Jang Ki-yong reveals feelings about comeback with drama ‘The Atypical Family’

On April 2, the press conference for JTBC’s new Saturday-Sun drama ‘The ATYPY Family’ was held at the Standford Hotel in Sangam-dong, Seoul, with the presence of Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Soo-hyun, Park So – yi and director Cho Hyun-tak.

“The Atypical Family” is a fantasy novel based on a webtoon in which Bok Gwi-joo (Jang Ki-yong), a man who has superpowers but loses his abilities due to a chronic illness, but changes his life after becoming intertwined with Do Da -hae (Chun Woo-hee).

The drama attracted a lot of attention because it is Jang Ki-yong’s comeback project, three years after completing his military service. He enlisted as an active duty soldier in August 2021 and was discharged from the military in February last year. His previous work was SBS’s 2022 drama “Now, We Are Breaking Up,” starring alongside Song Hye-kyo.

Jang Ki-yong expressed his feelings at the press conference, saying: “When I look back at my twenties, I was very busy. For the first time in a year and a half, I took a necessary break. When I returned to work after serving in the military, I felt a sense of stability.”

About the changes after the military break, the actor shared: “Then I felt like I was being chased by something and I was always in a hurry. For the first time, I felt peace in my mind as I prepared for this drama. I spent my time slower and relaxed.”

Jang Ki-yong explained why he chose “The Atypical Family” as his comeback work: “The script was very interesting. I felt that through this drama I could show an unexpected performance.”

JTBC’s new Saturday-Sun drama “The Atypical Family” premieres May 4 at 10:30 p.m.

Source: wikitree