From left, actors Jang Seung-jo, Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun pose during a press conference for the new SBS drama series "My Royal Nemesis" at SBS headquarters in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap
Having previously excelled in genre dramas, actor Lim Ji-yeon is now trying her hand at full-blown comedy, set to showcase her versatility in the SBS series "My Royal Nemesis."
The upcoming series is a high-octane, "war-like" romantic comedy following Seo-ri (Lim), an obscure actress possessed by the soul of a legendary Joseon-era villainess, and Cha Se-gye (Heo Nam-jun), a cold-blooded chaebol heir.
"Lim Ji-yeon herself is our greatest competitive edge," director Han Tae-sub said during a press conference for the drama at the SBS headquarters in Seoul, Thursday.
"The script features a line that says, 'Good women go to heaven, but bad women go wherever they want.' The strength of this drama lies in the unpredictable journey of Dan-sim — the Joseon villainess — as she navigates her second chance at life and builds new relationships," he said.
He further emphasized the depth of the project. "Someone who has experienced death gains a completely different perspective on life; that shift is the very plot and genre of this show. We’ve packed in everything an actor can possibly do, from rom-com and period melodrama to action. Lim delivered 120 percent, proving why she is the heart of this production," he said.
A promotional poster for SBS drama "My Royal Nemesis" / Courtesy of SBS
Lim said that her move to the project was fueled by her personal interest in comedy.
"I came across the script right as I was falling in love with the genre," she said. "It's a major challenge for me. After a string of dark, heavy thrillers, I was desperate to try something bright, bubbly and genuinely fun."
Though Lim is still synonymous with the iconic villain Yeon-jin from Netflix’s "The Glory," she promised a completely different breed of "bad girl" this time around.
Source: Korea Times News
