Jang Gyuri Shares Her Approach To Playing A Warm-Hearted Violist In “Four Hands, Two Sonatas”

Jang Gyuri has shared more insights into her upcoming drama “Four Hands, Two Sonatas”!

“Four Hands” is a piano term referring to two people playing a single piano together. The drama “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” follows the friendship, love, rivalry, and growth of Kang Pio (Song Kang) and Choi Jeong Yo (Lee Jun Young), who meet at an arts high school, tracing their journey from adolescence to adulthood as professional pianists.

Jang Gyuri plays Hong Jae In, a violist with perfect pitch who can accurately distinguish individual notes by ear.

Jang Gyuri revealed she was drawn to the drama because of its story about youth told through the world of classical music. She explained, “I found the story appealing because it portrays the growth, love, and friendship of young people with music at its center.”

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On her character Hong Jae In, she shared, “Music is everything to Hong Jae In. She grew up under a mother who runs an artist management company, so she naturally became close to music from a young age. That’s why music is not something particularly special to Hong Jae In—it is her life itself.”

Notably, Hong Jae In is one of the first people to recognize the extraordinary talent of student pianists Kang Pio and Choi Jeong Yo thanks to her exceptional ear. Jang Gyuri noted, “Music is her dream and also something that comforts her during difficult times, so I think she would have been more excited and happy than anyone else when she encountered such extraordinary talent.”

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To portray Hong Jae In’s deep understanding of music, Jang Gyuri shared, “I practiced the viola a lot, but I thought it was even more important to first develop my sensitivity toward music. So while preparing for this project, I listened to a lot of classical music and went to see performances.”

She continued, “I realized that because classical music has no lyrics, it can change infinitely depending on the performer’s condition and state of mind. I thought that aspect was very similar to acting. Even with the same script, a completely different work can be created depending on the actor’s condition and state of mind when delivering it.”

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Finally, she described Hong Jae In as “a warm-hearted person who is bright, loves people, and knows how to sincerely cheer on and support the people she loves.” She added, “She is someone who quietly stays by your side during difficult moments and gives you a sense of reassurance. Although she gradually matures as she goes through various experiences, she never loses her warm heart that allows her to trust and love others.”

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“Four Hands, Two Sonatas” will premiere on August 29 at 9:10 p.m. KST.

Until then, watch Jang Gyuri in “The Player 2: Master of Swindlers”:

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Kong Hyo Jin Dishes On Playing An Assassin In Upcoming Drama “A Bona Fide Killer”

Kong Hyo JIn has shared her thoughts on her upcoming drama “A Bona Fide Killer”!

Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, “A Bona Fide Killer” is an action drama about a working mother with a lethal job who is fighting to protect her work-life balance. In what marks her first MBC drama in 15 years, Kong Hyo Jin stars as Yu Bo Na, the seemingly ordinary manager of Sales Team 3 at Durumi Electronics, who is also secretly the legendary sniper known as “Kingfisher.”

On the surface, Yu Bo Na is an ordinary married woman who takes care of her husband and daughter, but unbeknownst to others, she leads a double life as a cold-blooded killer who eliminates heinous criminals that have escaped justice. After returning to work following a three-year maternal leave, she resumes her dangerous double life.

Explaining why she chose to star in the drama, Kong Hyo Jin recalled, “I read the original webtoon first, and I found it intriguing. What I found most appealing was that even though it’s a ‘dark hero’ story, the focus is on her ordinary everyday life as a married woman, rather than her cases.”

Kong Hyo Jin went on to share that while preparing for the role, she focused on emphasizing the contrasting sides of Yu Bo Na. “As a married woman, Yu Bo Na is always friendly and never stops smiling,” said the actress. “But for killer Yu Bo Na, unlike the other characters I’ve played up until now, I prepared to play her as stoic and unflappable in any situation.”

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When asked if there were any similarities between the character and her real-life personality, Kong Hyo Jin chose “flexibility.” She explained, “Yu Bo Na is a character who is able to handle any situation with flexibility, which is somewhat similar to the flexibility that I have built over the years while working as an actress.”

As for what she considers the most appealing aspect of the drama, Kong Hyo Jin chose “Yu Bo Na-style punishment.” “Yu Bo Na prioritizes the victims of crime over her own safety, and she delivers justice through actions instead of words,” said the actress. “When you hear about unbelievably shocking crimes on the news, doesn’t everyone think at some point that they’d like to personally step up and take action? I hope that through this drama, viewers will be able to enjoy that kind of vicarious thrill.”

“‘A Bona Fide Killer’ is not just a romance, but it’s a female dark hero story about true love and justice,” concluded Kong Hyo JIn. “I hope that you’ll join us for Yu Bo Na’s unique and satisfying punishments.”

“A Bona Fide Killer” will premiere on July 31 at 9:50 p.m. KST.

In the meantime, watch Kong Hyo Jin in “Crazy Romance” on Viki below:

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Or check out her film “Hit-and-Run Squad” below!

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