Kim Se Jeong Reveals Reason for Choosing to Star in "MOON LOVERS" - Discusses Chemistry with Kang Tae Oh

In her latest interview, Kim Se Jeong shared the reasons behind her decision to star in Moon River. She admitted that she was immediately attracted to the story idea about the soul exchange between ordinary people and nobles. "I feel this theme can present the sincere human side of both characters," she revealed.

As her debut in a historical drama, Se Jeong prepared herself very seriously. She studied the local dialect, practiced wearing hanbok every day, and even spent a week in Boryeong to truly understand the life of the Joseon people. Together with Kang Tae Oh, she also practiced mimicking each other's gestures and intonation to make the character exchange feel real. The drama Moon River is scheduled to premiere on October 31, 2025, at 21:50 KST.

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1. Moon River, A Fantasy Romance Story in the Joseon Era

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The latest drama Moon River tells the story of two souls who have swapped bodies in the Joseon era. The story centers on Park Dal Yi (Kim Se Jeong), a female merchant who has lost her memory, and a prince who suddenly swaps bodies with her. From there, both learn to understand each other's lives, from the luxuries of the palace to the harsh realities of the common people.

Directed by Kim Sang Hyub (True Beauty, Extraordinary You), Moon River combines romance, humor, and humanitarian values against a grand backdrop and captivating cinematography. This drama is scheduled to premiere on October 31, 2025, ready to fill the end of the year with a sweet yet meaningful love story.

2. A New Challenge for Kim Se Jeong

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For Kim Se Jeong, Moon River is a new challenge as this is her debut in a historical drama. She admitted to feeling nervous wearing a hanbok and speaking with the formal dialect typical of the Joseon era. However, it was from this experience that she discovered a new side to her acting. "I want to portray a strong yet gentle female character. Dal Yi is not just a victim of circumstances, but someone brave enough to seek her identity," she expressed.

To prepare for this role, Se Jeong underwent intensive training, delving into the history of the Joseon people's lives, and practicing how to speak like an ordinary citizen of that time. She even spent a week in Boryeong to truly understand the atmosphere and lifestyle that aligns with the setting of Moon River.

3. Warm Chemistry with Kang Tae Oh

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Kang Tae Oh's presence as a co-star is one of the biggest attractions of Moon River. In this drama, both have to display a unique dynamic due to the soul exchange where Se Jeong and Tae Oh portray characters that take over each other's bodies.

To build natural chemistry, they discussed in-depth about expressions, gestures, and the tone of each character's speech. "We even exchanged lines from the script and tried to imitate each other's speaking style so that the audience could truly feel the soul exchange," said Se Jeong. With strong acting skills and chemistry that has already been evident even behind the scenes, this pair is expected to become one of the most interesting duos in Korean dramas this year.

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