Star actor Song Hye-kyo is making a comeback to the small screen with the new drama series The Glory, joining forces with screenwriter Kim Eun-sook for a second time after “Descendants of the Sun” (2016). The producers and actors of The Glory held a press conference held in Dongdaemun, central Seoul, on Tuesday.
“The Glory” is a revenge story that will start streaming on Netflix on Dec. 30. It is written by star screenwriter Kim Eun-sook, who wrote the hit dramas Secret Garden, (2010) Mr. Sunshine, (2018) The King: Eternal Monarch (2020) and also Descendants of the Sun, which Song starred in.
Third from left, Lee Do-hyun, Song Hye-kyo, from far right, director Ahn Gil-ho, screenwriter Kim Eun-sook attend a press conference for The Glory at Dongdaemun, central Seoul, on Tuesday. [NEWS1]
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A dramatic and dark plotline will unfold as Song’s character Moon Dong-eun seeks vengeance on her high school classmates after suffering from years of bullying, the producers explained during the press conference. The series will be divided into two parts, with Part 1 being released this month and Part 2 being revealed in March next year.
“The Glory” is produced by Studio Dragon, a subsidiary of CJ E&M behind productions such as Twenty-Five Twenty-One, (2022) Yumi's Cells, (2021) Alchemy of Souls, (2022) and Little Women (2022).
Writer Kim Eun-sook said that she was inspired by talking to her daughter, a high-school student, about school life and receiving unwanted attention due to Kim’s fame as a star screenwriter. Kim said that she wanted to relay the message that people should be held responsible for their wrongdoings, but also that personal revenge should not be seen as the best course of action.
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“It is a story of winding punishment and rights and wrongs, ” said Kim. “I also talked to a lot of victims of bullying and the common trait seemed to be that the victims wanted heartfelt and sincere apologies from the perpetrators, which doesn’t happen very often. I wanted to show that the scars that victims carry don’t just go away even after time passes.”
Song said that she was moved by the story and wanted to give a performance that is different from her previous work, which were mainly melodrama roles and involved the central plotline revolving around a romance.
“I have played a lot of romantic roles, but with this story I wanted to show audiences a different side of my acting, ” Song said. “I always wanted to play a role like this. I thought that if I played the part right, it could result in a great drama series.”
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“I was blown away by the script and spent hours thinking about my character, ” said Lee. Lee’s character Joo Yeo-jung is a plastic surgeon who may help Song’s character in her plot for revenge. “My character is bright, fragile and optimistic who also has a dark side to him.”
Kim added that she and the director of the series, Ahn Gil-ho, went through a process of reviewing six different versions of the script to get the tone of the story the way they wished. Ahn also praised the cast and explained Song’s casting in particular.
“Song was the first and only choice for the role of Moon Dong-eun, ” said Ahn. “There is a vulnerability and strength to the character, she was the perfect choice for the role.”
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Kim also said that the opportunity to stream the series on Netflix allowed for a lot of freedom in making artistic choices for the drama.
“There is strong language and violence to express the anger of the main character, ” said Kim. “We had to put an age restriction for the viewership and I hope that experienced adult audiences will judge the story fittingly.”
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'The Glory' is a moving and emotionally packed drama about a young woman who wants to be an architect but is forced to drop out of high school due to bullying. She stays strong in spite of the challenging circumstances, and eventually becomes a teacher. However, when the perpetrator of the bullying has a child and the child enters elementary school, the former victim transfers to become the child's homeroom teacher and begins a plan of revenge against the bullies and those who witnessed the abuse. This tragic story of revenge is written by the highly acclaimed writer Kim Eun Sook, the creator of popular dramas such as ‘The Heirs, ’ ‘Descendants of the Sun, ’ and ‘Guardian, ’ and directed by the talented Ahn Gil Ho.
In the posters, morning glory, which is a symbol of rebellion against the gods, can be seen in the background. It represents the struggles and hardships that each character has endured.
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In this drama Song Hye Kyo will play the role of Moon Dong Eun who was a victim of bullying. Her poster showcases her determination to take revenge on the bullies. She writes a letter to her bully, Park Yeon Jin, with the phrase, For you who will fall, for me who will be ruined.”
In her pursuit of revenge, Dong Eun is joined by Joo Yeo Jung and Kang Hyun Nam, played by Lee Do Hyun and Yeom Hye Ran, respectively. Joo Yeo Jung's poster reads, 'I'll be your executioner. Among them, who do you want me to kill first?' Kang Hyun Nam, on the other hand, offers her unwavering support to Dong Eun, saying, 'I want to be on your side. Please kill them.' Together, these characters work to bring justice and take down those who have wronged them.
Lim Ji Yeon portrays the character of Park Yeon Jin, a former classmate of Moon Dong Eun who bullied her in the past. On Park Yeon Jin's poster, there is a quote that reads, You're not doing this to get something like a sincere apology, right? The poster effectively captures the arrogant and dismissive attitude of Park Yeon Jin towards Moon Dong Eun, and her lack of remorse or understanding for the harm she caused.
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Actor Park Sung Hoon portrays Jeon Jae Joon in the upcoming drama. In the character poster, he looks angry and unhappy. The caption reads, It's too late to stop the harm, it can't be undone. Will the suffering end once everyone is affected? This suggests that Jeon Jae Joon may be feeling regret or helplessness as he deals with a situation that has gotten out of control.
Kim Hieora will play the role of Lee Sa Ra. In the character poster, Lee Sa Ra looks up with sad eyes and says, I'm sorry for everything I did to you and I've been forgiven. This suggests that Lee Sa Ra may feel guilty or remorseful about past actions and is trying to make amends.
Actress Cha Joo Young portrays the character of Choi Hye Jung, who appears distressed in her character poster and remarks, We were all young and inexperienced when we made mistakes. It's just a natural part of growing up and gaining knowledge through our experiences.”
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Son Myung Oh is played by actor Kim Gun Woo in the next show, and his character poster exudes a fierce and determined spirit. The picture's accompanying caption reads, I'll never stop barking, whether it's day or night. I'll make sure that you won't be able to find a moment of peace or rest. He is determined and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, even if it means hurting others.
Park Yeon Jin's husband, Ha Do Young, is portrayed by Jung Sung Il. Ha Do Young seems deeply confused after finding out about his wife's prior involvement in school violence and asks, Did you come to me on purpose? in his character poster. This implies that Ha Do Young is doubting his wife's motivations and the effects her actions have had on their relationship.
The Glory will air in two parts, with the first part premiering on December 30, 2022 and the second part releasing in March of the following year. The drama will have 16 episodes in total.
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