Dear Hyeri is the latest Korean drama that stars Lee Jin Uk and Shin Hye Sun as one of the main stars. Carrying the healing romance genre, the Korean drama Dear Hyeri follows the story of Joo Eun Ho (Shin Hye Sun), a broadcaster who suffers from dissociative identity disorder after the disappearance of her younger brother, as well as her separation from her long-time boyfriend, Jung Hyun Oh (Lee Jin Uk).
In this drama, Lee Jin Uk plays Jung Hyun Oh, a talented and charming announcer. Together with Shin Hye Sun, he will play the chemistry of a former couple who broke up after being in a relationship for eight years.
Ahead of its release, Lee Jin Uk revealed the reason for choosing the drama, saying, “I really wanted to join after finding out that actress Shin Hae Sun, whom I have always wanted to work with, was cast. I am also looking forward to reuniting with director Jung Ji Hyun, who I previously worked with on the drama ‘Nine: Nine: Nine Times Time Travel’.” as quoted from Soompi on September 20,2024.
The 1981-born actor also expressed his excitement about the script offer. That the script is very interesting, the complex relationship between the characters feels new and fresh. He also mentioned that he talked to broadcasters to learn from their experiences and gather tips for his role. Jin Uk also said that viewers can look forward to seeing the various traits of his character, broadcaster Jung Hyun Oh.
The 43-year-old actor also highlighted his strong acting chemistry with Shin Hey Sun. “It was so amazing. I already knew she was a great actress, but I was even more impressed while filming,” he said. The man who is 185 cm tall added that he tried hard to capture the relationship between Eun Ho and Hyun Oh.
“I spent a lot of time discussing with Shin Hae Sun about how to best portray their years together and their story. We joked around and talked a lot, developing our characters together. I’m really excited to see how the comfort of a long-term couple will emerge,” he said, hinting at the depth of Hyun Oh and Eun Ho’s characters.
The actor also said that he felt a strong connection with his character, saying, “Jung Hyun Oh is a character that really fits me.” He also added about understanding his breakup with Eun Ho, because he felt he might do the same thing as Hyun Oh. According to Lee Jin Uk, Dear Hyeri is a drama that encourages viewers to think about happiness.
He also shared his happiest moment, saying, “I feel the happiest when I’m with the people I love. I realize how precious it is and I’m grateful to see them whenever I can.” Lastly, Lee Jin Uk said, “The outstanding acting of Shin Hae Sun, who plays the main characters Eun Ho and Hye Ri, is the highlight of the show.”
He also added with a conclusion, the past moments about love and separation between Eun Ho and Hyun Oh will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced love. Lee Jin Uk also hopes that the Korean drama Dear Hyeri can give viewers the opportunity to reminisce about past experiences. Meanwhile, the Korean drama Dear Hyeri will premiere on September 23, 2024, at 10:00 PM KST.
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