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On July 16, Netflix unveiled character stills for the romantic comedy 'This Damn Love' (written by Mo Ji-hye, directed by Kim Jang-han), which is set to premiere on August 7, sparking curiosity among drama fans.
'This Damn Love' depicts the heart-fluttering cohabitation of Go Eun-sae (played by Ha-young), an elite prosecutor who suffers from amnesia following an unexpected accident, and Jang Tae-ha (played by Jung Hae-in), a boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend. The sweet and salty romance, born from an inseparable bond between the two, is expected to captivate viewers' hearts.
In the photos released today, Jung Hae-in draws attention by exuding two completely different vibes. He contrasts a simple, innocent look with a bright smile in casual attire at a boxing gym with a sharp, well-groomed hairstyle and a perfect black suit, radiating a deep gaze.
Jung Hae-in, who introduced Jang Tae-ha as the "epitome of a devoted man," expressed his affection for the role, saying, "It is cool to see him do his best to protect the person he loves in any situation, but he also has an unexpected charm where he can be clumsy and awkward at times." He added, "I tried to naturally express the differences in emotions and attitudes in each situation, from being a hungry boxer to a corporate director. In particular, I paid a lot of attention to capturing the details of his struggle and conflict to protect Go Eun-sae after meeting her again."
The transformation of Ha-young, who plays the amnesiac prosecutor Go Eun-sae, is also eye-catching. Ha-young explained, "Go Ji-won, who ran headlong toward her goals, loses her memory and returns to her true self after being separated from the circumstances that surrounded her. I found her growth as she receives love from Jang Tae-ha and those around her to be endearing and something I wanted to root for." She added, "She is a lovable character who you cannot hate, even when she behaves in ways that might be considered unlikeable."
Heo Sung-tae, who plays the villainous crime boss Baek Sang-gil, also radiates an extraordinary aura and will be responsible for the show's gripping tension. He is a character who, while living in hiding after erasing his identity, hears news that the prosecutor he thought was dead is alive and begins to track her down. Heo Sung-tae raised expectations by saying, "Baek Sang-gil is a role that heightens the tension of the drama just by appearing." He continued, "I pondered how to handle the temperature difference between the appearance he shows in social relationships and his true self. I tried to maximize his inherent ruthlessness in a dry yet cruel way without losing his relaxed attitude."
Director Kim Jang-han, who is in charge of the production, spared no praise, saying, "Actor Jung Hae-in fit perfectly into the character of 'Jang Tae-ha,' who must possess both strength and sweetness, as well as an occasional clumsy cuteness. He showed incredible range, handling not only the romantic comedy aspects but also high-intensity action scenes." He also expressed strong confidence in the three actors, adding, "Ha-young's personality, which is full of both laughter and tears, interpreted the aspects of 'Go Eun-sae' that could have been seen as unlikable in a lovely way. For 'Baek Sang-gil,' who needed to be an actor capable of showing multiple facets rather than just an image emphasizing evil, Heo Sung-tae's rich expressive power and ideas helped bring the character to life."
The Netflix series 'This Damn Love,' which promises a fresh encounter and electric romantic chemistry between Jung Hae-in, Ha-young, and Heo Sung-tae, will be released on Netflix on August 7.
(Photo courtesy of Netflix)
Reported by Kang Seon-ae
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