MBCŌĆÖs new Friday-Saturday series The Red Sleeve is a record of an affectionate love story of a royal concubine who wanted to protect the life she chose and a king who put his country first over his love. ItŌĆÖs based on the popular novel of the same name by Kang Mi Kang. 2PMŌĆÖs Junho and Lee Se Young joined the project as Yi San/King Jeongjo and Seong Deok Im/Noble Consort Seong, who are considered lovers of the century from Joseon. ŌĆ£More than anything else, the script was very interesting and touching. After I decided to appear, I read the original novel, and it too was impressive and touching,ŌĆØ Lee Se Young shared. ŌĆ£IŌĆÖm not that pressured by the title of ŌĆśnever-failing actress in the historical genre.ŌĆÖ They (my previous historical dramas) didnŌĆÖt become a hit because I starred in them. I luckily got to be a part of good projects.ŌĆØ She then introduced Seong Deok Im as someone who can only think of surviving. ŌĆ£Though she unwillingly encounters big events, she does not harbor ambitions or greed. She just wants to protect the few things that are in her hands now.ŌĆØ Moreover, Lee Se Young showed deep affection for her co-stars. Especially about Junho, she commented, ŌĆ£I was thrilled when I found out that I was working with Lee Junho. I had trust in him, and IŌĆÖm very grateful and happy now that we are working together. Please look forward to our chemistry.ŌĆØ Meanwhile, The Red Sleeve will premiere on November 5th.
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