Lim Ji Yeon has shared insights into her upcoming JTBC drama “The Tale of Lady Ok”! “The Tale of Lady Ok” tells the intense survival con game of runaway slave Goo Deok Yi (Lim Ji Yeon), who assumes the identity of Lady Ok Tae Young after faking her name, status, and even her husband, and Cheon Seung Hwi ( Choo Young Woo ), who risks everything to protect her. Lim Ji Yeon takes on the role of the fake Ok Tae Young, a former slave who escapes her harsh reality to assume the identity of a noblewoman. After enduring years of abuse, she finally seizes the chance to live the life she’s always dreamed of—a peaceful existence where she can grow old with dignity.
Using her intelligence and abilities that had been overlooked due to her low status, she carves out a life more extraordinary than the one she was born into. On why she chose to star in the drama, Lim Ji Yeon shared, “I’ve always been curious about historical dramas and felt a thirst for the genre. I was drawn to how the growth of a female character is beautifully interwoven with elements of romance and genre storytelling.
I was also intrigued by the challenge of portraying two identities at the same time.” Speaking about her character, she noted, “Ok Tae Young feels like someone who transcends the rigid class distinctions of her era. At first, I was curious about Goo Deok Yi who pretends to be Ok Tae Young, but as I delved deeper into the role, her wisdom and warmth captivated me.
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