On the 9th, through her agency Merry-Go-Round Company, Kang expressed her gratitude to the viewers, saying, "Thanks to the viewers who laughed and cried with us, I feel grateful that I can send off Misook well." She continued, "It feels like just yesterday that I was excited to meet Misook for the first time and stayed up all night before the first shoot, and now it's already over. It's bittersweet."
She added, "Although I was worried, thanks to the supportive Room 301 roommates and the lovely Bom, I had such precious and happy times. I hope Misook's journey has provided some comfort to the viewers, just as she did for me." She also expressed, "I send infinite respect and love to all the Miss Kims who lived and endured that era, and heartfelt support to everyone living their best today. Thank you so much."
In the drama, Kang Chae-young played Kim Misook, an employee at Hanmin Securities' Magang branch and a roommate in Room 301, playing a pivotal role. She portrayed the emotional journey of a single mother raising her daughter alone, drawing empathy from viewers with her realistic acting. Misook's storyline in the latter part of the drama particularly resonated with viewers, evoking both sympathy and support.
Meanwhile, tvN's weekend drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' concluded its run on the 8th amidst consistent buzz.
Reporter Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr