Uhm Jung Hwa Tops Most Buzzworthy Actors List With ‘Doctor Cha’
Uhm Jung Hwa extends her utmost gratitude to fans who supported her since the premiere of "Doctor Cha."
For eight consecutive weeks, the actress became the hottest star in the Hallyu scene. Read to know more.
Uhm Jung Hwa Enjoys 'Doctor Cha' Success
On June 6, the drama actors' brand reputation ranking in the first week of the month was finally released.
Uhm Jung Hwa, who dominated the entertainment scene with her medical drama "Doctor Cha," ranked first, proving her popularity and success.
The legendary star took the No. 1 spot after she became a hot topic in various news, forums, blogs and social media platforms. Data was then accumulated for verification.
For the month of June, Uhm Jung Hwa was linked with "happiness" and "comfort," hinting at fans' honest opinions of the actress' smash hit drama "Doctor Cha."
Undoubtedly, the JTBC series was a success as it recorded a whopping score of 18.5% during its finale, which marks its highest rating in its entire run.
Moreover, Uhm Jung Hwa also bested buzzworthy stars including Lee Do Hyun, Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Dong Wook and more.
Uhm Jung Hwa on 'Doctor Cha' Role
Uhm Jung Hwa extends her warmest thanks to every viewer who tuned in to "Doctor Cha."
According to the actress, she didn't expect that the work would be such a hit. Unlike many works, it's a drama that revolves around a middle-aged woman.
"I am hard on myself," Uhm Jung Hwa confessed. "I don't believe it when people compliment me but with the success of my work, I slowly tell myself that I did well."
For the actress, Cha Jung Suk has become a "life character" for her after it gave viewers like herself a sense of comfort and healing.
Unbeknownst to many, Uhm Jung Hwa has also experienced being sick after she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, which took a toll on her.
She recalls the time when she felt helpless and alone, and channels Cha Jung Suk as the cameras roll in. With this, she was able to give an authentic feeling to her performance.
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Uhm Jung Hwa then tells her fans to never give up like Cha Jung Suk despite the world being a huge hindrance from achieving their dreams. She stated, "Don't let anyone tell you that you can't. Give yourself the strength to do it all."
Uhm Jung Hwa Hints At Future Projects
With the success of the JTBC series, fans are expecting to see more of Uhm Jung Hwa on screen.
Tension is raised after the actress said that she's willing to take on more challenging roles now that she's 50, saying, "No genre can trap me now. I've done a lot so far so I'm not scared."
In addition to that, she also hopes to release a new album within the year or the next. Uhm Jung Hwa is a legendary performer known as the "Korean Madonna" before she ventured into acting.
