Chung Kyuri reflects on her acting journey, upcoming drama 'Four Hands', and her experiences in Japan in a recent interview.
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In 2018, Chung Kyuri debuted as a member of the girl group fromis_9 and is currently active as an actor. After starting her acting career in the web drama 'Essential Love Education', she has showcased stable acting skills through works like 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay', 'Cheer Up', 'Pyramid Game', and 'When the Phone Rings'. In 2026, she is set to star in the new drama 'Four Hands' alongside Song Kang and Lee Jun-young (Jun from UKISS). We conducted an interview with her, asking about the highly anticipated 'Four Hands', her recent activities, and what she wants to try in Japan. She mentioned that since 'Four Hands' is a music drama, she hopes viewers will enjoy the performance scenes. She also discussed her character, Hong Jae-in, who appears perfect on the surface but has hidden emotions that she worked hard to portray. She is currently in the early stages of filming and has been taking lessons to portray her character's love for music authentically. She shared her thoughts on her past works, her desire to travel after finishing projects, and her goals as an actor. Kyuri expressed her wish to try various roles and genres, including historical dramas and professional roles. She also shared her daily routine and interests, including her love for reading and watching films. Kyuri fondly recalled her first trip to Japan and her desire to experience winter in Sapporo. She expressed her eagerness to connect with her Japanese fans and hopes to participate in Japanese productions in the future. Finally, she conveyed her gratitude to her fans and her commitment to delivering great performances in 2026.
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