Jang Dong Yoon Talks About Choosing “Queen Mantis” And What Sets The Drama Apart
Jang Dong Yoon shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “Queen Mantis”!
A remake of the French series “La Mante,” “Queen Mantis” is a crime thriller starring Go Hyun Jung as Jung Yi Shin, a famous serial killer nicknamed “The Mantis” who brutally murdered five men 20 years ago and has been imprisoned ever since. When a new serial killer emerges, copying The Mantis’s distinctive style, the police approach Jung Yi Shin for her assistance in solving the case. Jang Dong Yoon plays detective Cha Soo Yeol, who must work alongside his mother Jung Yi Shin, whom he has despised his entire life.
Explaining why he chose to star in the drama, Jang Dong Yoon said, “Above all, the biggest reason was that director Byun Young Joo was helming the project. It’s not an easy project, but as a fan of the director, I had absolute trust in her.”
When asked about his filming experience, he shared, “Director Byun Young Joo really understands actors. She gives directions more easily and precisely than anyone, and communicates so well. The atmosphere on set was also truly great.”
He added, “Especially in scenes that required intensity, she showed powerful and outstanding directing skills. The mise-en-scène of this drama is definitely something to look forward to.”
Jang Dong Yoon also emphasized, “‘Queen Mantis’ is a well-made crime thriller that brings together the director’s skill, the writer’s detailed storytelling, and the actors’ performances. Viewers will find it both intense and thrilling at the same time.”
“Queen Mantis” premieres on September 5 at 9:50 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Jang Dong Yoon in “Oasis” with subtitles on Viki below:
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