Actor Park Jin-young opened up about the pressure of choosing his next project following the success of tvN's 'Unknown Seoul'.
On the 5th, a press conference for JTBC's new Friday series 'Shining' was held at The Link Hotel Seoul in Guro-gu, Seoul. The event was attended by director Kim Yoon-jin and actors Park Jin-young and Kim Min-ju.
'Shining' is a drama that captures the journey of young individuals who, while sharing a world of their own, become the light that reflects each other's beliefs and life directions.
Park Jin-young takes on the role of Yeon Tae-seo, a subway conductor. Yeon Tae-seo is an independent character who lives by the motto 'survive today', focusing on the present rather than dreams or the future. After losing his parents in an accident at nineteen, he moves to his grandfather's house and meets his first love, whom he encounters again at thirty, causing subtle ripples in his daily life.
Describing his character, Park Jin-young said, "The story spans the teenage years, twenties, and thirties. It includes family history and a personality that prefers living comfortably in the present rather than worrying about the past or future, someone who seems to remain constant."
Following the conclusion of 'Unknown Seoul' last June, which achieved a peak viewership rating of 8.4%, Park Jin-young chose 'Shining' as his next project. He stated, "It would be a lie to say there is no pressure. However, as an actor approaching a new project, I believe it's important to set aside those feelings to prepare for the next role. I'm grateful for the love the previous work received, but I tried to approach the next one with a clear mind."
He added, "The difference from the previous work is that the projects themselves are different. In the previous work, I was a supporter and a growing character in the female character's growth process, whereas 'Shining' is a traditional melodrama. It focuses more on situations than events compared to the previous work."
By Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr