Im Soo Jung and Jin Kyung face a sharp conflict of values in the new tvN melodrama "Melancholia."
In the drama, Im Soo Jung plays the role of Ji Yoon Soo, a Mathematics teacher opposite Jin Kyung who will take on the role of the school affair chairwoman of Ahseong High School.
Im Soo Jung and Jin Kyung Clash Due to Opposing Values
Ji Yoon Soo, a Mathematics teacher who teaches students the joy in learning, is played by seasoned actress Im Soo Jung.
She has the ability to teach students the beauty of Mathematics and help them enter a prestigious university. As a result, parents who want their children to enter a world class university want to join the classes looked over by Ji Yoon Soo in hopes to increase their children's competitiveness in the entrance exams.
On the other hand, No Jung Ah, the chairwoman of Ahseong High School is played by Jin Kyung. She also has the same affection for the students but she has a distinctly different style.
She will do anything, may it be illegal and absurd, just to send the students of Ahseong High School to good universities.
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She has a wide network of connections, earning the nickname "Queen of Social Circles." No Jung Ah has a silver tongue.
Because of the undeniable contrasting views and values in life, a clash is inevitable. The two strong women's differences can be recognized at once.
Ji Yoon Soo, who wants her students to find their learning enjoyable, appears to be friendly with students. While No Jung Ah, who sees students as a medium to alleviate the poor reputation of the school, comes off as snobbish, stern and strict.
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Attention is focused on how the two will portray their roles and immerse themselves in their own narratives. Expectations on their clashes and interactions are increasing as the premiere date draws nearer.
'Melancholia' Release Date and Other Details
tvN's upcoming Wednesday and Thursday melodrama "Melancholia" is helmed together by Kim Sang Hyeop and Kim Ji Woon, and produced by Studio Dragon and Bon Factory.
Im Soo Jung and Lee Do Hyun's "Melancholia" is slated to air for the first time on November 10 at 10:30 p.m. KST on tvN.
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It will also be available for worldwide streaming on iQIYI.
In case you missed it, watch the heart-fluttering teaser of "Melancholia" here:
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Written by Elijah Mully.
