Onara “A feast of cute characters in a world full of villains” (The Land of Villains)

TV Mar 13, 2025

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Photo courtesy of Studio Plum
Photo courtesy of Studio Plum

The main characters of ‘Villain‘s Country’ introduced the show’s attractive points.

With the first broadcast of KBS 2TV‘s new Wednesday-Thursday sitcom ‘Villain’s Country’ (directed by Kim Young-jo, Choi Jung-eun / written by Chae-woo, Park Kwang-yeon) scheduled for the first time on the 19th (Wed), 6 days ahead of its first broadcast, the main actors Oh Na-ra (as Oh Na-ra), So Yoo-jin (as Oh Yu-jin), Seo Hyun-chul (as Seo Hyun-chul), Song Jin-woo (as Song Jin-woo), as well as Choi Ye-na (as Goo Won-hee), Han Sung-min (as Seo In-a), Jung Min-gyu (as Seo Young-hoon), and Eun-chan (as Song Kang) pointed out the show‘s distinctive appeal.

Oh Na-ra, who first defined ‘Villain’s Country’ as ‘me’, said the reason is, “Since it‘s a show where I use my name, I end up projecting myself into it. In a world overflowing with villains, maybe I could become someone else’s villain, and situations could arise where we could become villains to each other. Our drama will instead provide enjoyment with a feast of cute characters that will let us feel refreshed,“ foreshadowing fun that is different from other dramas.

So Yoo-jin continued, ”‘Villain Country’ is ultimately our story. It‘s a work that is very similar to us, who spend ordinary days but eventually lie down in bed and say, ’I worked hard today, too.‘“ She raised expectations for realistic everyday stories. Seo Hyun-chul appealed to her diverse charms, saying, ”Our work is like jajangmyeon. When it’s hard to choose between laughter and emotion, you can enjoy both flavors.“

On the other hand, Song Jin-woo said, ”As we live our lives, there is hatred, conflict, love, and happiness. In our sitcom, they are expressed more dramatically, but they ultimately contain the world we live in. Viewers will relate to the drama, be moved, and laugh a lot,” she said, expressing strong confidence in the drama.

Choi Ye-na said, “These days, I don’t have much free time in my daily life, and I don’t watch TV often because I’m busy. Maybe that’s why I feel more healing and less laughter than before. Our drama is like a ‘rice friend’ that you can put on while eating and watch comfortably with a smile.” She also said, “All the actors’ characters feel alive, and the relationships between the characters will be a big point to watch,” adding to the drama’s excitement.

Han Sung-min, who described ‘Villain’s Country’ as like a ‘cushion,’ said, “Because watching the drama can give you comfort and courage, and gently wrap your wounded heart,” and encouraged viewers by saying, “I hope you feel a soft, cushion-like warmth from the warm appearance of the family in the drama.” Jung Min-kyu also said, “I hope that the sitcom genre will be revived and receive the public‘s love once again through ’Villain‘s Country.’” Eun-chan added, “‘Villain’s Country‘ is a warm work that allows you to feel the emotions, laughter, and even happiness between family members for the first time in a long time.”

KBS 2TV’s new Wednesday-Thursday sitcom ‘Villain’s Country‘ will premiere on the 19th (Wednesday) at 9:50 p.m.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

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