Jung Sung Il Names ‘The Glory’ As His Best Work So Far — Here’s Why
Jung Sung Il dished out his honest thoughts on Netflix's "The Glory," following its conclusion.
The actor also talked about how his life has changed since starring in the series. Read on to know why he named the revenge drama as his best work yet.
Jung Sung Il Expresses Gratitude For 'The Glory' Fans
With the undeniable success of the Netflix revenge drama "The Glory," Jung Sung Il expressed his eternal gratitude to fans through an interview with Dazed Korea!
Jung Sung Il recently transformed into the stoic husband of a school violence perpetrator in the highly regarded series "The Glory" led by Song Hye Kyo.
It focuses on the tragic life of a woman who spends her whole life plotting for revenge by becoming her tormentors' daughter's homeroom school teacher.
Since its release, the work has enjoyed international success thanks to its captivating narrative and the cast's spine-chilling performances.
Jung Sung Il, who had been in the acting scene for quite a while, named the work as his "best drama" yet. He reasoned that "The Glory" opened more doors of opportunity for him.
The actor shared, "I'm so thankful that I now receive more diverse offers than before. It feels so rewarding to see changes over time."
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While countless scripts and acting offers await the actor, Jung Sung Il carefully reviews everything as he's meticulous when it comes to his work, often chooses well-written works that give depth to a character.
Jung Sung Il On Becoming Ha Do Young
In "The Glory," the actor's character Ha Do Young had a few lines despite having the tendency to judge a script beforehand.
Jung Sung Il said that his role is a bit more special. He said that Ha Do Young has a clear purpose in the work that is evident in his body language and facial expressions.
He then revealed that he focuses on his character's sophistication and bravado more than anything else as these play a great part on his characterization.
Fans also noticed how the actor exudes great power in the drama despite having a few lines in each episode, making him a true scene-stealer in the show.
On the other hand, Jung Sung Il promised to return and greet his fans with great works.
Jung Sung Il Shares How 'The Glory' Fever Affects Son's Schooling
During the interview, Jung Sung Il shared that "The Glory" brought him and his family happiness.
He shared an anecdote involving his son, saying that the skyrocketing popularity had reached the school and teachers.
According to the actor, his seven-year-old son came home from school and asked for his autograph after his teachers had asked for it, making Jung Sung Il burst into laughter.
Not only did "The Glory" bring joy to his heart but Jung Sung Il also felt rewarded. He once again thanked the viewers who supported "The Glory" from beginning to end.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
