Actress Jung ChaeYeon candidly shared her acting journey. On the first snowfall of November, in an interview, she expressed her unwavering passion for the stage. Debuting with DIA in 2015 and gaining explosive popularity through I.O.I activities, Jung ChaeYeon mentioned that her experiences as an idol paved the way for her current path as an actress. Like her nickname, “Human Cherry Blossom,” she maintained a bright smile even in the cold winter.
Recently, Jung ChaeYeon made a spectacular return to the small screen with JTBC’s Wednesday drama “Family By Choice.” The drama depicts the romance that unfolds when three friends, who were together for ten years but then separated, reunite. Jung ChaeYeon plays Yoon JooWon, who waited for two friends she loved for ten years.
Regarding her chemistry with Hwang InYoup and Bae HyeonSeong, Jung ChaeYeon praised them, saying, “Both actors were excellent colleagues.” She added, “Hwang InYoup made the set comfortable by being considerate, and Bae HyeonSeong, despite his young age, handled challenges quietly.”
In “Family By Choice,” she naturally portrayed both the teenage and adult Yoon JooWon, earning admiration from viewers. She revealed that she took on the new challenge of cutting her bangs to emphasize the 10-year time gap. Jung ChaeYeon remarked, “It was difficult at first, but once I tried, it was okay,” and added that she would continue to attempt various changes for her acting.
Jung ChaeYeon perfectly embodied the role of JooWon, who experiences emotional turmoil in a reunion scene with Hwang InYoup, whom she treated like a sibling. She explained, “She initially mistakes it for first love but realizes it’s true love after a conversation with her father.” There was even a reaction among viewers that their chemistry with Hwang InYoup was so good it seemed they were actually dating, but Jung ChaeYeon emphasized, “We are like family.”
“Family By Choice” will remain a warm moment of youth in this drama. Jung ChaeYeon stated, “I hope those who haven’t seen it yet will definitely watch it.” She also mentioned the positive reactions she received from I.O.I members, saying, “Mina and ChungHa contacted me, and Mina especially said she was deeply immersed.”
Jung ChaeYeon, who hasn’t lost her passion for the stage, stated, “If given the chance, I’d reunite with I.O.I anytime,” and revealed that she considers acting sets as stages as well. She added, “I believe people shine when they do what they do best,” expressing her anticipation for future activities.
Jung ChaeYeon’s love for the stage and passion for acting make her shine even more. We look forward to the new sides she will showcase in various future projects.
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