In 2023, the name Uhm Jung Hwa - a beauty famous for her title of "sexy idol" of Korea was strongly covered with the medical film "Doctor Cha".
Taking on the role of Cha Jung Sook - a housewife at the age of U50 who decided to pursue her dream of medicine after escaping death, Uhm Jung Hwa is praised for her emotional performance, smooth psychological transformation, sometimes forgiving and sacrificing, sometimes strong and determined in pursuing her dream.
At the time of airing, the drama Doctor Cha achieved the highest viewership rating of 18.546% - 4th highest in the top dramas with the highest ratings on JTBC. In addition, the work is in the top 10 of Netflix's non-English-language dramas in more than 10 countries.
Thanks to the movie Doctor Cha, Uhm Jung Hwa once confessed that she was enjoying the second golden age of her career when the character was named by the audience on the street.
Returning to the small screen after 2 years, Uhm Jung Hwa plays Bong Cheong Ja - a former top star trying to return after losing 25 years of memories in the movie My Troublesome Star.
In the first images, it can be seen that Bong Cheong Ja woke up in the hospital and panicked when seeing a stranger in the mirror. Although the reality was harsh, she quickly regained her composure and tried to adapt to her current life.
Sharing about the film, Uhm Jung Hwa said that as soon as she read the script, she saw that My Troublesome Star was not only entertaining but also an easy-to- sympathize story. Above all, the female artist was confident that she could do well, so she chose to participate without any hesitation.
Bong Cheong Ja is a person who truly appreciates his acting work, and has a passion that never goes out. She is like a flame burning herself, but always tries to rise up. This makes the character more attractive.
To portray the gap between Bong Cheong Ja's appearance at the age of 50 and her inner self - which was "stoppable" at the age of 25, I focused on the emotions she experienced when living as Im Se Ra ( Bong Cheong Ja's stage name), while trying to grasp the world through that energy and perspective of the times" - the actress shared.
In this project, Uhm Jung Hwa reunites with Song Seung Hun. 10 years ago, the two starred in the movie The Unforgettable Wife. This time, Song Seung Hun plays single detective Dokgo Chul - who helps Bong Cheong Ja regain memories, while Jang Da Ah (Jang Won Young's sister) - a female star famous for the movie "Pyramid Game" plays Im Se Ra.
The movie My Troublesome Star is scheduled to premiere on August 18. Although the theme of the work was encountered by viewers in S still 17, with Uhm Jung Hwas charming acting and Jang Da Ahs youthfulness, My Troublesome Star is still expected to receive the attention of the audience.
