Jang Shin-young’s Triumphant Return

Jang Shin-young, after a three-year hiatus, returns to the small screen with the new MBC drama, ‘The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun’. At the press conference held on the 5th at MBC Studio in Mapo-gu, Sangam-dong, Seoul, Jang expressed her mixed feelings of excitement and nervousness as she returned to acting.

A New Challenge

“Returning after such a long time was both nerve-wracking and thrilling,” Jang said. “I started this journey with the mindset that I must do my best. As filming progressed, I found myself gaining even more energy.”

Jang takes on the role of Baek Seol-hee, a woman who has raised her daughter alone for 16 years after a divorce, and is driven to seek revenge against a conglomerate for her daughter’s plight.

An Engaging Role

“I was worried about whether I could portray Baek Seol-hee well,” revealed Jang. “Yet, reading the script drew me in, and I felt this is a role any actor would want to challenge themselves with. Initially, there were many outdoor shootings, and the director’s guidance helped me focus deeply and immerse myself in the character.”

A Unique Storyline

‘The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun‘ (written by Seol Gyeong-eun and directed by Kim Jin-hyung) is a drama that delves into the gritty revenge tale of a mother standing against a powerful family for her daughter’s sake. Starring alongside Jang are Seo Ha-jun, Yoon Ah-jung, and Oh Chang-suk. The drama is set to premiere at 7:05 PM on the 9th.