After three years of silence, actress Lee Na-young has officially returned—and with a bold first for her career. Following One Day Off (2023), she chose ENA’s new Monday–Tuesday drama Honour as her comeback project, marking her first-ever legal drama since debut.

Speaking at the production press conference held on January 26 at D-Cube City in Seoul, Lee shared that the script immediately pulled her in. She said reading it felt like becoming a viewer herself, comparing the experience to devouring a mystery novel in one sitting. Drawn by writer Park Ga-yeon’s sharp dialogue, raw texture, and emotionally layered storytelling, Lee explained she wanted to fully immerse herself in that world.

Honour represents a clear turning point in Lee Na-young’s filmography. Known for portraying quiet, everyday emotions in works like Romance Is a Bonus Book and One Day Off, she now steps into the center of a heavy, scandal-driven mystery. Her character, Yoon Ra-young, is a glamorous celebrity lawyer on the surface, but internally carries a complex mix of wounds, guilt, and a fierce sense of justice.

Lee admitted that not a single scene felt easy. Every moment required balancing multiple emotions at once, making it difficult to define a single tone. She described constant discussions with the director about emotional pitch and vocal delivery, calling the project one that significantly broadened her acting range. Leaving behind the familiar “healing drama” space, viewers are now eager to see what new intensity she brings.

Premiering on February 2 at 10 p.m., Honour also stands out for its focus on female friendship. Alongside Lee Na-young, Jung Eun-chae plays Kang Shin-jae, the cool-headed head of a law firm, while Lee Chung-ah portrays Hwang Hyun-jin, a passionate, justice-driven lawyer. Together, the three navigate loyalty, love, and friendship within the rigid boundaries of the law.

Jung Eun-chae shared that she was drawn to the story of three women struggling under different circumstances, adding that she worked hard to anchor the group as its emotional center. Lee Chung-ah revealed she took on physically demanding scenes for the role, stepping away from elegance to perform action-heavy sequences, joking that she was showered with affection on set like the youngest.

An amusing behind-the-scenes detail emerged when director Park Gun-ho revealed that all three actresses are introverts. He joked that while they sat quietly together, he being the only extrovert did all the talking. Over time, that shared silence turned into deep trust. Jung Eun-chae noted that now they can read the atmosphere just by exchanging glances, while Lee Na-young added that they reached a point where simply looking at one another could bring tears, with no sense of awkwardness when the three came together.

With ENA riding strong momentum thanks to a string of well-received dramas, director Park openly expressed hopes of surpassing 10% ratings. As anticipation builds, Lee Na-young described Honour as a story about recovery—not erasing wounds, but finding the will to keep living despite them. She hopes viewers will connect with that message when the drama finally hits the screen.

Sources: Daum