‘Thirty-Nine’ Press Conference: Son Ye Jin ‘Nervous’ for Her Kdrama Comeback
Finally! The D-day has come for the trio as Son Ye Jin, Jeon Mi Do and Kim Ji Hyun greeted the crowd with their charm during the "Thirty-Nine" press conference.
The lead stars showed off their timeless beauty as they geared up for the much-awaited premiere of the JTBC series.
Thirty-Nine Press Conference
Son Ye Jin Talks About Her Kdrama Comeback
As the cast members introduced their upcoming series, Son Ye Jin opened up about her thoughts regarding her return to the small screen.
At the media briefing, the Hallyu star confessed that he felt "nervous" since it's been a long time since she stood in public and had her last project.
To recall, Son Ye Jin's last Kdrama was the mega-hit rom-com "Crash Landing on You" opposite her now-fiancee, Hyun Bin.
The Kdrama fandom went wild after the couple confirmed their relationship back in January 2021.
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Interestingly, after two years of dating, the power couple revealed that they were engaged and set to tie the knot.
Over Son Ye Jin's Instagram, she posted a miniature wedding gown alongside a heartfelt post from fans.
The 39-year-old beauty shared that she is thrilled to spend the rest of her life with none other than Hyun bin.
The same goes for the actor who mentioned that he is about to take steps towards the "second stage" of his life.
Interestingly, this is also her first public appearance after their engagement announcement.
According to Son Ye Jin's agency, MS Team Entertainment, the highly anticipated wedding will be held in March 2022 in Seoul and attended by only the couple's family members.
Son Ye Jin on Her Character in 'Thirty-Nine'
In the upcoming Kdrama, Son Ye Jin took on the role of Cha Mi Jo, a head dermatologist in Gangnam who grew up in a wealthy family.
At the press briefing, the actress revealed why she chose "Thirty-Nine" as her Kdrama comeback, noting that the storyline has an exciting sequence and focuses on women.
"I sympathized with women's stories and love stories," she explained, adding, "I didn't think I would be able to do this kind of work as an actress if I wasn't my age."
Aside from the "Something in the Rain" star, Jeon Mi Do, who is best known for her character in "Hospital Playlist" as neurosurgeon Chae Song Hwa, she plays Mi Jo's long-time best friend.
Her lifelong dream is to become an actress, but it seems like the universe has different plans for her and she ends up being an acting teacher.
Completing the trio's chemistry is Kim Ji Hyun, who will play Jang Joo Hee, a department store cosmetics manager who struggles to find a relationship because of her shy personality.
Joining the lead stars are Lee Moo Saeng as Kim Jin Seok and Champ Entertainment's representative.
Meanwhile, Yeon Woo Jin will be Mi Jo's fellow dermatologist Kim Seon Woo and Lee Tae Hwan as Chinatown's president and chef, Park Hyun Joon.
Viewers will witness the heart-fluttering scenes between the three dashing gentlemen and the female trio as they discover and learn life while welcoming their forties.
"Thirty-Nine" is schedule to aire on February 16 via JTBC and Netflix.
