Hong Seung Hee will take on a rare acting challenge in her upcoming series: bringing two completely different personalities to life within a single character in Oh! My Guard, the new South Korean romantic comedy premiering on October 24 at 10:50 PM (Korean time).
What is Oh! My Guard about?
Oh! My Guard tells the unpredictable love story between Uhm Tae Bong, played by CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa, a top-tier actor with a fatal flaw, and Oh Hae Ra, played by Hong Seung Hee, a mysterious woman convinced she is Cha Hong Doo, the female lead of the series he stars in.
Hong Seung Hee’s dual role
In the plot, Oh Hae Ra begins as a shy and fearful chaebol heiress who has lived isolated from the world for a long time. Her only company is television, through which she develops a strong attachment to her favorite actor, Uhm Tae Bong, the star of the show-within-a-show titled The Prince's Bodyguard.
However, after suffering an accident when she is hit by a car, Oh Hae Ra wakes up firmly convinced that she is actually Cha Hong Doo, the female lead of The Prince's Bodyguard. Unlike Oh Hae Ra, Cha Hong Doo is a strong and determined character, an expert in combat. Believing she is truly Cha Hong Doo, Oh Hae Ra sets out to protect Uhm Tae Bong at all costs.
How Hong Seung Hee prepared for her two characters
To differentiate between both versions of her character, Hong Seung Hee paid meticulous attention to every detail, from her physical appearance to her acting style. The actress carefully used wardrobe, styling, speech patterns, and facial expressions to highlight the contrast between Oh Hae Ra and Cha Hong Doo.
Additionally, Hong Seung Hee attended an action school in order to perform the combat scenes required by her role as Uhm Tae Bong's self-proclaimed bodyguard herself.
Hong Seung Hee’s statements about the project
Explaining why she decided to join the project, Hong Seung Hee noted: "I am a huge fan of the romantic comedy genre, so I was very excited to come across this drama. I was captivated by this cheerful and fun romantic comedy, as well as its unique premise. The story was so entertaining and original that I was curious to see how the plot would unfold."
Cast and premiere of Oh! My Guard
Oh! My Guard stars CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa as Uhm Tae Bong and Hong Seung Hee as Oh Hae Ra / Cha Hong Doo. The series will premiere on October 24 at 10:50 PM, South Korean local time.
While waiting for the premiere, Hong Seung Hee can also be seen in the film The Moon, available on Viki.
Frequently asked questions about Oh! My Guard
When does Oh! My Guard premiere?
Oh! My Guard will premiere on October 24 at 10:50 PM, South Korean time.
Who stars in Oh! My Guard?
The series stars CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa as Uhm Tae Bong and Hong Seung Hee, who plays Oh Hae Ra, a character who also embodies Cha Hong Doo.
Why does Hong Seung Hee play two characters in Oh! My Guard?
Her character, Oh Hae Ra, suffers a traffic accident and wakes up convinced she is Cha Hong Doo, the lead bodyguard from the fictional series The Prince's Bodyguard that she admired on television. This forces Hong Seung Hee to alternate between two opposing personalities within the same role.
What is Oh! My Guard about?
The series tells the love story between Uhm Tae Bong, a famous actor with a fatal flaw, and Oh Hae Ra, a woman who believes she is Cha Hong Doo, the lead bodyguard from the series he stars in, and who sets out to protect him at all costs.
How did Hong Seung Hee prepare for her role?
The actress worked on her wardrobe, styling, speech, and facial expressions to differentiate her two characters, and she also attended an action school to perform her character's combat scenes.
