26

2

News

Actress Ha Yeon Soo opens up about her role in the Japanese drama 'The Tiger and Her Wings' on 'Radio Star'

AKP STAFF
Posted by Demian09 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 9,084

On the December 11th episode of MBC's entertainment show 'Radio Star', actress Ha Yeon Soo made her first public broadcast appearance in three years, candidly discussing her experience starring in the Japanese historical drama 'The Tiger and Her Wings'.

she revealed, "I appeared in the NHK public broadcasting series 'The Tiger and Her Wings'. a period drama. It achieved a peak viewership rating of 20%, and a special broadcast is also planned. I consider myself lucky to be part of such a success."

However, she also shared the challenges she faced during the casting process. "The Japanese drama team asked me about Korean history, and I had to address unresolved historical issues such as the comfort women problem," 

Ha said. She admitted that landing the role wasn’t easy. "I spoke from a Korean perspective, but I was uncertain and overjoyed at the same time. Initially, the role was intended for a Taiwanese actor, but the drama became the first to acknowledge the massacre of Koreans during the Great Kanto Earthquake. 


I found it meaningful to be part of such a project," she explained. Ha added, "In fact, NHK received complaints because a Korean actor was cast in the drama."

Ha also reflected on the backlash she faced in Korea. "I received criticism in Korea too, since the drama is set during the Japanese colonial period, and I played a Korean student studying in Japan, which could lead to misunderstandings. 


However, I portrayed a lawyer advocating for Koreans who were victims of the atomic bomb, which I found deeply significant," she said, surprising the audience with her thoughtful perspective.

SEE ALSO: Nam Bo Ra, eldest of 13 siblings, celebrates bridal shower with her look-alike sisters

  1. Ha Yeon Soo
9,084 Share 93% Upvoted

allkpop in your Inbox

THE TOP 10 STORIES DELIVERED DAILY
Kim Hye Soo
Nam Bo Ra
Baek Ji Young, Jung Suk Won
Lee Sang Min
Brian, Hwanhee, Jang Shin Young, Kim Gu Ra, Yoo Se Yoon
Han Ji Min
Kim Woo Bin
misc.
Kim Ok Bin, Ryu Soo Young
Brian, Hwanhee, Jang Shin Young, Kim Gu Ra, Yoo Se Yoon
Apink, Eunji
Nam Bo Ra
BTS, V
RM (Rap Monster), Tablo
TWICE, Jihyo
New Message

SEND