Go Hyun Jung Past Her Prime? Here’s What ‘Mask Girl’ Star Thinks
The long wait is over for the legendary actress Go Hyun Jung. This year, she takes on the challenge of portraying a complex character in the Netflix series "Mask Girl."
Go Hyun Jung gets candid about her career and upcoming project in an interview. Keep on reading to know more.
Go Hyun Jung Expresses Affection For 'Mask Girl Role
Two years since she last appeared in terrestrial television, Go Hyun Jung is finally back with a brand new series.
She headlines Netflix's thriller drama "Mask Girl" as Kim Mo Mi, an office worker whose life takes a dark turn as she gets involved in a murder case after working as a broadcast jockey hiding behind a mask.
Idol-actress Nana and Lee Han Byul, who is making her debut, will also play the role of Kim Mo Mi in different timelines which raises fans' curiosity about the series.
Go Hyun Jung chose "Mask Girl" as her comeback drama because of its surprising elements and life lessons that will deliver resonance to its viewers.
"Everyone wears masks. Through the Netflix series, viewers will be able to know one's true desire and intention once they take off their masks," Go Hyun Jung stated.
She introduces her character as "someone who has an infinite courage to survive as she gets stuck in a loop called prison."
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With this, Go Hyun Jung is expected to portray the emotional changes and dilemmas that Kim Mo Mi experiences in the show through her solid acting skills.
Go Hyun Jung On Working Opposite Nana, Lee Han Byul
In "Mask Girl," Go Hyun Jung works alongside her junior actresses Nana and Lee Han Byul.
During the production presentation on August 16, Go Hyun Jung was asked whether she thinks she's still young or she has already moved on from her "prime years" as an actress.
Go Hyun Jung admitted that she felt pressured about doing the show as it's her first ever drama where three actresses portray the same role.
Thankfully, she overcame it even before filming. She said, "This work is different from the ones I did in my 10s to 40s, it's natural for me to be nervous. I'm more grateful than worried."
She also added, "Dividing the character's personalities into three different actresses is a never-before-seen in the Hallyu world. I think "Mask Girl" is a work that will soon become a masterpiece."
Go Hyun Jung concluded by saying that she gave her best in portraying Kim Mo Mi, the prisoner who was sentenced for murder, without the hint of actress Go Hyun Jung.
Meanwhile, director Kim Young Hoon raised the excitement index to a new high when he described the casting of Go Hyun Jung as "his best decision that he ever made."
On the other hand, "Mask Girl" is set to be released this August 18 on Netflix. Don't miss it.
