The first teaser for Channel A’s upcoming Saturday-Sunday drama “The Witch” has been released!
Kang Full is the author of the “Moving” webtoon. “The Witch” is a story of a woman who keeps herself distant from the world because of some tragedy and a man who refuses to give up on her—a man who tries to rescue her from the mysterious form of death.
This newly released teaser video introduces the mysterious love story between Dong Jin (Jinyoung) and Mi Jeong (Roh Jeong Eui). On a snowy day, high school student Dong Jin sees a girl at the end of his sight, Mi Jeong, whose face looks sad.
After a male student is killed by lightning, Mi Jeong is the cause of this strange accident, a rumors start to spread at school.
Although Mi Jeong himself admits that strange things happened around her when she was young. Mi Jeong finally left school, unable to bear the rumors any longer.
Years later, Dong Jin, who is now a very popular data miner in the industry, heard the name “Mi Jeong” on a subway and was surprised. A man confesses to the person in front of him, and says, “Mi Jeong, I like you,”
Standing right before the man is none other than, Mi Jeong, As though she is trying to hide her presence, she pulls it down a little her hat. She reacts angrily to the man’s confession, she says, “What do you know about me?
Reunited with Mi Jeong by fate, Dong Jin’s journey to save Mi Jeong—marked as a “witch” due to rules like the death curse—becomes the central focus of the story.
In "The Witch" Jinyoung denies all odds for the sake of love.
Jinyoung will play the role of data miner Dong Jin, who is very well-known in the industry.
Dong Jin transfers to the statistics department to prove that Mi Jeong is not a witch. Coincidentally, he meets Mi Jeong 10 years later after graduation, hoping to bring her into the world, trying to find a pattern of misfortune around her.
Newly released stills show Jinyoung’s transformation into the intelligent Dong Jin. He only sees the truth of the facts without any emotion and is a completely logic-based character. However,
he dedicates himself to statistics so he can assure the woman he loves that she is not a witch, and searching tirelessly the truth behind the law of misfortune.
Director Kim Tae Kyun commented that Jinyoung’s voice and vision are very similar to Dong Jin’s. The character of actor possesses the innocence and sincerity. The production team also commented, ‘The Witch’ is a project that integrates Jinyoung’s established acting skills, who displayed his talent in various projects, viewers are being asked to expect to anticipate how Dong Jin will save Mi Jeong through love against the backdrop of Kang Ful’s chilling mystery story.
On February 15, 9:10 p.m. KST “The Witch” drama will premiere.
Roh Jeong Eui is a lonely outcast veiled in misfortune and mystery in the new drama "The Witch"
Roh Jeong Eui plays the role of Mi Jeong, a mysterious woman, known as a “witch” and she has broken all ties with the world around her. Death and misfortune have surrounded her since childhood as every man who has fallen in love with her has ended up injured or dead in the end. Mi Jeong hides away from the world, overwhelmed by this stigma.
Newly released stills reveal Mi Jeong’s haunting loneliness, dressed in black and with his hat pulled a little down, and avoiding anyone who might come close to her which shows a defensive attitude. Yet, her sad gaze at the snowfall expresses a longing to escape his isolation and reconnect with the world. Director Kim Tae Kyun praised Roh Jeong Eui’s portrayal, highlighting her perfect coordination with the character.
The director commented that when the casting meeting with Roh Jeong Yui was first arranged then it felt like Mi Jeong had entered the room herself. She was so immersed in the character that not only me, but the entire staff shouted, ‘It’s Mi Jeong!’ how perfectly she portrayed the character during the test shoot.
On February 15, 9:10 p.m. KST, “The Witch” will premiere.
3 things to notice in Roh Jeong Yui and Jinyoung's new drama "The Witch"
Here are three things to note below here:
The law of misfortune
“The Witch” introduces a character who is destined not only for misfortune but also for tragedy which is similar to Murphy’s Law. Mi Jeong is a woman where anyone who falls in love with her gets hurt or dies. After rumors spread that she caused the accident and death, everyone stigmatized her as a witch, even though she may be innocent. As a result, she became isolated from society. In her loneliness, Mi Jeong wants someone to remember him, come to her, and help her get out of a situation where she seems to have no way.
Data and Algorithms
The only person who is free from rumors is Dong Jin(GOT7’s Jinyoung). A man of logic and reason, he relies only on data and algorithms, in the notion of a witch, he refuses to believe. Dong Jin had feelings for Mi Jiong since high school but never admitted it. Dong Jin decided to study statistics, eventually becoming one of the top data miners in the field.
When Dong Jin unexpectedly meets Mi Jeong again, he is determined to help her get rid of her loneliness. The existence of the witch cannot be explained through logic, which requires Dong Jin to gather information and investigate to explore the truth behind the mysterious “Law of Misfortune.”
The redemption of love
The concept of “witch” is born out of hatred and extreme emotions. Ironically, the witch’s redemption is only possible through truth – something that can be understood through reason. Despite knowing that loving Mi Jeong could lead to death, Dong Jin didn’t give up.
He embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth, risking his own life in the process. Whether he can break the law of bad luck and show Mi Jeong a ray of hope remains to be seen in the upcoming drama.