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Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Our Unwritten Seoul star Park Bo Young's international fan meetings postponed days before show
Park Bo Young has long been celebrated not only in South Korea but also internationally for her memorable roles in hit series like Strong Woman Do Bong-soon, Melo Movie, Doom at Your Service, and more. The actress from Our Unwritten Seoul was scheduled to meet her international fans, but those plans now appear to be on hold. Originally, the tour was planned to start with a domestic fan meeting in Seoul on May 7, followed by visits to Macau, Bangkok, and Taiwan. However, on May 2, BH Entertainment, her agency, announced that the overseas fan meeting tour would be temporarily postponed due to internal circumstances. The agency said, " Park Bo Young' s overseas fan meeting tour has been temporarily postponed due to internal circumstances." The agency expressed its deep regret for the delay and sincerely apologized to fans who had been eagerly waiting for the chance to see Park Bo Young. They also assured fans that all tickets already purchased will be fully refunded and asked for understanding during this unexpected postponement. BH Entertainment promised they would work hard to come back with an improved event and share better news soon. The agency thanked fans once again for their continued support and patience, promising to keep everyone updated on plans. Fans are encouraged to monitor official announcements for refund procedures and the rescheduling of the tour. Park Bo Young is set to hold a solo fan meeting called "Written BY" on May 7, with sessions at 2 PM and 7 PM (KST). at YES24 LIVEHALL, where she will connect with her domestic fans. Currently, Park Bo Young is engaging viewers with her role in the new tvN drama Unknown Seoul, where she stars alongside male lead Park Jiyoung. The show has been gaining attention for its intriguing plot and strong performances, further boosting her popularity both at home and overseas. About Our Unwritten Seoul Our Unwritten Seoul is a touching drama that follows the intertwined lives of two identical twin sisters who decide to swap their lives. Against the lively backdrop of Seoul, the story explores themes of identity, personal growth, and the complexities of relationships. Enter Park Jiyoung, their longtime friend who has now become a lawyer. As he reconnects with the twins, he faces the challenge of figuring out who's who and navigating the romantic twists that follow. Park Bo Young takes on the challenging double role of the twins, Mi Ji and Mi Rae, bringing both characters vividly to life.
Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Our Unwritten Seoul first impression: Does Park Bo Young even need a male lead in her K-dramas anymore?
Park Bo Young may not be riding a major winning streak lately, but she never fails to surprise with her genre-hopping choices and magnetic chemistry with co-stars. In Our Unwritten Seoul, Netflix's latest K-content drop, she proves she's not just the queen of rom-coms for her leading men, but she also can have crackling chemistry with herself as well. The story revolves around twin sisters, Mi Rae and Mi Ji, both played by Bo Young. The show debuted to a modest 3% viewership in Korea, but pulled a dramatic U-turn, soaring to No. 1 on Netflix Korea's Top 10 Series list just three days post-premiere. Globally, it's already pulling more heat than her Daily Dose of Sunshine and the Melo Movie (her last two OTT hits). And what's a Seoul story without a little swoon? GOT7's Jinyoung is a scene-stealer in a sea of the same. Also read: Go Min Si's school bullying controversy explained: Is her new Netflix K-drama being axed? A typical twin story in the K-drama world would've gone the Shakespearean route, a modern-day Comedy of Errors spin, with rivalry and chaos between two identical sisters separated at birth. But when the maker is Park Shin Woo (Our Beloved Summer, Romance Is a Bonus Book), you know the script won't play by the rules. And though Seoul might be the backdrop, it's the soul of the two sisters that's truly interlinked. These sisters, who, as kids, playfully swapped lives to dodge punishments, always stayed in sync—Mi Rae, the studious one, would study for Mi Ji, while Mi Ji, who oddly enjoyed gulping medicines, would return the favour. But life, as always, had other plans. A tragedy hits the younger sister. Mi Rae moves to Seoul, and distance creeps in; soon, they're no longer the inseparable duo they once were. And just when they think they've drifted too far, fate brings them back together. Mi Ji sees the cracks in her sister's façade and proposes a familiar solution: swap lives again. Only this time, it's not a game, it's a high-stakes gamble. And there's way more at risk. Also read: Good Boy: Park Bo Gum says he'd 'love to do an Indian musical', talks Muhammad Ali as he gears to pack a punch in upcoming K-drama There's something oddly poetic about the names Mi Ji and Mi Rae. Maybe it's how they sound—or what they mean: 'unknown' and 'future'. Fitting. Like the names, they grow up, drift, bend, and break. Just two episodes in, and it's already circling the space that Kim Ji Won, Son Suk Ku's My Liberation Notes once held. Our Unwritten Seoul taps into that gut-level feeling of being an adult who suddenly realises they've stopped dreaming, not because they don't want to, but because the rent's due and survival is the dream now. Two sisters, two lives, carrying different kinds of weight. One's chasing a dream. The other's already in it, burnt out, stuck, can't quit, can't complain. If we have to to classify, Our Unwritten Seoul leans slice-of-life over rom-com or your usual sibling-centric K-drama. Life takes away Mi Ji's only talent, running, gone after a brutal injury kills her shot at becoming a national athlete. Mi Rae, meanwhile, climbs the ranks to become a senior specialist in Korea's finance department. She's got the title, the paycheck, the sharp wardrobe, while her twin's back in the village, juggling jobs, farming, cleaning schools, caring for their grandmother. Same face. Different worlds. But while Mi Rae quietly endures it all, drowning in thoughts she can't speak, Mi Ji still burns bright. Park Bo Young's switch-up is a rare move in her rock-solid career. She's always been familiar, safe, Healer, Strong Girl Bong-soon, Oh My Ghost. Not anymore. While it's too early to judge JinYoung's character, what we do know is this: he's the boy with partial hearing loss from an accident, burns from childhood, and a quiet place in the sisters' orbit. The only one who can tell Mi Ji and Mi Rae apart, even when their own mother can't. He carries a soft spot for Mi Ji, but something tells me he's going to carry a lot more by the time this wraps. His arc is far from done. Our Take Our Unwritten Seoul is a must-watch, especially if you've seen Bo Young's journey from the bubbly, petite girl next door to someone who still carries that charm, only now she's carrying the whole drama. This isn't just another pretty K-drama dipped in soft lighting, it digs into burnout, emotional fatigue, the daily job grind, and still makes space for love. And when the sisters start swapping places, you almost feel like you're switching with them, one moment you're Mi Ji, the next, Mi Rae. Torn between dreams and duty, burnout and hope, but somehow still whole. On the surface, it's a beautiful tale, but when you zoom out, it's a heartbreak. And yes, we'll absolutely be back for episode 3.
South China Morning Post
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Netflix K-drama Our Unwritten Seoul: Park Bo-young plays twins in character-driven drama
Lead cast: Park Bo-young, Park Jin-young Latest Nielsen rating: 5.05 per cent Looks can be deceiving, and Mi-ji and Mi-rae are counting on it. These are the twin sister protagonists of new Korean drama series Our Unwritten Seoul, both portrayed by Park Bo-young Melo Movie ). These twins are so identical that even their mother cannot tell them apart, but in many other respects they have grown into very different young women, each with their own problems and desires. Play When they were young, they would switch places if one of the sisters was better suited to a particular task. But when their mother caught them, she cut Mi-ji's hair to tell them apart once and for all.
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Park Bo Young reveals WHY it felt like 'shooting 2 dramas' while working on Our Unwritten Seoul: 'Had to memorize...'
In Our Unwritten Seoul, Park Bo Young stars as twin sisters with contrasting traits but an inseparable bond. The filming process was a considerable challenge for the actress, as she had to master playing two distinct characters. She recently discussed the difficulties of her role, especially during scenes featuring interactions between the twins. As per a Variety report, she compared the experience to juggling two full dramas at once. Park Bo Young, known for her roles in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon and Melo Movie was embarked on a fresh project playing dual roles in Our Unwritten Seoul. With the airing of its first two episodes on May 24 and 25, fans have loved the show, making its ratings soar. Through the drama, viewers witnessed Park Bo Young's flawless performances on screen, but what remains unseen is the immense hard work that went behind it. Regarding playing Yoo Mi Rae and Yoo Mi Ji, she said, "It was much harder than I had imagined." Park Bo Young revealed initially thinking that in the scenes where the sisters interacted, she would just have to memorize the entire script of that part, but later realised "it didn't work that way." Explaining the intricacies of the roles, she said, 'I had to memorize Mi Ji's lines separately, and then Mi Rae's separately. It honestly felt like shooting two dramas at once.' In some joint scenes of the twins, there was a stand-in to assist the actress, however, in some special effects scenes, she had to converse with literally "thin air." She also mentioned that normally she had to react to her scene partner's performance. But in Our Unwritten Seoul, she also had to anticipate and respond to her own performance as the twin sister, since she was playing both roles. This required her to predict how her "other character" would behave, adding complexity to her acting. However, the actress can be said to have used her almost two-decade of acting experience to do justice to the twin roles. Her ability to bring depth and distinctiveness to each character showcases her talent, and the effort she put into making their relationship believable, is evident in every scene.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Our Unwritten Seoul X review: Park Bo Young shines in emotional double role, opens at No. 1 as fans call it 'healing drama'
Our Unwritten Seoul X review: If chasing great scripts were an Olympic sport, Park Bo Young would take home the gold for South Korea. After stealing hearts with the slow-burn romance Melo Movie alongside Choi Woo Shik, the talented actress is back in Our Unwritten Seoul, and once again, she's at the top of her game, this time taking on a challenging double role. Also starring Jinyoung of Got7, the tvN drama premiered its first episode on Sunday (May 24), and the first reviews suggest it's another masterpiece from Park Bo Young. What's the plot of Our Unwritten Seoul? Our Unwritten Seoul follows twin sisters, Yu Mi Rae and Yu Min Ji, who have been each other's biggest support since birth, but adulthood slowly pulls them apart. Mi Rae is an academic genius, while Min Ji was once a rising sports prodigy until an unexpected injury abruptly ended her athletic career. Now, as adults, their lives couldn't be more different. Min Ji is a free-spirited soul taking on odd jobs just to get by, living one day at a time. Mi Rae, on the other hand, works a corporate job and quietly suffers under the weight of workplace bullying. When Min Ji decides to visit her sister after sensing her growing distance, she's devastated by what she learns. Mi Rae opens up about her mental burnout, the crushing isolation she feels, and how she sometimes wishes for an injury, just to get a few days off work. The confession breaks Min Ji's heart. In a desperate attempt to help, Min Ji makes a bold move: she secretly starts showing up at the office, pretending to be Mi Rae. Meanwhile, Jinyoung plays their neighbor, Lee He Soo, a kind-hearted and diligent lawyer who starts falling for Min Ji, unaware that she's not actually Mi Rae. Our Unwritten Seoul X review: Fans praise Park Bo Young-Jinyoung's reflective series With just one episode in, fans are already hooked on Our Unwritten Seoul, praising its raw, honest portrayal of burnout and the emotional toll of office life. One user wrote, 'Episode 1 was promising. #ParkBoYoung did her job well, playing two characters as twins—and in the next episode, she'll be playing four characters because their lives were switched. So proud of her! This is her comeback to TV dramas after four years.' episode 1 was promising. #ParkBoyoung did her job well, playing two characters as twins, and in the next episode boyoung will play four characters (because the twins' lives were switched) so proud, this is her comeback in tv drama after 4 years🥺#OurUnwrittenSeoul #미지의서울 Another commented, 'Love how they started this show, but what I love the most is the bond between the twins, Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Rae. Mi Ji deciding to live again like her sister—it's going to be a healing journey for both of them.' love how they started this show but what i love the most is the bond between the twins, yoo miji & yoo mirae... and miji deciding to live again like her twin just like before, it's gonna be healing journey for both of them 🤍#OurUnwrittenSeoul #OurUnwrittenSeoulEp1 A third viewer shared, 'Bo Young absolutely owned that scene. She portrayed Mi Ji's fear of losing her sister and Mi Rae's pain at seeing her sister willing to die with her rather than let go—so beautifully.' boyoung absolutely owned this scene she showed miji's fear of losing her sister and mirae's pain on seeing her sister ready to die with her than let go of her hand so beautifully😭acting Masterclass🙂↕️#OurUnwrittenSeoul #ParkBoYoung One fan penned: 'Just when you think you've seen her best, #ParkBoYoung proves you wrong every time. It's blowing my mind how she executed this. What an incredibly talented actress.' just when you think you've seen her best, #ParkBoYoung proves you wrong every blowing my mind thinking about how she executed this. What an incredibly talented actress.#OurUnwrittenSeoul Meanwhile, according to Nielsen Korea, Our Unwritten Seoul opened strong, with its first episode earning an average nationwide rating of 3.628% and an even higher 4.193% in Seoul—ranking No. 1 among cable TV dramas. The second episode is set to premiere on May 25 on tvN. International viewers can stream the new Park Bo Young starrer on Netflix. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
