'Doctor Shin' Jeong I-chan: "I was initially surprised by the subtitles revealing my true feelings, but I find the ratings disappointing..." [Interview 3]

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• TV Chosun weekend drama 'Doctor Shin' interview with actor Jeong I-chan, who plays the role of Shin Ju-shin

(Continuing from Interview ②)

Actor Jeong I-chan shared his thoughts on the ratings and the buzz surrounding the subtitles of the drama 'Doctor Shin'.

Recently, StarNews conducted an interview with actor Jeong I-chan at its Seoul Jongno-gu headquarters, following the conclusion of the TV Chosun Saturday-Sunday drama "Doctor Shin" on the 3rd. The drama was scripted by Lim Seong-han (also known as Phoebe) and directed by Lee Seung-hoon.

"Doctor Shin," written by Lim Seong-han, is a medical thriller drama about a genius doctor who challenges the realm of God and a woman who loses her soul as her brain deteriorates overnight. Jeong I-chan, playing the role of Shin Ju-shin, a Shin Gyeong-oe-gwa (Director) and Lee (President) of an orphanage, left a strong impression in her first leading role since her debut.

"Doctor Shin" became a daily topic of discussion not only for its unique subtitles and dialogue but also for how characters' inner thoughts were rendered in subtitles during serious scenes, or through non-standard expressions such as "I was so desperate," "I too," and "I wanted to see you," which generated countless memes.

Regarding this, Jeong I-chan stated, "When I first saw the subtitle 'Me?' appear in the blind date scene between Shin Ju-shin and Momo (played by Baek Seo-ra), I was surprised and thought, 'Wow.' I believed it would have an impact."

While it generated significant buzz, it fell short in terms of viewership. According to Nielsen Korea, the drama 'Doctor Shin,' which premiered with a 1.4% viewership rating in its first episode, showed some momentum but delivered a lackluster performance for a drama written by Lim Seong-han.

Jeong I-chan said, "Although it is regrettable that all of Lim Seong-han's previous works had high ratings, apart from that, I am grateful for the immense support and love. It was moving to see viewers repeating the lines. I am also grateful to those who have been with us from the first episode."

Jeong I-chan, who made a successful acting debut as "Doctor Shin," has previously appeared in dramas such as "Oasis" and "Fantasy Love." With his weighty performances that have left a strong impression, what kind of actor does Jeong I-chan aspire to become?

Jeong I-chan said, "I thought the journey to find the doctor Shin Ju-shin in her mid-30s was a process of finding myself. Wasn't Shin Ju-shin herself a person of such self-discipline? I would like to try romantic comedies and historical dramas in the future," revealing her ambition to act.

He also said, "Even in moments without lines, I was often moved by the way senior actors communicated with the audience through their eyes. Through 'Doctor Shin,' I also wanted to connect with viewers in that way. Whenever people think of actor Jeong I-chan, I hope they will remember him as 'an actor with truly expressive eyes.' I will continue to work hard in my acting career."

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