Moon Ga-young to play a maid in 1920s period drama

Actress Moon Ga-young will star as Heo Su-a, a maid in a pro-Japanese household, in the upcoming tvN drama 'Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid'. Scheduled to air in 2027, the series follows a romance between Heo Su-a and an independence activist in 1926 Keijō.

Actress Moon Ga-young is set to take on a period drama challenge through the new series 'Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid', set in 1920s Keijō. She will showcase a different side of herself as Heo Su-a, a maid in a pro-Japanese household who falls into a fateful romance with an independence activist. Expressing special affection for the project, Moon Ga-young described meeting such a character as "such great luck" given the rare opportunity to portray a figure from 100 years ago.

Moon Ga-young recently participated in a photoshoot for the fashion and beauty magazine Cosmopolitan. With the concept of "pure joy for time spent alone," she conveyed the excitement and cheerfulness unique to the year-end season through her own lovely atmosphere. It is reported that she added vitality to the shoot with her signature bright smile and natural expressions, while leading the atmosphere on set by actively sharing opinions with the staff.

Her deep knowledge of jewelry also shone during the shoot. Moon Ga-young drew out the charm of the jewelry with natural poses and delicate expressions reminiscent of a professional fashion model, earning praise from the staff. She enhanced the quality of the pictorial by demonstrating not only her expressive abilities as an actress but also her understanding of fashion and style.

In an interview following the photoshoot, she spoke about a year of non-stop work and her new project. "I tend to fill my time with work from the beginning of the year to the end. This year, since the movie 'Once We Were Us' was released on December 31 of last year, it felt as if there was no distinct boundary between the end of one year and the beginning of the next," Moon Ga-young said, reflecting on her routine of meeting the start and end of the year through her film activities.

Regarding the new tvN drama 'Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid', scheduled to air in 2027, she emphasized the special emotions conveyed by the historical setting and the character. Currently in the midst of filming, she stated, "Because the historical background itself is different, I feel as if I have truly entered the 1920s lately." She explained that because she must portray a character living in an era entirely different from the present, she is experiencing a different sense during the filming process compared to her previous works.

"Because so many things are different from the current situation, the range of emotions I can feel is also different. Nevertheless, I feel that the desire for love and freedom are universal emotions that transcend time," Moon Ga-young explained. She added, "Above all, it is such great luck to meet a character like this. Who else could play a person from 100 years ago?" She appeared deeply fascinated by the character of Heo Su-a, noting the ability to express universal human emotions across a historical gap.

'Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid' tells a love story that begins in 1926 Keijō when Heo Su-a, a maid in a pro-Japanese household, saves Kang Ui-hyeon, an independence activist who fell into the sea. Moon Ga-young plays Heo Su-a, a character with a good and strong nature. A key point of interest in the work is how she will embody a character who harbors feelings for love and freedom amidst the turbulent historical reality. In particular, interest is focused on Moon Ga-young's new acting transformation as the historical background of the Japanese colonial period intertwines with the characters' relationships.

She also shared her thoughts on marking her 20th anniversary since her debut. When asked what she would like to praise herself for at the end of the year, Moon Ga-young replied, "This year was my 20th anniversary since debut. Perhaps because I have gained mental composure, my attitude toward people and relationships has become somewhat more cool-headed. At the same time, I have gained leisure." She added, "It is very good that I have gained the leisure to look at nature for even one more second." She confessed that the experience accumulated over her long years as an actress has brought changes to her attitude toward work and human relationships.

Having continued her work without rest, Moon Ga-young has chosen the new challenge of a period drama at the meaningful milestone of her 20th anniversary. While she radiated lovely and relaxed charm in the photoshoot, she will transform into Heo Su-a, a maid living in Keijō 100 years ago, in 'Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid'. Expectations are rising for how she will persuasively portray the emotions of love and freedom that transcend time through her acting.

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