Hyeri from ‘100’ said, “Mysterious character, trying to look prettier than usual.”

‘Benevolent Competition’ 이혜리 was confident that she would show a different side than before. The STUDIO X+U drama ‘Benevolent Competition’, first released on February 10th, is a mystery thriller surrounding the fierce admission competition at South Korea’s top 1% Chahwa Girls’ High School, where students reveal their desires to Seulgi who has transferred, and the mysterious death of her father who was a college entrance exam question committee member.

Above all, interest is heated towards actress 이혜리, who returns with a completely new face through this work. On the 3rd, the side of ‘Benevolent Competition’ released an interview with 이혜리.

Regarding her decision to appear in ‘Benevolent Competition’, 이혜리 said, “I felt a slight sense of liberation from breaking taboos while reading the script.

I thought there wouldn’t be many opportunities to act in such stories, and I was drawn into the unique atmosphere I hadn’t felt in other works.”She continued, “The tense psychological tension felt in the relationships between the characters was interesting.

Also, J was a character of an entirely different disposition from the roles I’ve played so far, so I was looking forward to showing a new side,” she explained. About the character ‘유제이’ she played, 이혜리 said, “J seems to be a perfect friend.

With a good family background, a good student, and even beautiful, she is the star and wannabe of Chahwa Girls’ High School,” and added, “However, behind her seemingly perfect appearance, she hides a lack, and her actions that seem benevolent may have other intentions.

He said, “It would be more fun if you watch by deducing the hidden meanings behind the seemingly visible scenes.” About what she worked on for the character, 이혜리 mentioned, “I concentrated on expressing the cold eyes and unreadable expression contrasting her friendly and kind exterior.

To act Jay, I had to understand Jay’s attitude, so I imagined how Jay would make choices and constantly sought answers,” and explained, “To create Jay as a mysterious and attractive character, I excluded justification to complete the character.” She also said, “As Jay is the wannabe of Chahwa Girls’ High School, I tried to appear prettier than usual.

I was meticulous about accessories, bags, and other detailed aspects, even in scenes that required wearing a school uniform, as well as in scenes where I appeared in civilian clothes.” 이혜리 concluded, “I think you will be able to see a side of ‘이혜리’ that you have never seen before.

Previously, I played characters who were bright, cheerful, and possessed positive energy, whereas Jay is a character with a dark spot and is ruthless.

She is a character whose coldness stands out more than warmth, so I think viewers will see this work and think, ‘Did 혜리 have this face?'” she said, heightening expectations. Meanwhile, STUDIO X+U drama ‘Benevolent Competition’ featuring 이혜리’s new face is set to premiere on February 10th via U+tv and U+Mobile TV. Reporter 강주희 kjh818@edaily.co.kr