by Hazel Jung, August 18, 2023
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KBS 2TV's new weekend drama Hyo Shim's Independent Life, which premieres on September 16th, tells the story of Hyo Shim (played by Uee), a kind-hearted daughter who has sacrificed for her family her whole life due to her warm and empathetic nature. As she breaks away from her challenging family and seeks an independent life, the drama follows the journey of Hyo Shim and her family members discovering their self-reliant lives.

Uee, who received strong viewer affection for her resolute portrayal of Kim Do Ran in My Only One and contributed to a 50% viewership rating, returns to the spotlight in the leading role of Lee Hyo Shim.

Hyo Shim has taken on the role of being the backbone of the household, caring for her mother, two older brothers, and younger brother after her father disappeared one day without a trace. Her selfless and sacrificial nature, stemming from the belief that devoting herself to her family is her responsibility, makes her a modern version of the virtuous daughter Shim Cheong. She has excelled in physical activities from a young age and is skilled in exercise, so she now works as a fitness trainer at a fitness center. 

The released stills on the 18th showcase Hyo Shim's daily life as a fitness trainer. Diligent and sincere, she opens the fitness center doors early each morning and engages in her workout routine. Maintaining a firm and well-balanced physique is essential to instill trust in her clients. 

She observes the members' exercises during personal training sessions and checks their forms meticulously. Her cheerful and friendly demeanor has earned her popularity among the members, and she has become the ace of the fitness center.

Thanks to Uee's enthusiastic efforts to embody the role of a fitness trainer, the character of Hyo Shim, brimming with health and beauty, has come to life. The production team explained, "Uee deliberately tried to portray Hyo Shim's daily life perfectly. Since the moment the casting was confirmed, she increased the intensity of her workouts to further enhance her already appealing physique."Furthermore, the production team shared a behind-the-scenes story:

"When filming the scenes at the fitness center, Uee's flawless posture stood out, fitting perfectly with the current phrase 'her form is insane.' The on-set staff were amazed and even sought exercise tips from Yoo In Na. We are confident that Uee will deliver a flawless performance as she fully embodies the character of Hyo Shim."

KBS 2TV's new weekend drama Hyo Shim's Independent Life premieres on September 16th at 8:05 PM KST.

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