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“I discovered quite a bit”: “Miss Night time and Day” Jung Eun Ji on Her Expertise Performing with Lee Jung Eun


Singer and actress Jung Eun Ji who performed the position of Lee Mi Jin, a late-20s job seeker who has failed the civil service examination for eight years, shared her ideas on Miss Night time and Day, behind-the-scene tales, her future aspirations and extra. 

On this drama, Jung Eun Ji and veteran actress Lee Jung Eun portrayed the identical character, and it’s no exaggeration to say that the 2 naturally blended into one position. 

Speaking about how she’s feeling now the drama has concluded, she mentioned, “We filmed for a couple of yr, and it feels just like the aftereffects are nonetheless lingering in my coronary heart,” and added, “I believe we benefited a bit from the Olympic season. I believe individuals watched our drama with the momentum gained from archery’s good outcomes proper earlier than the ultimate episode aired.”

She additionally talked in regards to the central message of Miss Night time and Day“Whereas portraying Mi Jin, I spotted that everybody has their very own tempo, and so they should be revered whether or not they’re gradual or quick. I bear in mind narrating with Jung Eun: ‘Youth itself is so treasured, however if you’re in it, you do not understand that.’ It is a phrase that always seems on Instagram, however when you may have youth, I hope you’re keen on and embrace it.

When requested in regards to the standing of the dance problem she had promised, she mentioned, “On the press convention, I mentioned that if the drama surpassed 10%, we’d all dance to Mr. Chu collectively. I am curious if persons are actually interested by seeing the three of us dancing to Mr. Chu. We’ll have to consider which track to decide on,” she mentioned with fun.

Right here is an excerpt of the Q&A the actress had with native reporters: 

The ultimate episode recorded 12.1% viewership within the Seoul metropolitan space and 11.7% nationwide. Your ideas on it?

The rankings saved hovering round 10%, which made me suppose it won’t surpass it. Truthfully, I did not suppose a lot about it. (Laughs) I used to be shocked that it not solely surpassed 10% however even exceeded 11%. I did not suppose we’d do a dance problem. I believe we should always do one thing aside from Mr. Chu, so I believe we are going to put together for that and add it. Since I have been dancing all through most of my twenties, I do not suppose I am going to must follow individually. Choi Jin Hyuk mentioned that he thinks individuals prefer it extra when he cannot dance effectively, so he in all probability will not follow too laborious both (laughs).

What efforts did you make to carry out as one with Lee Jung Eun sunbae?

I monitored her appearing scenes. It might be uncomfortable to [let someone else] watch the monitor whereas [you] act, however she let me do it with out any hesitation. Every time, I watched to grasp the feelings from the earlier scene and proceed with them, since I needed to carry them over into my scenes. For emotional scenes, there have been many instances after I would watch her scene whereas she delivered her traces, after which transition. I might observe the route her arms or face have been positioned after which act in the identical approach. It was nerve-wracking, however the feeling through the transition course of felt actually distinctive.

Did you ever really feel such as you had actually turn out to be one together with her?

After I checked out her as Mi Jin — and though she naturally seems to be youthful and cute — she appeared even youthful. I assumed, ‘Why does she immediately appear to be she’s in her twenties? Ah, as a result of she’s embodying that youthful vibe!’ Particularly when she was with Go Gained, the way in which she interacted with him as Mi Jin made me suppose, ‘Oh! She actually seems like Mi Jin.’ Watching it on TV was much more enjoyable. On set, since our scenes have been separate, I did not really feel as very like we have been one, however watching the published, I actually felt like we had turn out to be one.

How was it working with Choi Jin Hyuk?

He actually felt like hyung-nim [a respectful way to address someone elder], actually. So, I typically known as him hyung-nim. … Truthfully, after I first noticed him, I assumed he is perhaps a bit chilly and distant, however as quickly as he smiled with a ‘hehe,’ I assumed, ‘Oh, That is sudden.’ After that, we received alongside effectively. He is somebody who laughs quite a bit on set.

In actual life, for those who had to decide on between a reliable prosecutor and a youthful idol, who would you select?

Each the prosecutor and the idol appear intimidating (laughs). I believe I would favor Gye Ji Woong. He appears dependable and somebody I may rely on. Go Gained offers off a vibe the place I really feel like I want to guard him extra [rather than him protecting me].

You have by no means truly been a job seeker in actual life. However did you relate to your character?

I ask loads of questions and revel in listening to tales, so I talked to many individuals round me. The individuals I labored with have been both newbies or crew leaders, and I’ve watched them put together for brand spanking new alternatives after leaving their jobs. Listening to their experiences, the feelings of being a job seeker did not really feel too distant to me. Even on set, I’ve heard tales about individuals like Mi Jin, who’re extremely expert however simply have not had the luck to safe a job, regardless of making it to the ultimate phases. These tales helped me not directly expertise and perceive the scenario higher.

Was there a second if you felt the drama could be successful?

I’ve by no means filmed something whereas pondering it might be an enormous hit. I haven’t got that degree of confidence. Simply that it was humorous and satisfying. However I did suppose that individuals would possibly take pleasure in Jung Eun’s comedic appearing when it aired. I bear in mind laughing so laborious on set that I virtually handed out whereas watching her act. She was so three-dimensional in her efficiency that I assumed, ‘How does she try this so effectively? Is that what you name expertise?’ I discovered quite a bit. Throughout filming, I could not even name her unnie (older sister). I addressed her as sunbae [senior], however in direction of the top, she advised me to name her comfortably, so I have been calling her unnie since then.

What did you be taught from her?

A couple of days in the past, I requested her about find out how to strategy constructing a personality. I had some questions on elements of the method that really feel formidable to me, and she or he mentioned these are issues she additionally continues to work on. Listening to that made me really feel prefer it was okay for me to maintain battling it. She has a approach of reassuring individuals, like how athletes who win gold medals typically say they succeeded as a result of individuals saved telling them they may do it. She’s actually good at that. And he or she’s superb at getting together with everybody. In contrast to her, I am nonetheless on the stage the place I am principally targeted on dealing with my personal stuff, however she takes such excellent care of everybody round her that I am unable to assist however maintain praising her.

You will need to have discovered one thing from Choi Jin Hyuk as effectively.

He is very receptive. On set, when somebody says one thing — whether or not it is one other actor or the director — he listens with an open thoughts. I are inclined to spend extra time attempting to persuade others of what I’ve ready, however he listens after which says, ‘I perceive what you imply,’ and proceeds easily. I spotted that is the standard of a senior actor.

How will you bear in mind Miss Night time and Day?

It is a work that linked me with many individuals and felt like a present. At a time after I was having loads of worries not solely associated to work but additionally exterior of labor, this chance got here to me like a present. 

Do you propose to proceed composing your personal songs?

I used to sing songs that have been created by others, however sooner or later, I began to have the ambition to strive creating my very own and ended up feeling a a lot higher sense of duty. It is difficult, however enjoyable. My dream was at all times to be a singer, and I debuted as one. As a singer, I’ve at all times mentioned I wish to concentrate on the theme of ‘consolation,’ and that hasn’t modified. Up to now, after I was battling many points, I watched TV on a day after I was feeling down. Watching dramas made me snigger and eased my damaging emotions. I immediately realized, ‘I am doing one thing worthwhile!’ That made appearing extra satisfying. Considering that ‘somebody on the market is perhaps watching my work similar to I used to?’ or ‘they is perhaps laughing, crying, or empathizing with out me figuring out?’ felt actually nice.

Do you may have a bucket record?

I wish to work for a very long time. I take pleasure in this work a lot that I wish to be somebody who can maintain doing it for a very long time. I additionally wish to dwell a protracted, wholesome life with the individuals I really like. That is actually vital to me. Just lately, I’ve seen fairly a couple of of my associates who’re nonetheless younger however received sick, which made me anxious for some time. I hope that after I become old and have many recollections to replicate on, there might be many individuals with whom I can share these recollections. 

What sort of title would you prefer to be hooked up to your title?

I hope the titles ‘actor’ and ‘singer’ proceed to be related to me. Today, it is difficult to get initiatives going, is not it? I might be grateful if I can proceed appearing, singing, and acting on stage. It is not a profession with assured stability, proper? And I believe I’ve these wishes as a result of I like issues to make sure.

Are there any genres or characters you want to problem sooner or later? 

I noticed a publish that mentioned they needed to see Jo Jung Suk and me play siblings. I might additionally love to do a very humorous household comedy with Sung Dong Il (laughs) as my dad Ra Mi Ran as my mother. I believe will probably be actually enjoyable. If there’s such a venture, I might actually recognize it in the event that they forged me. I additionally wish to play a detective working round right here and there, and I would prefer to painting a soldier. I wish to tackle a correct skilled position at the least as soon as.

What are your plans for the second half of this yr?

I am getting ready to begin my subsequent venture. I am discussing working with out taking a break this yr. Staying busy with work is fully my selection. Although managing the schedule is as much as the corporate, I’ve reached some extent the place I can say whether or not I wish to do one thing or not. … and I really feel like my ‘bossiness’ is on the rise due to that (laughs).

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