Rising Star Park Jung-yeon Shines in 'Try: We Become Miracles' and Prepares for New Role in 'Brilliant Days'

Park Jung-yeon, born in 1997 and known as a former SM Entertainment rookie, has been making waves in the acting world since her debut in the 2020 tvN drama 'Hi Bye, Mama!'. As the daughter of singer Park Hak-ki, she garnered attention online for her striking looks even before her debut.

Park Jung-yeon recently captured hearts with her role as 'Seo Woo-jin', the ace of the shooting club, in the SBS weekend drama 'Try: We Become Miracles', which concluded on the 30th. Her agency, Salt Entertainment, shared her heartfelt thoughts on the show's conclusion through their official channels, along with behind-the-scenes moments from the final shoot. In 'Try', Park portrayed Seo Woo-jin's growth through trials, showcasing her nuanced relationships with her mentor Bae Yi-ji (played by Lim Se-mi), childhood friend-turned-boyfriend Yoon Sung-joon (Kim Yo-han), junior Moon Woong (Kim Dan), friend Na Seol-hyun (Sung Ji-young), and mother Kim So-hyun (Jo Yeon-hee), earning admiration from fans of all genders.

Reflecting on her character's journey, Park Jung-yeon expressed mixed emotions at the graduation scene of Yangche High School's 44th class, where she wore a school uniform instead of sportswear. "Graduation doesn't feel bittersweet, just regretful," she shared. She described Seo Woo-jin as a cool character from the start, crediting the writer for crafting such a well-rounded persona. "I thought it was important not to appear sloppy, especially since Woo-jin was a shooting ace, so I practiced shooting diligently for months," she recalled.

In a touching nod to her character, Park quoted Woo-jin's line from episode 4, "Hey, Woo-jin! You worked hard and grew at Hanyang High! Let's keep facing challenges and growing, together with Jung-yeon!" She reminisced about the lively set filled with peers and senior actors, saying, "It was a happy set where my spirit never tired." She thanked viewers for their support, saying, "Thank you so much for watching 'Try' until the end. Please continue to support Seo Woo-jin and actress Park Jung-yeon."

Park Jung-yeon is set to continue her momentum in the KBS 2TV weekend drama 'Brilliant Days', where she plays 'Park Young-ra', the half-sister of Park Sung-jae (Yoon Hyun-min) and daughter of Go Sung-hee (Lee Tae-ran) and Park Jin-seok (Park Sung-geun). Her character will break free from the cage her mother created and gradually find her own path. With her refreshing beauty and solid acting skills, Park Jung-yeon is poised to become a leading figure in the next generation of actors.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr