F(x)'s Krystal Jung is excited to have won the part of Rain's leading lady in the upcoming musical comedy "My Lovely Day." Although she already appeared in the hit drama "The Heirs" with the likes of Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye and Kim Woo Bin, she is a big fan of the singer and actor, whose real name is Jung Ji Hoon.
"I can't believe that I'll be starring in a drama with Ji Hoon oppa," she said. "I never once imagined that something like this would happen."
In "My Lovely Day" she will play Se Na, a music producer. After Se Na's older sister dies, she moves to Seoul to follow her dream of a career in the music industry. When she gets to Seoul she meets Hyun Wook, played by Rain. He was the man her sister loved.
When the singer-turned actress first read the story she was attracted to it because it was set in the music industry. She could also relate to Se Na's character and determination.
"I really want to try my hand at portraying Se Na, who overcomes all sorts of difficulties and ends up meeting her true love," said Krystal.
MBC also thought she was the perfect fit.
"We agreed that Krystal fits Se Na's role," said an MBC representative. "She is chic, pure and strong-willed, which are all required for the role."
Krystal is 12 years younger than Rain but they look good together. As happy as she is to work with him, Rain won't be her first enviable k-drama boyfriend. In "The Heirs" Krystal played Lee Bo Na and Kang Min Hyuk of CNBLUE played her adoring boyfriend.
The role of Se Na will be Krystal's first leading role. Before her supporting role in "The Heirs," Krystal had a supporting role in the 2011 "High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged." She made her debut in 2010 in the drama "More Charming by the Day."
"My Lovely Day" is also notable because it is comeback role for Rain, who has been absent from the small screen since 2010 when he appeared in the drama "The Fugitive: Plan B." He recently filmed a Hollywood movie "The Prince" with Bruce Willis.
Also cast in the drama are Infinite's L and actress Im Joo Eun. L will play a bad-tempered singer and Im Joo Eun will play r Shin Hae Yoon, the music agency director who grew up in a wealthy family.
"My Lovely Girl" begins shooting this week. It will air on Sept. 17 after "It's Okay, It's Love."
