"A cliché performance apology, I'll eat the curses heartily."...Jang Seo-hee erases 'Temptation of Wife' with 'Trap of Desire' [Comprehensive]

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Actress Jang Seo-hee has announced a reinvention of her life character, surpassing 'Temptation of Wife' with her new work 'Trap of Desire'.

The team for the new KBS 2TV daily drama 'Trap of Desire' held an online production press conference on the morning of the 10th. Director Lee Dae-kyung and actors Jang Seo-hee, Jeon Hye-won, Seol Geok-hwan, Ju Sa-byeok, Yoon Hae-young, and Yu Tae-woong attended.

'Trap of Desire' is a fate-restoration revenge drama about a woman whose life was stolen due to a murder accusation as she confronts enormous desires. Director Lee Dae-kyung, who directed 'Youth in May' and 'Drama Special 2023: Shadow Confession', helmed the project, while writer Gu Ji-won, known for 'Eulachacha My Life' and 'Summer Request', wrote the script.

Notably, 'Trap of Desire' holds special significance as Jang Seo-hee's return to KBS dramas after 12 years since 'Cuckoo Nest'. Having won acting awards with 'Mermaid Princess' and 'Temptation of Wife', Jang is recognized for her solid acting skills. Interest focuses on whether she can continue her box office undefeated legend by reinventing her life character once again in this work.

Moreover, Jang Seo-hee's return as the 'final villain' Ju Mi-ran has sparked interest. Ju Mi-ran is the chairperson of the Cheongma Scholarship Foundation, originally a nanny, who steals others' lives entirely and will stop at nothing to fulfill her own desires. While appearing endlessly gentle and devoted, she hides immeasurable ambition and secrets beneath the surface. She possesses a ruthless side that unhesitatingly frames others with murder accusations for her own safety and purposes.

Jang Seo-hee stated, "In reality, there are many people like Ju Mi-ran. I usually enjoy mystery movies and dramas, so I wanted to play a role that embodies human duality and gaslighting at least once. The director happened to offer me this role." She added, "I have mostly played victims seeking revenge until now, but taking on the opposite character allows for acting transformation, which I think will be good. The script was also so fun that I decided to join the cast."

Continuing, Jang Seo-hee said, "Through the role of Ju Mi-ran, I want to show much of human duality. Recently, aren't there many people like Ju Mi-ran who harm others? While watching our drama, I hope viewers reflect and ask themselves, 'Is that my behavior?' Later, they will be punished. To avoid suffering such a fate like Ju Mi-ran, I hope you live kindly," delivering a sharp remark that drew laughter.

Jang Seo-hee has returned with her blade sharpened. She raised her voice saying, "Since I am a villain committing evil deeds, I naturally expect to be cursed. The more curses I receive, the more people watch, so in the second half of the year, I am determined to eat the curses heartily."

Especially, Jang Seo-hee said, "This time, I wanted to show a different performance that isn't cliché. So that my previous work can be forgotten. After a long acting career, I sometimes fall into mannerism and deliver cliché performances without realizing it. Looking at the monitor, I reflect on myself, thinking 'I shouldn't do this.' So I told the director, 'If my acting seems even slightly off, please tell me anytime immediately.' This way, I can recognize it, and stepping back to view things objectively is necessary for me. I spoke with the director about this frequently, and he actually did so, allowing us to achieve good results. While my previous work exists because of what came before, I want people to say, 'It's Jang Seo-hee after a long time; she's different now, she has improved by a level,' with sincerity."

'Trap of Desire' will air its first episode at 7:50 PM on the 10th.

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