Crime Role Offers Change of Pace for Actress Kim Jung-eun

Actress Kim Jung-eun will return to TV, following a recent hiatus during which she got married, taking on the starring role in a new thriller series on cable channel OCN. Kim tied the knot with a businessman in March last year.

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Her role in "Duel", that of a prosecutor working on violent crime cases, will mark a change for Kim, who is mostly known for romantic comedies and melodramas. She last appeared in an MBC weekend family drama in 2015.

"Duel" tells the story of two clones, one representing good, the other evil, and a police officer whose daughter is kidnapped.

"I am very excited about taking part in this project after taking some time off to get married", she said. "I have high expectations for this new drama, as it concerns the very interesting topic of clones, in the form of a nail-biting thriller. But at its core, it is about humanity and love. I will do my best not to let fans down".

"Duel" will start airing in May.