Seo Ye Ji’s New Drama ‘Eve’ Hints at Passionate Revenge Against Park Byung Eun
tvN unveils the first trailer of Seo Ye Ji's new drama "Eve."
As the network gears up for the return of the "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" actress following her controversy in 2021, she is definitely returning with a bang as the highly-anticipated series airs in May.
'Eve' Trailer Illustrates Seo Ye Ji a Revenge-Driven Woman
The broadcast network showed a glimpse of Seo Ye Ji's new character as she plays the revenge-driven Lee Rael.
With her gorgeous and sultry moves, Lee Rael performs on stage, seducing Park Byung Eun, who plays Kang Yoon Gyeom, CEO of LY Group, the top-tier conglomerate in the financial world.
Behind her grace and beauty lies a cold-hearted woman consumed by anger and sorrow.
Moreover, her goal is to escape the love trap and bring him down.
Her encounter with Kang Yoon Gyeom suggests the beginning of a tumultuous relationship and a shocking divorce involving South Korea's elite.
Joining Seo Ye Ji and Park Byung Eun as lead stars as Yoo Sun, who will play Han So Ra, a powerful politician's only daughter, and Lee Sang Yeob as the National Assembly's youngest member, Seo Eun Pyung.
Prior to the trailer, "Eve" released its official poster featuring Seo Ye Ji, who harbors a mysterious aura behind her stunning beauty.
The individual poster also hints at her burning desire for revenge.
While fans are mesmerized by her visuals, the official poster suggests a thrilling moment as the text reads, "At the hottest moment, I will take you down in the coldest way."
What to Expect in Seo Ye Ji's New Drama 'Eve'
Formally known as "Eve's Scandal," the much-awaited K-drama revolves around the story of a chaebol's 2 trillion won or approximately $1.7 billion divorce lawsuit between Lee Rael and her CEO lover.
In the drama, Lee Rael has witnessed her family get torn apart by an unfortunate family affair. This incident made her transform into a woman who is similar to a "dangerous flower" harboring a fatal charm.
Interestingly, this is Seo Ye Ji's return to the small screen after being embroiled in a controversy that almost ended her career.
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Now that she is back in the game, several K-drama fans are looking forward to the pilot episode of the revenge series.
As tvN prepares for the highly anticipated premiere, "Eve" release date is scheduled to air on May 25, every Wednesday and Thursday via tvN.
Production Team Shares Details Regarding 'Eve' Castings
During the script reading of tvN's "Eve," the production team shared what drew them to offer the female lead to Seo Ye Ji.
As noted by Newsen, the actress exudes a personality and strong image, similar to Lee Rael.
Meanwhile, Park Byung Eun perfectly suits the character of CEO Kang Yoon Gyeom due to his appearance that "crosses between good and evil and acting ability that adds to the character's narrative."
