On the morning of May 19th, Will be-ah He held an exclusive interview in a coffee in Samcheong-Dong, Seoul, to discuss his latest project, The Netflix Historical Mystery Melodrama Dear Hongrang.
Directed by Kim Hong-Sunknown for successes like ALLOW: Korea AND The guest, Dear Hongrang It is set in the era of Joseon and follows the story of Hong-Rong, the heir of Joseon’s greatest mercantile family, who mysteriously returns after 12 years of disappearance without memories. His stepsister, Jae-I, is the only one who suspects his true identity, while complex emotions and secrets begin to reveal.
Marking his first big project from his surprise wedding last October, Will be-ah reflected on the shooting experience, “We shot for eight months and ended last May. The filming like Single Jo Bo-Ah but releasing now how a married woman seems very different.” He added, “The wedding opens a new chapter. Look at Dear Hongrang I seem to see a younger version of myself on the screen. “
To the previous press conference, Will be-ah He expressed a mix of nervousness, excitement and a little concern to return to the sector after a break. He praised the compelling script, the quality of first-rate production and chemistry with the co-protagonist Lee Jae-Wook. After the version of Netflix on May 16, Will be-ah He shared a touching moment, saying: “I saw the series with my husband. There are romantic scenes, but he understands my job. I was too concentrated to capture his reactions, but I think he likes.”
Jo bo-ah The marriage with a businessman not celebrity, maintained private for two years before the wedding of October 2024, surprised many fans. She described her husband as “beautiful, kind and fun”, underlining his commitment to maintaining a clear border between his personal life and his career.
On family plans, Jo Bo-ah of heart said, “In this era of low birth rates …” But he highlighted his strong family values, “My parents raised me in a warm and loving house and I want to live in the same way”, revealing its aspiration to emulate their harmonious relationship.
While Dear Hongrang He accompanies the public all over the world, he has aroused some disputes due to his representation of complex relationships between brothers that some spectators interpret as incestuous, despite the fact that the characters are not biologically related. In addition, the series faced criticism on the quality of subtitles. However, Dear Hongrang He has exceeded Netflix graphs in several regions, consolidating his global success.
AS Dear Hongrang Streams on Netflix, Jo Bo-Ah continues to impress fans as a leading actress who balances new personal milestones with a flourishing career. His candid interview offers a rare look at his life in evolution and in the next projects.
