[Lily's Take] Kang Hye-jung's Acting Is Inspired by Daughter Haru

Kang Hye-jung is well-known for being married to husband Tablo and their daughter Lee Haru.

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As Kang Hye-jung returned to the drama field with "Jugglers" as Wang Jeong-ae, she mentioned her beloved family in a recent interview. She shared the family's excitement on her appearance in the drama as she said, "Tablo and Haru said that they wish "Jugglers" was a daily-aired drama. They were a big fan of the drama and anxiously awaited for the days it aired, which were Mondays and Tuesdays. The two dropped by the filming set sometimes and everyone on set welcomed their visits. It was a fun time".

When Haru visited the "Jugglers" set, it wasn't just to support her mom. It was a time where she understood where her mom came from and her twenty-year career. Also, watching the staff working hard helped Haru think about the effort put into the making of a drama.

Kang Hye-jung commented, "When Haru visited the set, I think it became an opportunity to show Haru the many jobs and passion out there. She saw the cameramen, make-up artists, hair artists, assistants, etc. She got to have a first-hand experience in observing work that is hard to see".

"Jugglers" was a meaningful drama for Kang Hye-jung. First of all, it was her returning work after a 5-year absence. When she came back to the drama field, she challenged herself to a character she's never played before. Unlike her previous roles, character Wang Jeong-ae gave Kang Hye-jung a refreshing acting challenge.

She shared her feelings regarding her long-waited return saying, "I think it's good to be in a drama. That way, my kid can see it right away. Every week, there are new episodes, and there's a big reaction from her (laughs). I can show her that I'm actually working when I'm out and about. Movies take time to make and sometimes she can't even watch the movie due to the rating. Both dramas and movies are very charming works. I think having a consistent work would be a good idea. She didn't realize before when she was younger, but now that she's older, she finds it cool that her mom is on TV, working".

By: Lily Lee