Uhm Jung Hwa is in talks to lead a new KBS K-drama.
On August 28th, industry insiders shared that Uhm Jung Hwa has been offered to lead the upcoming KBS K-drama titled The Wife. According to reports, the actress is positively discussing this with the production team of the series.
Uhm Jung Hwa's agency Saram Entertainment gave their statement regarding the casting of the singer-actress. According to the agency, "Uhm Jung Hwa did receive the offer and she is positively reviewing the proposal. Nothing has been decided yet."
If Uhm Jung Hwa decides to lead the KBS K-drama, this will be her follow-up series after JTBC's Doctor Cha. She proved her success with her solid acting skills and chemistry with other casts Kim Byung Chul, Min Woo Hyuk, Song Ji Ho, Myung Se Bin, and Jo Aram.
Before she returns to the small screen, Uhm Jung Hwa will first lead the upcoming movie Miss Fortune with Song Sae Byuk, Girls Day's Bang Min Ah, Park Ho San, Son Byung Ho, and Kim Jae Hwa.
Uhm Jung Hwa is known for leading the K-dramas Our Blues, You're Too Much, Witch's Romance, The Man Who Can't Get Married, Wife, and more.
The Wife will tell the story of a woman living a fake life by using someone else's name. While she tries to hide her secret, the more struggle she faces.
Uhm Jung Hwa got the offer to play the role of Yeo Sang. A woman who falls into the trap and her life gets uglier as she keeps her secret. She is a woman who people envied with her almost perfect life. She is a person with a perfect score on the CSAT, a best-selling author with a senior admission history at Seoul National University, and even a great mother to her child.
Expectations rise on how Uhm Jung Hwa will captivate viewers once again with another character that she will portray. The upcoming K-drama will showcase friendship, twisted marital love, and motherhood.