Park Jin-young Transforms into a Subway Conductor in JTBC's ‘Shining’... Acting from First Love at 19 to Reality in His 30s

Singer and actor Park Jin-young challenges himself with a deep acting transformation that spans over a decade in JTBC's new Friday drama 〈Shining〉. Set to premiere on March 6 at 8:50 PM, this work will depict a warm coming-of-age story where worlds that shared their youth become each other's light.

A Realist Who Values Today More Than Dreams, The Daily Life of Conductor Yeon Tae-seo

The protagonist Yeon Tae-seo, played by Park Jin-young, is a realistic character who quietly maintains his life today rather than chasing dreams. As a subway conductor in the drama, he starts his daily routine calmly every morning, living a neat life like the steady subway tracks. However, he carries a deep-seated crack in his heart, a memory of his first love, Mo Eun-a (Kim Min-ju), which was tragically halted at the age of 19. This blue-hued memory remains as an afterimage in Tae-seo's life in his 30s, supporting his inner self.

From the Freshness of 19 to the Maturity of 30... Park Jin-young's Wide Spectrum

The stills released ahead of the premiere capture the stark temporal contrast of Yeon Tae-seo. The gaze of the 19-year-old boy Tae-seo, who rides a bicycle with a fresh smile, is filled with the excitement of first love, while the 30-year-old conductor Tae-seo, dressed in uniform on his way to work, exudes a solid maturity that has endured the weight of life. Park Jin-young delicately portrays the flow of time over a decade, not only through physical changes but also through deepened expressions and atmosphere, breathing life into the character.

The Collaboration of the Production Team of 〈That Year We〉 and an Anticipated Lineup

The drama 〈Shining〉 has garnered significant attention from the production stage, thanks to the collaboration of writer Lee Suk-yeon, known for her emotional writing, and director Kim Yoon-jin, who showcased a sensuous visual style in 〈That Year We〉. Additionally, actors with solid acting skills, including Park Se-hyun as tax accountant Lim Ah-sol and Lee Joon-young, join to enrich the drama.

JTBC's Friday drama 〈Shining〉, which will stimulate viewers' emotions with delicate emotional lines, will kick off with a back-to-back broadcast of episodes 1 and 2 on March 6, showcasing Park Jin-young's beautiful yet poignant portrait of youth.