The audience can’t believe that this actress is already 51 years old.
In addition to SBS’s “Revenant” and MBC’s “Number,” “Durian’s Affair” has also joined the lineup of weekend K-dramas. The first episode recorded a rating of 4.167% – an unexpectedly decent record for a TV Chosun drama. With this achievement, “Durian’s Affair” became the second-highest-rated opening drama in the history of TV Chosun, second only to “Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce).”
“Durian’s Affair” revolves around the story of two women from the Joseon dynasty who suddenly appear in 2023. They time-travel to the exact moment when the wealthy Dan family is hosting a party at their luxurious mansion. Here, they encounter many unexpected situations. Both women also fall into a turbulent romance with people from the 21st century.
After the first episode, the lead actress Park Joo Mi stood out and her performance earned much praise. Her appearance fits well in both the historical and modern settings in “Durian’s Affair.” Viewers are surprised to learn that Park Joo Mi is already 51 years old, as she looks like she’s in her 30s.
In “Durian’s Affair,” Park Joo Mi plays Du Ri An. During the Joseon era, Ri An was married into the Park family but secretly maintained a relationship with Dol Se, a servant who had been with her for many years. She gave birth to a son named Park On, but the secret of the child’s biological father is known only to her.
One day, Dol Se sacrifices his life to save Du Ri An, and Park On grows up and has a happy marriage with the daughter of the Kim family, Kim So Jo. However, tragedy strikes when Park On suddenly passes away. Amidst the grief, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law coincidentally time-travel to the present and unexpectedly appear at an event in the wealthy Dan family. Here, Du Ri An reunites with Dol Se, who has reincarnated.
Park Joo Mi was born in 1972 and became famous for her timeless beauty. Her career was interrupted when she decided to step back from the spotlight and take care of her family for 10 years. “Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)” marked Park Joo Mi’s magnificent comeback, and currently, she is continuing her success with “Durian’s Affair.”
Source: K14
