodes. I hope you enjoy it in your own way. Good luck!” She also gave a witty greeting to prospective members.
KBS 2TV’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘24 Hour Gym’ will premiere on the 30th (Wednesday) at 9:50 p.m. as the follow-up to ‘Country of Villains.’
Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com
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