Actors Jang Yoon-ju, right, and Choi Soo-in in a scene from “My Best, Your Least” / Courtesy of Studio dhL By Baek Byung-yeul Pregnancy can pose various challenges even for an adult. However, for a high school sophomore dealing with an unexpected pregnancy, support is crucial. "My Best, Your Least" intertwines the struggle of Yu-mi (Choi Soo-in), whose pregnancy places her future in jeopardy, with the emotional turmoil of her teacher Hee-yeon ( Jang Yoon-ju ), dealing with infertility.
Hee-yeon, burdened by her own infertility, reluctantly advises Yu-mi to leave school under pressure from a colleague, reflecting her conflicted feelings. However, as she contemplates Yu-mi's situation, she begins to consider what the best course of action might be, prompting the audience to also ponder the complexities of making the right choices under difficult circumstances. Model-turned-actor Jang revealed that after reading the script, she felt compelled to help Yu-mi.
"When I first read the script, it was the kind of story I like," Jang said during a press conference in Seoul, Tuesday. "I felt a sincere desire to help Yu-mi in my heart. That's why I chose this film.
" Choi, who appeared in the 2016 film "The World of Us" and the 2022 Netflix series "The Glory," connected well with her character's resilience and desire to continue her education despite her pregnancy. "When I first read the script, I had just graduated. I thought Yu-mi's character and personality were very similar to mine.