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[HanCinema's News] Kim You-jung Takes on Adult Role With "Backstreet Rookie"

While a younger actress, Kim You-jung earned much acclaim for her role in "Love in the Moonlight", where she played the romantic opposite to a traditional Korean prince played by Park Bo-gum. But the then-sixteen year old Kim You-jung has since grown up and now, in her twentieth year, the young actress takes on another high-profile project with "Backstreet Rookie" following a break.

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"Backstreet Rookie" isn't quite the first adult drama for Kim You-jung, as she also appeared as the lead in the little appreciated "Clean with Passion for Now" in 2018. But Kim You-jung has long had a strong reputation as a child actress, playing the younger versions of main characters headlined by the like of Song Hye-kyo and Han Hyo-joo among others. Kim You-jung has long enjoyed a strong reputation for adding distinction her roles, which was how she was cast for "Love in the Moonlight".

But with "Backstreet Rookie" Kim You-jung plays a very different kind of role compared to the historical dramas and youth roles that have built up her reputation. In "Backstreet Rookie" Kim You-jung is to represent the relative optimism of a new generation, contrasted humorously with that of Ji Chang-wook, whose character has more worldly concerns. Modern humor elements are expected, as "Backstreet Rookie" is based on the webtoon of the same title.

"Backstreet Rookie" is coming off of high expectations, appearing as it is in the same SBS timeslot that presented the hits "Stove League and "Hyena". Most recently, though, "The King: Eternal Monarch" appeared in this timeslot, which did not perform quite as well as was hoped. Still, with director Lee Myeong-woo of "The Fiery Priest" in charge of the project, "Backstreet Rookie" has plenty of time to make a lasting impression on viewers.

Written by William Schwartz

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"Backstreet Rookie" is directed by Lee Myeong-woo, written by Son Geun-joo, and features Ji Chang-wook, Kim You-jung, Han Sunhwa, Do Sang-woo, Ahn Solbin, Kim Sun-young. Broadcasting information in Korea: 2020/06/19~Now airing, Fri, Sat 22:00 on SBS.

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