Jeon Jong-seo Continues to Challenge New Genres

Actress Jeon Jong-seo is continuously challenging herself with new genres.

The production presentation for the TVING original series 'Queen Woo' (written by Lee Byung-hak, directed by Jung Se-gyo) was held on the afternoon of the 27th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The event was attended by director Jung Se-gyo, writer Lee Byung-hak, Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Mu-yeol, Jung Yu-mi, and Lee Soo-hyuk.

On this day, Jeon Jong-seo said, "I don't think so, but people say I'm 'trapped in an image.' I heard that there is such a perception. I felt like I should approach it humorously because it seemed like a prejudice and public opinion had formed," and added, "I talked with my company and tried romance and historical dramas. It was a challenge to be more public-friendly. I also tried going on YouTube and doing a bit of Instagram. If I had difficulty communicating with the public, it seems like it was a year of trying to resolve that."

Previously, in February, Jeon Jong-seo challenged herself with her first romantic comedy drama on tvN's 'Wedding Impossible.'

'Queen Woo' is a chase action historical drama where Queen Woo (Jeon Jong-seo), who becomes the target of princes aiming for the throne and five tribes seeking power after the sudden death of the king, struggles to establish a new king within 24 hours. Director Jung Se-gyo, who directed the movie 'Oh! Moon-hee,' and writer Lee Byung-hak of 'The Royal Tailor' have teamed up for this project. The series also stars Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Mu-yeol, Jung Yu-mi, Lee Soo-hyuk, Park Ji-hwan, and Ji Chang-wook.

'Queen Woo' will release Part 1 on the 29th and Part 2 on September 12th.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr