Son Ye Jin considered taking a leading role in the upcoming historical drama "The King's Face," starring Seo In Guk and Lee Jung Jae. If she had taken the role of Kim Ha Gee, she would have played a woman who was loved by both a prince and a king.
And while that might have been tempting she chose instead to sign on for a thriller directed by Lee Kyung Mi.
According to CJ Entertainment, the actress will appear in a film tentatively titled "House Full of Happiness."
"Son Ye Jin has been confirmed to star in director Lee Kyung Mi's new project, 'House Full of Happiness," which is due to start filming in September," said a representative of CJ Entertainment, which will distribute the film.
The film is a thriller about an ambitious politician who dreams of becoming a member of Congress. Son Ye Jin plays his wife. The couple becomes involved in a mysterious incident during his election campaign. Son Ye Jin's character tries to uncover the mystery behind the incident.
Son Ye Jin is best known to drama fans for her roles in the romantic comedy, "Personal Taste," and the melodrama "Shark." But she is an accomplished film actress, often praised for her versatility. She has appeared in 16 films to date, most notably, "A Moment To Remember" with Jung Woo Sung" and most recently "The Pirates" with Kim Nam Gil.
For her role in "Lovers Concerto," she won a Best New Actres Award from the 22nd Korean Federation of Film Critics. Her acting in the 2003 film "The Classic" earned her several awards. And her role in "My Wife Got Married" earned her Best Leading Actress award at the 2008 Blue Dragon Awards.
Part of the reason she is praised for her versatility is that she is not afraid to take on the challenge of trying different genres and roles.
In a 2011 interview with HanCinema, Son Ye Jin said that she wants to try new things because it helps her to grow as an actress.
"I am attracted to new genres, new characters and new stories," she said. "I think that if I enjoy the role, the audience enjoys the role. I hate making similar facial expressions and want to try something different. I want to break through the boundaries of my acting."
Since that interview her film roles have included playing a pirate, a restaurant manager and a reporter. And now she will play a politician's wife.
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