Go Yoon Jung Shares How She Prepared For Her Role As Superhuman In Upcoming Drama “Moving”

Jun 27, 2023

Get ready to see a new side of Go Yoon Jung in the upcoming Disney+ original series “Moving”!

Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Moving” is a new superhero action drama about teenagers with hidden superhuman powers and their parents who, unbeknownst to them, harbor a painful secret from their past. They eventually team up to battle powerful dark forces that threaten multiple generations across different eras.

The drama boasts a star-studded cast that includes Go Yoon Jung, Ryu Seung Ryong, Jo In Sung, Han Hyo Joo, Cha Tae Hyun, Ryu Seung Bum, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Jung Ha, and Kim Do Hoon.

Go Yoon Jung plays Jang Hee Soo, the daughter of Jang Joo Won (Ryu Seung Ryong). Jang Hee Soo is a high school senior who is preparing for the entrance examination for the College of Physical Education. Inheriting her father’s special superpower, Hee Soo is gifted with incredible regenerative abilities. Because Hee Soo always feels sorry for her father who always sacrifices everything for her, she always gives him her brightest smile and supports him unconditionally.

Go Yoon Jung Shares How She Prepared For Her Role As Superhuman In Upcoming Drama “Moving”

One day, due to a series of unfortunate incidents that happened in her past, Hee Soo is transferred to a new school (Jeong Won High School) where she now becomes apathetic to her surrounding and acts distant. Eventually, Hee Soo starts to find her smile and old self again upon building a friendship with Bong Seok (Lee Jung Ha) after the two share a secret they both have in common.

Regarding her upcoming transformation as Jang Hee Soo, Go Yoon Jung remarked, “I was so passionate about the character. I felt like [it’s a character that] I can do well and will be fun to play.” The “Alchemy of Souls Part 2” actress then raised more anticipation for her character by saying, “The way we speak and our personalities are also similar.”

Go Yoon Jung Shares How She Prepared For Her Role As Superhuman In Upcoming Drama “Moving”

To fully immerse in her role, Go Yoon Jung is also revealed to have attended a hagwon (cram school) for real students who are preparing for the college of physical education’s entrance examinations. On this, the drama’s martial arts director Ryu Sung Chul commented, “She’s successfully turned the raw movements that actors usually have into something far more realistic. Please look forward to Go Yoon Jung’s action [scenes].”

Veteran actor Ryu Seung Ryong, who stars as her father in the drama, also gave Go Yoon high praise, saying, “She’s a solid and bright actress. She is a crucial part of the drama.” Lastly, producing director Park In Je explained that he cast the actress due to her strong and energetic image and stated, “She’s the perfect [actress] for the role.”

“Moving” will premiere on August 9.

Source: Soompi