The Channel A weekend drama 'A Baby is Coming', which ended on the 22nd, featured Oh Yeon-seo as 'Jang Hee-won', the youngest manager at Taehan Brewery, showcasing the essence of romantic comedy. Her character, initially a non-believer in marriage, undergoes a transformation upon meeting her destined love, captivating viewers with her nuanced portrayal of relationships and emotions with lovers, friends, family, and colleagues.
Below is the full Q&A with Oh Yeon-seo on the conclusion of 'A Baby is Coming'
Q. How do you feel now that 'A Baby is Coming' has ended?
A. I felt very sad when the drama ended because I enjoyed filming it so much and felt loved. I'm grateful that viewers seemed to enjoy our drama. Personally, I'm happy because my mother really enjoyed watching it.
Q. Viewers loved the 'Won-Doo Couple' nickname for Jang Hee-won and Kang Doo-joon. The friendship between Jang Hee-won, Cha Min-wook, and Hwang Mi-ran also stood out. How was it working with Choi Jin-hyuk, Hong Jong-hyun, and Kim Da-som?
A. I'm thankful for the love for the 'Won-Doo Couple' and happy that people thought Hee-won and Doo-joon matched well. I had a great time filming with Kim Da-som and Hong Jong-hyun, like friends. We shared many stories from preparation to acting, making the filming enjoyable.
Q. Among many memorable scenes, is there one that stands out to you?
A. The proposal scene from Doo-joon is the most memorable. The company holds great significance for Hee-won, and having the person she loves propose there made me cry while acting.
Q. A key point of 'A Baby is Coming' was following Jang Hee-won's evolving emotions. How did you approach portraying her?
A. Since filming followed the script order, I could immerse myself in Hee-won's changing emotions. From her first meeting with Doo-joon, the excitement, confusion, conflict, to love, the flow felt natural.
Q. What did you learn from playing the character 'Jang Hee-won'?
A. A warm heart. It might seem meddlesome to some, but I learned about the beautiful heart that cares for others and the persistent effort and passion for a career.
Q. The drama gained popularity overseas, ranking first in weekly viewer numbers on Rakuten Viki and maintaining the top spot for four weeks on Japan's U-NEXT. How do you feel about this international success? Any message for global fans?
A. It doesn't feel real. Hearing that 'A Baby is Coming' is loved overseas makes me very happy. I hope to meet international fans someday. Thank you for loving our drama and supporting Hee-won.
Q. You've built a diverse filmography from romance to family dramas, historicals, and genre works. As you approach 2026, what kind of actor do you aspire to be? Any genres or fields you wish to explore?
A. My dream is to continue acting diligently this year. I don't have a specific genre or field in mind; I want to enjoy acting in any role given.
Q. Are you satisfied with Jang Hee-won's ending? Any words for her?
A. 'A Baby is Coming' felt like Hee-won's growth story, despite being a romantic comedy. Meeting various people gave her the strength to live, and experiencing different events helped her become an adult and a mother. I liked the ending. "Hee-won, you deserve to be loved! Let's be happy."
Q. Lastly, any words for the viewers who watched 'A Baby is Coming'?
A. Thank you for enjoying the drama until the last episode. I'll cherish all the kind words for Hee-won and me, and I'll return with good projects this year. Please continue to love me, Oh Yeon-seo.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr