Recently, Kim Soo Hyun has been the name that has been continuously involved in scandals due to his past relationship with the late actor Kim Sae Ron. In addition to being removed/hiding images by brands, the project with an investment in 60 billion won production - "Knock Off" starring him and Jo Bo Ah was also postponed indefinitely.
It is worth mentioning that not only the producer but also the female lead Jo Bo Ah was the one most affected when the film could not be broadcast. The reason is that "Knock Off" is her first project after publicly announcing her marriage in October 2024, making it an important milestone in her career.
After the unexpected incident, the producer of "Dear Hongrang" (roughly translated: Hongrang min/Jo Bo Ah, Lee Jae Wook as the main characters) announced that the film would air on May 16, making many people expect the actress's comeback.
Set in the Joseon Dynasty, "Dear Hongrang" revolves around Hong Rang (Lee Jae Wook) - the long-time lost son of the most powerful businessman family in Joseon who suddenly returns after 12 years but no longer remember any memories of the past.
This makes Jae Yi (Jo Bo Ah) - Hong Rang's biological sister suspect that he is a impersonator, because she had spent many years searching for him in despair. Jae Yi's suspicion increased, causing the relationship between the two to become tense.
Along with the main couple, the appearance of the cast of characters, including Moo Jin (Jung Ga Ram) - Hong Rang's adopted brother; Min Yeon Ui (Uhm Ji Won) - Hong Rang's biological mother; Shim Yeol Guk (Park Byung Eun) - the father of both Hong Rang and Jae Yi; Prince Han Pyeong (Kim Jae Wook) promises to increase the appeal of the film.
In addition, the plus point of "Dear Hongrang" is that it is produced based on the best-selling novel "Tangeum: To Swallow Gold" by author Jang Da Hye. The title refers to an ancient Chinese punishment in which those sentenced were forced to swallow hot gold, which serves as a metaphor for the beautiful but tragic fate awaiting the main characters.
With a bold premise, characters are mysteriously built, along with the participation of an impressive creative team, including director Kim Hong Sun - famous for the Korean version of "Million Dollar commercial", "Customer", "Criminal Order"; the screenwriter is Kim Jin A - author of the films "Doctor of the brain", "Dear Hongrang" is expected to attract viewers.
However, the film still has a worrying point when Jo Bo Ah, despite possessing a youthful and attractive appearance, has unstable acting skills. The actress is often criticized for abusing blurring her eyes while acting, whether it is a feeling of joy, sadness or confusion, or anxiety.
On the contrary, her co-star - Lee Jae Wook has the advantage of getting into good roles and a face suitable for historical films. He was once loved for starring in 2 parts of the movie "Hoan Hon" with Jung So Min and Go one Jung. The majority expect Lee Jae Wook to be the factor that helps Jo Bo Ah make a resounding comeback.
