Jang Seo-hee returns as ultimate villain in new KBS drama 'The Trap of Desire'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Jang Seo-hee returns to television in the KBS daily drama 'The Trap of Desire,' set to premiere in August.
- Jang will play Joo Mi-ran, the chief of the Cheongma Scholarship Foundation and the drama's ultimate villain, who is ruthless in pursuing her desires.
- The drama, helmed by director Lee Dae-kyung and written by Gu Ji-won, follows a woman seeking to reclaim her life after being wrongly accused of murder.
Jang Seo-hee, renowned for her villainous roles in dramas like 'Miss Mermaid' and 'Temptation of Wife,' is set to make her comeback to the small screen. She will star as the main antagonist in KBS's new daily drama, 'The Trap of Desire,' scheduled to air in August.
In the series, Jang will portray Joo Mi-ran, the head of the Cheongma Scholarship Foundation. Despite appearing gentle and devoted, Joo Mi-ran is a character who will stop at nothing to achieve her ambitions. Her background as a former nanny contrasts sharply with her current ruthless pursuit of power and wealth.
KBS announced Jang's casting on June 30, highlighting her proven ability to compellingly depict characters driven by human desire and obsession. The production team expressed confidence in Jang's talent, stating, "As an actress who has been loved by the public for a long time, Jang Seo-hee adds a sense of trust to the project." They anticipate her nuanced portrayal of Joo Mi-ran's complex emotions, ambition, and hidden desires.
'The Trap of Desire' is directed by Lee Dae-kyung, known for 'YOUTH OF MAY,' and written by Gu Ji-won, who penned 'BRIGHT ENCHANTING.' The drama will follow 'Red Balloon' and is slated for its first broadcast in August.
As an actress who has been loved by the public for a long time, Jang Seo-hee adds a sense of trust to the project. You can look forward to actress Jang Seo-hee's performance as she three-dimensionally portrays the desire and ambition of the character Joo Mi-ran, and the complex emotions hidden within.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.