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On September 10, 2024, Disney+ officially announced the confirmed release date of the upcoming tvN drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born. The drama, featuring renowned actress Kim Tae-ri portraying the titular character, is scheduled to premiere on October 12, 2024, on tvN. Furthermore, the twelve-episode series will be available to stream on Disney+ in selected regions on the same day.
Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born is an adaptation of the Naver webtoon of the same name by writers Seo Ireh and Namon. It portrays the story of Yoon Jeong-nyeon, a prodigious vocalist who strives to become the pre-eminent national theatre actress in post-Korean War Korea during the 1950s.
Plot, cast, and other details of Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born
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The synopsis of the musical period drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born reads,
"Immediately after the Korean War in the 1950s, Jeong-nyeon (Kim Tae-ri), a girl born with a talent for singing, entered the Yeoseong Gukgeuk troupe and grew up in it."
Set in the early 1950s, right after the Korean War, the periodical drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born narrates Jeong-nyeon's struggle to make ends meet alongside her mother, Seo Yong-rye, by selling clams in Mokpo.
Despite their difficult life, Jeong-nyeon dreams of escaping to Seoul to become an actress in a women’s Gukguek (a genre of traditional Korean opera) theatre company, hoping to find success and wealth.
One fateful day, she watches a captivating performance by the Maeran Women’s Gukguek Theater Company, led by the formidable Director Kang So-bok, who is on a national tour with her troupe. Inspired by their artistry and the life she envisions, Jeong-nyeon’s determination is ignited.
In a bold move, she stows away in the luggage compartment of the theatre company, determined to chase her dreams. Upon arriving in Seoul, she seizes the chance to become a trainee at the Maeran Theater.
There, she meets Heo Young-seo, a fellow trainee with a remarkable talent in singing, dancing, and acting. As they both strive for the spotlight, their ambitions lead them down a path of rivalry, with each vying to outshine the other.
Kim Tae-ri takes on the role of Yoon Jeong-nyeon in Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, a gifted vocalist from Mokpo who moves to Seoul to chase her dream of becoming a traditional Korean opera performer.
Shin Ye-eun plays Heo Yeong-seo, a multi-talented trainee skilled in singing, dancing, and acting. She stands as Jeong-nyeon's fiercest rival, pushing both of them to their limits.
Ra Mi-ran portrays Kang So-bok, the stern and authoritative Director of the Maeran Theater Company, while Kim Yoon-hye embodies Seo Hye-rang, the theatre's princess. Additionally, Jung Eun-chae brings forth the character of Moon Ok-kyung, a dedicated member of the troupe and the prince of the theatre.
In a special appearance in the drama, Moon So-ri plays Seo Yong-rye, Jeong-nyeon's mother, a former prodigy who sacrificed her singing career to raise her daughter herself.
The musical drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born has already generated significant anticipation, not only due to its unique subject matter but also because of its exceptional cast and crew, which includes several renowned individuals. In addition, the previously released poster has significantly heightened the level of anticipation.
In addition, Jeong Ji-in, the recipient of the "PD of the Year" award at the 34th Korea PD Awards for their work on The Red Sleeve, is the director of Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born. The script of the drama is written by Choi Hyo-bi, the writer of the Netflix series A Time Called You (2023), and the series is being produced by renowned production companies namely Studio Dragon, Studio N, and Management MMM.
Works of the cast of Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, explored
Kim Tae-ri has earned widespread acclaim for her outstanding work in films and television dramas. Some of her most notable films include The Handmaiden (2016), Little Forest (2018), and Space Sweepers (2020). On the television front, she has captivated viewers with her performances in Mr. Sunshine (2018), Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022), and Revenant (2023).
Her role in Twenty-Five Twenty-One, in particular, marked a major point in her career, earning her the Best Actress – Television award at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards, further cementing her popularity.
Shin Ye-eun gained significant recognition for her portrayal in the web series A-Teen (2018) and its sequel A-Teen 2 (2019). Subsequently, she achieved international acclaim for her performances in the Disney+ original series Revenge of Others (2022) and the highly popular Netflix series The Glory (2022–2023). Most recently, she appeared in The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (2023).
Ra Mi-ran is renowned for her notable performances in the television series Reply 1988 (2015–2016), Avengers Social Club (2017), and The Good Bad Mother (2023), as well as in films such as Ode to My Father (2014), The Himalayas (2015), The Last Princess (2016), Miss & Mrs. Cops (2019), Honest Candidate (2020), and Citizen of a Kind (2024).
The highly anticipated drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born is set to premiere on October 12th, 2024 at 09:20 PM (KST) on tvN. The episodes will broadcast on Saturdays and Sundays, and will also be available for streaming on Disney+.
