[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Seo Yeon Jeong = Actors Ha Seung-ri and Hyun Woo will be in charge of weekday nights with a tumultuous love story.
KBS 1TV’s new daily drama ‘Mary and the Quirky Daddies’ (Directed by Seo Yong-soo / Written by Kim Hong-joo / Produced by LI Entertainment, Monster Union), scheduled to air its first episode in October, is a drama depicting Mari’s adventurous journey to find her father! It’s a story about the birth of a quirky family that’s closer than blood and more enduring than connections.
Ha Seung-ri plays the role of Kang Mari, a young head of the household who takes responsibility for her troublemaking family while pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.
Hyun Woo takes on the role of Lee Gang-se, a first-year resident with a warm heart who always conveys bright energy. As interest soars in the story full of ups and downs surrounding the ‘true child scandal’, leads Ha Seung-ri and Hyun Woo introduce the charm and viewing points of the work.
First, Ha Seung-ri, who stands at the center of the true child scandal as Kang Mari, expressed affection by saying, “I really liked the cheerful and straightforward script,” and “All the characters and stories are alive with various charms.”
In particular, she raised the viewing desire of prospective viewers by saying, “If you watch how the tangled relationships unravel, you can enjoy it even more.”
Also, Ha Seung-ri, who said, “As soon as I read the first line, ‘a stereotypical T-type’, I was confident,” prepared a relaxed and open mindset to accept and face any situation to express a character who grew up in a not-so-easy family environment, raising curiosity about her unique interpretation of Kang Mari.
Meanwhile, Hyun Woo introduced the character of Lee Gang-se as “a warm person whose genuine care for those around him is charming, although he may seem somewhat blunt on the outside.”
Regarding the character preparation process, he revealed, “I thought it was important to naturally express the bonds within the family and the human aspect, so I meticulously studied everyday speech and gestures,” raising expectations for the acting he will showcase.
Hyun Woo explained ‘Mary and the Quirky Daddies’ as a “family drama that soothes the heart with a relatable story and warm message” and asked viewers to look forward to how the conflict, reconciliation, and growth of each character will be portrayed, assuring that the authenticity of watching a real family will be a great joy.
Another key point about ‘Mary and the Quirky Daddies’ is the excellent teamwork. Ha Seung-ri and Hyun Woo created a warm atmosphere by complimenting each other, saying, “Thanks to the constant consideration, I work with a smile,” and “The comfortable atmosphere allows me to immerse myself naturally.”
They said, “Natural acting comes out because we are with actors who are comfortable like family”, drawing attention to the chemistry not only between the two but also with other family members.
Lastly, Ha Seung-ri conveyed, “I hope it becomes a work that everyone can laugh and empathize with. Please show a lot of interest and love.”
Similarly, Hyun Woo expressed his determination by saying, “Please support the work that can bring laughter, emotion, and a sense of family importance. I will also repay with good acting.”
KBS 1TV’s ‘Mary and the Quirky Daddies’ will premiere at 8:30 PM on Monday, October 13, following the broadcast of ‘Grab the Great Fortune’.
