Song Seung-heon 'My Precious Star' Confidence Explodes 'It Will Be ENA's Biggest Hit Surpassing Woo Young-woo'

Actor Song Seung-heon has expressed unprecedented confidence in his new drama 'My Precious Star', strongly predicting that it will become ENA's biggest hit, surpassing the channel's representative work 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'. This statement has drawn attention as it showcases his conviction and expectations for the project.

At the production presentation of Genie TV's original drama 'My Precious Star' held on the 12th at D-Cube City in Guro-gu, Seoul, Song Seung-heon made this announcement. The event was attended by director Choi Young-hoon, Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heon, Lee El, and Oh Dae-hwan, who conveyed their passion and expectations for the work.

A Shocking Setting Transforming from Top Star to Ordinary Middle-aged Woman

'My Precious Star' depicts the extraordinary story of South Korea's top star who suddenly becomes an ordinary middle-aged woman. This unique setting, which is rarely seen in existing dramas, serves as an intriguing element that stimulates viewers' curiosity.

In particular, this work is highly anticipated as it is a collaboration between director Choi Young-hoon, recognized for his stylish direction in works like 'One the Woman' and 'Good Casting', and writer Park Ji-ha, who garnered public empathy with 'The Day and Night Are Different for Her'. There is great interest in the synergy that will arise from the meeting of their proven skills.

Song Seung-heon's Bold Transformation as the Bachelor Traffic Police Officer Doggo-cheol

In this work, Song Seung-heon takes on the role of bachelor traffic police officer Doggo-cheol, signaling a new challenge. This character is entirely different from his existing image as a handsome male lead, and it seems to be an opportunity to expand his acting spectrum.

Song Seung-heon expressed his thoughts, saying, 'It was an honor and a joy to work on a fun project with Uhm Jung-hwa. The script itself was enjoyable. We filmed happily.' He particularly showed confidence in the project, stating, 'I think we might have ENA's biggest hit since its establishment.'

Challenging the 17.5% Viewership Rating of 'Woo Young-woo'

The most notable statement from Song Seung-heon was his repeated emphasis on expecting 'My Precious Star' to surpass ENA's biggest hit, 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'. 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' recorded a viewership rating of 17.5% for its final episode, writing a new history for cable dramas.

Mentioning such a specific work for comparison is quite unusual, showing how much confidence Song Seung-heon has in his new project. This goes beyond mere promotional statements, indicating his absolute trust in the quality and enjoyment of the work.

Delivering Laughter and Healing through the Synergy of Broken Characters

Song Seung-heon also explained in detail why he could be so confident. He stated, 'The story of broken characters meeting each other will provide laughter, empathy, and healing,' and revealed, 'There were moments during filming that made me emotional.'

This suggests that the work will offer deep emotional immersion beyond simple comedy. In a situation where dramas that provide both laughter and emotion are receiving great responses from viewers, these elements are expected to be crucial points that enhance the potential for the work's success.

Additionally, Song Seung-heon hinted, 'If you watch our work, you will understand why I confidently mentioned 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo',' further amplifying viewers' expectations.

The Chemistry Created with Uhm Jung-hwa

Another point of interest in this work is the meeting of Song Seung-heon and Uhm Jung-hwa. Both actors have shown unique presence in their respective genres, and there is great interest in what kind of chemical reaction their collaboration will create.

Uhm Jung-hwa has been recognized for her acting skills across various genres from comedy to melodrama, while Song Seung-heon has established himself as a leading actor in the romance genre. The synergy they will show in the new genre of fantasy comedy is one of the biggest highlights of the work.

The Significance as Genie TV Original Content

'My Precious Star' is produced as a Genie TV original drama, showcasing the competitive edge of original content on OTT platforms. In a situation where OTT platforms are focusing on creating differentiated original content, attention is drawn to what kind of achievements this work will garner.

In particular, the fact that it will be exclusively released as free VOD on KT Genie TV immediately after the main broadcast every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM seems to be a strategy to enhance viewer accessibility. This is expected to help more viewers enjoy the work while also aiding in the expansion of subscribers for the OTT platform.

Will It Be a New Springboard for ENA Channel?

Song Seung-heon's strong confidence can be interpreted as an expectation for the enhancement of the entire ENA channel's status, beyond just anticipation for an individual work. With the success of 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' proving the potential of cable dramas, there is great interest in what new achievements ENA can achieve this time.

As cases of cable channels surpassing terrestrial channels in terms of buzz and viewership ratings are increasing, whether the platform 'ENA' can produce another representative work has become a significant concern in the domestic broadcasting industry.

The Anticipation Begins with the Premiere on the 18th

'My Precious Star' will premiere on the 18th at 10 PM on the ENA channel. Whether Song Seung-heon's strong confidence will lead to actual results, and whether it can truly achieve results surpassing 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' now depends on viewers' evaluations.

In particular, it will be interesting to see how this work, which combines elements of fantasy, comedy, and human drama, aligns with the preferences of viewers who are recently pursuing diversity. Whether the confidence of Song Seung-heon and the production team can be proven through viewers' enthusiastic responses is something to look forward to.

The drama will air every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM, and will also be available on Genie TV immediately after the main broadcast, allowing for various ways to meet with viewers. Whether Song Seung-heon's bold predictions will become a reality is drawing intense interest from domestic drama fans.