The upcoming Korean comedy Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng has revealed new stills of actor Yoo Jae Myung, who plays Moon Joo Yeol, the head of the committee in charge of creating the South Korean college entrance exam, known as the CSAT or Suneung.
The film, starring Lee Sun Bin, will arrive in South Korean theaters on October 28.
What is Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng about?
Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng follows Maeng Bo Ram (Lee Sun Bin), a Korean language teacher from a small provincial town who, due to an administrative error, unexpectedly ends up joining the team responsible for creating the CSAT.
For 40 days, the headquarters where the questions are written remains completely isolated, while the committee works in absolute secrecy to create exams free of typos and with no room for complaints.
Yoo Jae Myung’s character in Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng
Yoo Jae Myung plays Moon Joo Yeol, the head of the CSAT creation committee. According to the character description, he is an all-powerful figure within the question-writing headquarters, capable of resolving even administrative errors without batting an eye.
As a veteran of Suneung exam creation, Moon Joo Yeol uses his authority to take control of situations. However, his occasionally eccentric behavior hints at a surprisingly human side that, despite being strangely irritating, makes him an impossible character to hate.
New stills of the actor
The newly released photos show different facets of Moon Joo Yeol. In one, the character is seen sitting at the head of a meeting table, gesturing firmly, which reflects his ambition as an influential figure within the committee.
In another image, he appears with his hand resting on some books while talking to others, a posture that conveys his seasoned character, hardened after years in the position.
Yoo Jae Myung talks about his character
Explaining how he approached the role, Yoo Jae Myung stated: “I wanted to naturally portray the type of adults and members of the older generation who are always around us.”
The actor added that the film seeks to show with humor the different types of people that exist in the world: “People who argue with each other, reach agreements, resort to dirty tactics to protect their position, and, despite everything, lead lives guided by sincerity.”
Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng release date
Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng will be released in theaters nationwide on October 28, as confirmed by the film's production team.
Frequently asked questions about Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng
When is Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng released?
The film will arrive in South Korean theaters on October 28, according to official information shared by the production.
Who plays Moon Joo Yeol in Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng?
Actor Yoo Jae Myung plays Moon Joo Yeol, the head of the committee in charge of creating the CSAT questions within the film's plot.
What is Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng about?
The story follows Maeng Bo Ram, a Korean language teacher who, due to an administrative error, joins the team that secretly creates the South Korean college entrance exam.
Who stars in Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng?
Actress Lee Sun Bin leads the cast as Maeng Bo Ram, while Yoo Jae Myung plays Moon Joo Yeol, head of the CSAT creation committee.
