"Giving Up Diet for Pregnant Role"... Jung Soojeong's Big Challenge in 'Aebigyuhwan'

On the afternoon of the 3rd, actress and singer Jung Soo-jung is listening to a question at the press screening of the movie "Emergency Declaration" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Jung Soo-jung (Krystal), a singer and actress formerly of the group f(x), transforms into a five-month pregnant woman in her first leading film debut, "Abbigu-hwan."

On the 3rd, a press screening of the film "Abbigu-hwan" was held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Director Choi Ha-na, Jung Soo-jung, Jang Hye-jin, Choi Deok-moon, Lee Hae-young, Kang Mal-geum, and Shin Jae-hwi attended the event.

"Abbigu-hwan" is a drama about To-il (Jung Soo-jung), a sharp five-month pregnant woman who sets out to find her biological father, who lost contact 15 years ago, and her fianc? who left home.

The lead role To-il attracted attention from the casting stage. Since Jung Soo-jung, an idol and unmarried, taking on the role of a pregnant woman was not an easy challenge.

Director Choi Ha-na said, "Although f(x)'s Krystal has a strong image, I liked her past work 'High Kick,' so I expected she would do well in comedy acting."

Jung Soo-jung said, "When I first received the offer to play a pregnant woman, I think I sighed," but added, "It was such a big challenge that I hesitated. However, after reading the script, I read it all at once and immediately said I would do it. The script was that interesting."

She continued, "The difficult part was having to wear a belly prosthetic and keep filming in the summer heat, which made me sweat a lot. Other than that, I think I enjoyed filming everything."

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