by Hazel Jung, August 8, 2023
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On the upcoming JTBC drama series Destined With You, premiering on August 23rd, still images of Lee Hong Jo (played by Jo Bo Ah), a level 9 civil servant with extraordinary determination and loveliness, has been revealed. Expectations are high for Jo Bo Ah's performance as she portrays the multifaceted charisma of the character.


Destined With You is an unavoidable romance between Lee Hong Jo, a bottom-tier civil servant who comes into possession of a sealed ancient book that had been locked away for over 300 years, and Jang Shin Yu (played by Rowoon), the sacrificial lamb of the said book. Starting from their heartfelt wishes, which they cannot resist, a sweet and delightful romance unfolds, awakening excitement in viewers.


Lee Hong Jo, who handles complex issues like an expert in solving complaints, diligently picks up trash as she jumps into a lake, revealing her strong sense of duty. The photos also capture her sad expression, as she does not quickly lose her smile. Behind her energetic laughter, there seems to be a hidden story, making viewers curious about her genuine emotions. Jo Bo Ah takes on the role of Lee Hong Jo, a complaint solver at the Onju City Hall and a civil servant in the Greenery Department, who untangles Jang Shin Yu's curse. Lee Hong Jo, who is used to dealing with unimaginable complaints and always gives her best effort, is a familiar character to her. Unexpectedly becoming the "owner of the cursed book" suddenly gives her the key to unlocking Jang Shin Yu's curse.


What changes will come to Lee Hong Jo's ordinary daily life as the "owner of the cursed book"? How will she fate become entwined with Jang Shin Yu? These questions increase the curiosity of the viewers. Jo Bo Ah mentioned, "When I first read the script, I thought the interaction between Hong Jo and Shin Yu was fun, and the script was written appealingly and charmingly in every scene." She also expressed excitement about the unique storyline, saying, "The genre was interesting, something I don't see often."


Jo Bo Ah described her character Lee Hong Jo, "Hong Jo is bold and courageous. Despite being in a lonely and difficult situation alone, she is a character who strives to improve her life. While acting, I put extra effort into expressing Hong Jo's bright and courageous personality." She emphasized the allure of the drama, saying, "The dynamic situations Hong Jo faces and her lovely, cheerful side are the charm points." With this, expectations for the drama have been raised.

Destined With You will premiere on the 23rd at 10:30 PM KST.

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