"Married Woman Killer" Han Chae-rin: "Senior Gong Hyo-jin kept giving me meat at the 'Jong Party' and has a great personality... I fell for her all over again." [Interview 1]

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Actress Han Chae-rin revealed that she fell for actress Gong Hyo-jin, the lead of "Killer Wife," even more when she saw her at a wrap party.

Han Chae-rin recently met with StarNews for an interview regarding the MBC Friday-Saturday drama "Wife Killer" (screenplay by Kim Eun-hee, directed by Yoon Jong-ho and Kim Ji-hoon).

"Housewife Killer" is a drama depicting the arduous struggle of a working mother to protect her work-life balance while holding one of the world's most ruthless professions.

Han Chae-rin appeared as Gu Hae-na, a junior reporter at Nattoday and the wife of killer Yoo Bo-na (played by Gong Hyo-jin). Gu Hae-na, a new recruit packed with passion and determination, was a young professional eager to have her abilities recognized. Han Chae-rin naturally infused the character with her unique fresh atmosphere and bright energy, creating the distinct charm of Gu Hae-na.

Han Chae-rin added vitality to the drama "Goo Hae-na," a newcomer to society, from her fresh appearance of barely concealing her joy after writing her first solo article to her growth into a reporter brimming with a sense of justice as she roamed crime scenes alongside senior reporter Kwon Tae-seok.

Han Chae-rin began her entertainment career with appearances in the music videos for Coyote's Shinji's "Maemjjit" and Na Yoon-kwon's "Japgo Sipa," followed by gaining practical acting experience through the 2022 stage play "My Ear Candy." She officially debuted as an actress in 2024 with TVING's "I Openly Dream of Being Cinderella." Since then, she has taken on major supporting roles in dramas including "0 Gyosiga Insstime," "Riding Life," "Unknown Seoul," "Siren," and "Sister War."

The drama "Killer of Married Women" debuted with a 7.4% viewership rate and achieved solid ratings hovering around 10%. When asked if she had not felt a rise in her popularity from appearing in popular dramas, Han Chae-rin replied, "Since this was my first terrestrial drama, many women from my mother's generation recognized me. My parents received numerous calls through friends, and family members enjoyed seeing me in various scenes. Recently, I caught a cold and visited an internal medicine clinic, where I was recognized even at the hospital. Although it was embarrassing, I felt good about it. I truly felt the power of terrestrial broadcasting."

What if a killer who actually advocates for the same definition as Yuna existed? Yuna was also a "cider killer," but she carried the moral dilemma of carrying out private judgments. Regarding this, Han Chae-rin stated, "I think it's because Hana likes Yuna, but I myself actually like characters like Yuna. Yuna is a dark hero, and whenever recent incidents occur, people often look for Yuna. As I immersed myself as Hana, I ended up cheering for Yuna."

A wrap party for the "Married Woman Killer" was held on the 14th of last month. When asked about the atmosphere at the event, she said, "The ratings came out well, so the mood was very good. The senior actors were in high spirits, and I felt great as well. Since our team is diverse, there weren't many opportunities to meet all the actors, but we were able to bond well at the wrap party. We gathered after the fifth episode concluded, and when the seniors praised me by saying, 'You looked so pretty,' it made me feel like I was flying." She proudly shared about the heartwarming atmosphere.

Han Chae-rin said, "It was the first time I saw veteran actress Gong Hyo-jin on set. During a dinner gathering, I tried my best to approach her and start a conversation. She is such a senior figure to me that simply being in the same production was an honor. Senior Gong Hyo-jin kept sharing meat with me and took great care of me. Her personality is so wonderful that I fell for her all over again."

Han Chae-rin displayed a vibrant charm in her role as an energetic rookie reporter. When asked about the preparation process for the role, she stated, "I have mainly portrayed calm characters until now, so I tried to elevate my character to be brighter. In my daily life, I also made more efforts to meet with friends. Regarding my hairstyle, while I usually showed my hair down, this time I transformed it into a ponytail. I also engaged in dynamic exercises, including swimming and running."

She also said, "I want Hae-na to be like a chick that has broken out of its egg. I am also a chick who has not been debuting for long. The passion Hae-na shows in her world resembles mine, and through this character, I actually drew strength from her. I often wrote down the words Hae-na vowed on Post-it notes and stuck them up; I do a lot of note-taking as well," discussing the similarities between herself and the character.

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