"Is an illegitimate child born of an affair a sinner?" ..New perspectives on the second-generation mother-daughter duo Han Go-eun and Park Se-young, challenging prejudices [Family Relationship Certificate] [Comprehensive]

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"Family Relationship Certificate" is set to tell a story driven by the keywords "affair" and "illegitimate child."

On the afternoon of the 2nd, a production presentation for MBC's daily drama "Family Relationship Certificate" (directed by Kim Mi-sook, written by Park Ji-hyun) was held at the Golden Mouse Hall in Sangam, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Actors Park Se-young, Han Go-eun, Im Ji-eun, Sung Yi-eon, and Park Sol-la, along with PD Kim Mi-sook, attended.

"Family Relationship Certificate" is a work depicting the survival story of a woman who fights head-on against the sharp prejudices of the world and her harsh fate after being branded from birth as someone who destroyed a family, while also reclaiming her own life.

In the drama, Na Ji-ni (played by Park Se-young) appears to be a perfect golden spoon with a famous cellist mother and a director father, but in reality, she lives carrying an indelible wound of being an illegitimate child born from her parents' affair, which collapsed one family. Her mother, Na Se-ri (played by Han Go-eun), a cellist at the National Symphony Orchestra, is the embodiment of desire.

Lim Ji-hoo (played by Sung Yi-eon) is the character who protects Na Ji-ni, and Do Do-hee (played by Park Sol-la) is the character who has envied Ji-ni's talent since childhood. No Young-ju (played by Im Ji-eun) is a woman who lost everything due to her husband's betrayal.

PD Kim Mi-sook introduced "Family Relationship Certificate," saying, "The title itself contains all our themes and depicts a story that resonates. It explores how people hurt between parents and children can grow."

PD Kim added, "We thought a lot about how to handle the theme of 'illegitimate child.' We wanted to show how difficult it is to live with a stigma." When asked if this might inadvertently glorify affairs, he explained, "Affair settings appear frequently in daily dramas. The three main child characters each display styles of breaking through, hiding their wounds, and silently guarding them. We aimed to show 'why I have no choice but to be like this' within each character's way of life."

The drama features powerful lines such as, "If one family breaks, another is created, so it's even money." When asked about other memorable lines, he explained, "There are many lines that catch you off guard. There are many expressions that kill emotions with words. That part is intense and reveals the multifaceted nature of affairs."

Regarding the message he wants to convey through this work, PD Kim stated, "This was a script I really wanted to make after a long time. Since many families are separating these days, I want to convey the preciousness of family."

"Family Relationship Certificate" features a prominent "woman versus woman" conflict structure. He explained, "It is not extremely intentional. In our drama, every family member says, 'I am the protagonist. Listen to my story.' There are even roles that did not come to today's event; we aim to unfold each of their stories. We want to deal with hope and the pain of wounds."

After marriage and childbirth following tvN's "Mental Coach Chegal Gil," Park Se-young returns to the living room stage after four years. Regarding her participation in "Family Relationship Certificate," she said, "I am nervous to be on a formal stage for the first time in a while. I am very nervous. Please take good care of me." About her role as Na Ji-ni, Park Se-young stated, "She is a character who lives carrying deep wounds and prejudices despite not choosing them." She added, "Usually, such characters are overwhelmed by emotions or hide away, but this character does not; she comes out boldly and designs her new life."

Han Go-eun presents a new work for the first time in four years since 2022's "There Is No Gu Pil-soo" on Ji-ni TV. She introduced her role as Na Se-ri, saying, "Na Se-ri says, 'Just because you buttoned the first one wrong, does that mean you can't wear the clothes?' Life is lived that way too. We also show her process of changing."

She stated, "It has been a very long time since I worked on a project. When I read the script, it was so fun, and I really liked my character. Whether a character is good or bad, there is always a reason. I want to show that reason clearly and refreshingly without being frustrating."

Han Go-eun, who met Park Se-young as a mother-daughter duo in "Family Relationship Certificate," said, "(Park) Se-young and I are both extreme 'I' types (introverts), so we were shy at first, but later, just making eye contact felt like it would bring tears. To me, she felt like a distant daughter. Even if we just make eye contact, Ji-ni (played by Park Se-young) sheds tears." She continued, "It is a marathon and a long journey, but I will do my best to portray it beautifully."

In response, Park Se-young said, "I am so 'I' that I didn't know how to approach her. At first, I thought, 'Such a beautiful woman is playing my mother,' but once filming started, my heart moved. I am usually someone who doesn't cry easily, but strangely, I cried every time I filmed with my mom." Han Go-eun added, "Perhaps it's because Se-young has only recently become a mother."

Im Ji-eun explained, "The role of No Young-ju is that of a rightful wife who was deprived. She is a strong woman who does not collapse due to her husband's betrayal but lives on by sticking to her choices and principles." Sung Yi-eon said, "Lim Ji-hoo is the director of the Korea Art Culture Center. Ji-hoo is rational, decisive, and cynical, yet also very affectionate." Park Sol-la stated, "Do Do-hee is a Western painter and an influencer. She grew up under parents who are wealthy and greedy, so she holds anger and jealousy toward Na Ji-ni. Please hate me a lot," as she smiled.

"Family Relationship Certificate" is scheduled to premiere on the 6th at 7:05 p.m., following "The First Man."

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