Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong's Anticipated Chemistry in New Historical Drama 'The Moon Rises on the River'
Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong's new MBC historical drama 'The Moon Rises on the River' aims for double-digit viewership ratings for its premiere.
The romantic comedy synergy between actors Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong is highly anticipated in MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'The Moon Rises on the River'. Kang Tae-oh, who caused a 'National Disappointment Man' syndrome with 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', is returning to terrestrial television for the first time since his military discharge and to historical dramas after 6 years since 'The Tale of Nokdu', drawing attention. Kang Tae-oh mentioned that there are many scenes in this drama where he showcases his personal style, asking viewers to look forward to various styles suitable for the season. He also mentioned that he prepared thoroughly by monitoring his previous works to alleviate concerns about returning to historical dramas after 6 years. He added that he meticulously observed and communicated with Kim Se-jeong to embody the characters for their soul-switching roles. Kim Se-jeong also expressed her chemistry with Kang Tae-oh, saying that their teamwork was a perfect fit. She emphasized that his gaze helped create romance even in unexpected romantic scenes. This further raises expectations for the romantic comedy synergy between Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong in 'The Moon Rises on the River'.
Kim Se-jeong is taking on her first historical drama challenge, playing the lovable peddler Park Dal-yi, showcasing her charming appeal. She revealed that she had many worries and concerns about her first historical drama challenge, but she enjoyed acting because the character of Park Dal-yi had a lot to do. She confessed that she struggled with researching dialects and expressing the character because Dal-yi doesn't use many historical drama 말투. She explained that she received a lot of help from Kang Tae-oh in terms of having a similar vibe and appearance to portray her 1-person 2-role and shared her experience of seeking advice from senior actress Ha Ji-won of 'Secret Garden'. She said that Ha Ji-won advised her that 'it is important to share a lot of breath,' and she did her best to perform the 1-person 2-role by reading the script and talking with Kang Tae-oh. Kim Se-jeong believes that the atmosphere on set, comedic acting, and the actors' eyes are all important in a romantic comedy drama, and she mentioned that all of these elements worked well in 'The Moon Rises on the River', expressing her satisfaction with her perfect chemistry with Kang Tae-oh. This raises expectations that Kim Se-jeong's first historical drama challenge will be successful.
Actor Kang Tae-oh was cautious about the question of whether a new famous line that surpasses 'Disappointment' will be born through 'The Moon Rises on the River'. He said that he cherished every line and did his best to act, just as the line 'I'm disappointed' was not a line he particularly expected. He added that he didn't honestly expect or consciously think about a specific line, but the line 'What is this?' is what comes to mind now. Kang Tae-oh's 'Disappointment' syndrome in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' showed his delicate emotional acting and character interpretation skills, so attention is focused on what lines he will captivate viewers' hearts with in this historical romance fantasy. Attention is paid to whether Kang Tae-oh's famous lines in 'The Moon Rises on the River' can create a new topic.
Lee Shin-young plays the role of Lee Woon, an unfortunate prince who was born as the eldest son of the king but was deposed, and explained the character with the keyword 'awakening of the ego'. He said that the characters' narratives are not simple changes, but rather complex emotional lines leading to confusion, adaptation, choice, and responsibility through the relationship between Kang and Dal, whose bodies are switched, and Woo-hee and Woon, who love each other but have no choice but to drift apart. Jin-gu plays the role of Kim Han-cheol, the powerful Left State Councilor, and will show a differentiated look from existing villains. He made external changes by wearing historical drama costumes and using 말투 that he doesn't usually use, and he was confident that he would convincingly show the character's blackening process through the writer's interesting story of bad relationships. Jin-gu expressed his pride that viewers of the drama will not see him as a simple villain and raised expectations for the synergy of the characters with stories. Lee Shin-young and Jin-gu's in-depth character interpretation is expected to add to the dramatic fun of 'The Moon Rises on the River'.
Director Lee Dong-hyun, who is in charge of directing, predicted that 'The Moon Rises on the River' will be a historical drama with various colors that encompass fantasy, romance, political discord, and deep melodrama. As it is a work by MBC, a historical drama powerhouse that has been successful with 'The Red Sleeve' and 'Flower That Blooms at Night', Lee Dong-hyun honestly revealed his feelings that 'expectations for MBC historical dramas are a burden'. He said that he and the cast did their best for the work and hoped that good results would come out enough to shake off the burden. Lee Dong-hyun pledged to buy 100 cups of coffee in front of the MBC main gate at his own expense if he achieves double-digit viewership ratings, and Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong, as well as Lee Shin-young and Hong Su-joo, expressed their intention to participate. In particular, Jin-gu added 300 cups at his own expense, and the pledge that the actors would wear hanboks and hand out coffee (tea) is raising viewers' expectations. Interest in the success of 'The Moon Rises on the River', which will continue the myth of MBC's invincible historical dramas, is hot.
In conclusion, based on the contents of the 'The Moon Rises on the River' production presentation, it can be seen that this drama is receiving considerable expectations based on the combination of popular actors Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong, Kim Se-jeong's transformation as her first historical drama challenge, and the reputation of MBC historical dramas. In particular, whether a new famous line that surpasses Kang Tae-oh's 'Disappointment' syndrome will be born, Kim Se-jeong's ability to play 1-person 2-roles, and the in-depth character narratives that Lee Shin-young and Jin-gu will draw are expected to be the main viewing points of the drama. If the fusion of various genres such as fantasy, romance, politics, and melodrama mentioned by PD Lee Dong-hyun is successful, it cannot be ruled out that it will cause another syndrome like 'The Red Sleeve'. However, due to the nature of the historical drama genre, historical research, plausible relationships between characters, and fresh directing that reflects recent historical drama trends must be supported. The actors' sincere interviews and viewership pledges show their confidence in the drama and their willingness to communicate with fans, but it should not be forgotten that achieving double-digit viewership ratings ultimately depends on the perfection of the drama itself. I hope that 'The Moon Rises on the River' will inherit the reputation of MBC historical dramas and become a work that leaves a deep impression on viewers.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/newscake/224058853114
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