Hwang Jung Eum Returns To Prime Time Amid Divorce Scandal — Here’s What To Expect

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The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection

The upcoming season of SBS TV's revenge thriller drama "The Escape of the Seven" is finally coming to the screens this March.

Ahead of the premiere, the production unveiled Hwang Jung Eum's first-ever stills for the second installment, raising expectations among the viewers.

Hwang Jung Eum Reprises 'The Escape of the Seven' Role

On March 7, the SBS TV drama "The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection" released Hwang Jung Eum's photo teasers, giving viewers a glimpse of her character ahead of the premiere.


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First released in 2023, the series returns with a new season to tell the stories of seven people who are entwined by lies, desires and revenge after being involved in a case of a missing girl.

Hwang Jung Eum reprises her role as Geum Ra Hee, a woman with infinite desires. She stops at nothing to get what she wants. In Season 2, she once again gives in to her desires and accepts Uhm Ki Joon's Matthew Lee's offer.

Hwang Jung Eum
(Photo : SBS Drama Official)

The actress transforms her appearance as she rocks a chic short bob with a thought-evoking grin, stimulating curiosity and an eerie feeling.

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In another photo, her sorrowful aura is also captured which hints at an unexpected storm in her life. Attention is given to Hwang Jung Eum's character whose impending doom is foreshadowed.

Hwang Jung Eum Guarantees Top-Notch Portrayal Amid Divorce

Earlier this year, Hwang Jung Eum made the decision to finally end her marriage after the mediation that took place in 2021.

Hwang Jung Eum
(Photo : SBS Drama Official)

According to the actress, it's no longer possible for them to maintain her marriage, and it best suits their interests to pursue separate paths.

Amidst the proceedings, the actress diligently filmed the second season of SBS TV's "The Escape of the Seven," which startled the viewers.

Many raised their eyebrows about the news but a lot of anticipating viewers are looking forward to seeing how the actress portrayed her role in the middle of a personal battle.

Hwang Jung Eum
(Photo : SBS Drama Official)

In an interview, Hwang Jung Eum expressed her excitement for the upcoming premiere of Season 2. 

"I'm excited to return as Geum Ra Hee with the brand new season.

I look forward to seeing how people view this work that I enjoyed working hard on."


(Photo : Hwang Jung Eum Instagram)

Regarding the points to watch for, Hwang Jung Eum shared that her character will not only showcase her intense desires but also a diverse side that she hasn't shown before.

With this, viewers are expecting a catharsis and unpredictable twists that "The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection" will provide. Catch it this March 29 at 10:00 p.m. KST on SBS TV.

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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