• Apink's Jung Eun-ji is starring in the new K-drama "Miss Night and Day" alongside veteran actress Lee Jung-eun. The drama explores the challenges of aging and the pressure to stay youthful in South Korean society. Jung Eun-ji, known for her roles in "Reply 1997" and "Untouchable," says she was drawn to the drama's realistic portrayal of middle-aged women.
• In the drama, Jung Eun-ji plays a woman in her 40s who struggles with the changing perceptions of her value and beauty as she gets older. The role required her to take on a more mature and nuanced performance compared to her previous bubbly, youthful characters. Jung Eun-ji found the challenge rewarding and hopes the drama will resonate with viewers.
• The article also highlights Lee Jung-eun's acclaimed performance in the drama as a veteran actress who has faced similar issues of ageism and sexism in the entertainment industry. The drama aims to shed light on the complex realities that middle-aged women in South Korea navigate, from societal pressures to the difficulties of maintaining a career. Both Jung Eun-ji and Lee Jung-eun hope the drama will inspire empathy and understanding.