'Pyramid Game' actress Jang Da Ah recently shared her heartfelt thoughts about her acting career, which has often been overshadowed by her sister, 'IVE Jang Wonyoung's fame.
On March 28, Jang Da Ah sat down for an interview. She's been making waves for her role as Baek Ha Rin in the TV series 'Pyramid Game', and the interview took place at a café in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Jang Da Ah's character, Baek Ha Rin, is a student who is adored for her kind and dignified demeanor, but she harbors a hidden dark side.
She's also the main orchestrator of the Pyramid Game, a game that designates a social outcast. Jang Da Ah's portrayal of Baek Ha Rin was so convincing that it felt like she had stepped right out of the original webtoon, showcasing her solid acting skills.
Even before her debut, Jang Da Ah attracted attention as 'Jang Wonyoung's older sister', which led to divided public opinion about her acting debut.
Despite this, Jang Da Ah remained focused on her character, Baek Ha Rin, and exceeded expectations with her acting prowess, earning her daily praise.
Reflecting on the positive feedback she received after the show aired, Jang Da Ah said, "I was grateful, but I also recognized my shortcomings. I thought about how to improve and approach my role in a better way." She added, "I concentrated on portraying Baek Ha Rin's dualistic nature. I believe anyone who dislikes Ha Rin more than anyone else would react strongly."
Jang Da Ah had a dream of becoming an actress since middle school and started acting in university. She said, "I auditioned several times and was fortunate to land a role that I found appealing."
Jang Da Ah also mentioned that her younger sister Jang Wonyoung's early debut as an idol did not influence her decision to pursue acting. "I had a clear dream of acting, and because I achieved that dream, I didn't let any external factors affect me."
She also expressed her initial desire to keep her relationship with Jang Wonyoung a secret. Jang Da Ah said, "That fact was revealed even before my debut. I accepted it as something that would naturally follow me, regardless of my will. I believe that as I continue to act in the future, that label will naturally fade as I establish myself as an actress." Jang Da Ah also expressed her wish for both her and her sister Jang Wonyoung to excel in their respective fields.
When asked about her striking resemblance to Jang Wonyoung, Jang Da Ah said, "I personally never thought we looked alike." She added, "When it was revealed that we were sisters, people started saying we looked alike, so I wondered, 'Do people who see us for the first time think we look alike?'"
Despite the pressure of playing the lead role, a villain, and dealing with the label of being Jang Wonyoung's sister, Jang Da Ah remained focused on her performance.
She said, "While portraying the character, I was worried that I might fall short or that the viewers might not be satisfied. Since it was my first acting role, I wanted to meet the standards I set for myself, and my desire to achieve this was strong, so I didn't pay much attention to other factors."
Jang Da Ah confessed, "In my next role, I want to portray a character that is lively and quirky, without causing harm to others, although it can't be said to be comfortable."
Meanwhile, 'Pyramid Game' is a gripping drama about a brutal survival game at Baekyeon Girls' High School where students are divided into perpetrators, victims, and bystanders, and are gradually drawn into violence by selecting an outcast through a secret ballot once a month. The show is based on a webtoon of the same name by author Dalkonyang.
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