Actress Jung Eun Chae recently shared her gratitude toward her boyfriend Kim Chung Jae for supporting her during the broadcast of the ENA drama Honour. The actress starred as Kang Shin Jae in the legal mystery drama, which concluded on March 10. Her character is the leader of three female lawyers who confront a scandal from their past while seeking justice for victims of sexual crimes.
Speaking in an interview on March 13 in Seoul, Jung Eun Chae reflected on memorable scenes from the drama. She mentioned that a moment where the three characters embrace after confronting painful truths was particularly moving. She also highlighted a lighter scene where the three women walk and laugh together near Gyeongbokgung Palace, explaining that the cheerful moment felt special because the drama contained few bright scenes early on. The actress added that she paid close attention to styling and costume design to help portray the character more realistically.
According to Jung Eun Chae, the glamorous appearance of the three lawyers represented a kind of “armor” as they faced difficult battles. Jung Eun Chae also spoke about the support she received from her boyfriend, designer Kim Chung Jae, whom she has been publicly dating since March 2024. “He enjoys watching the projects I appear in,” she said with a smile. “He probably watches the broadcast even more diligently than I do. It’s always a big source of encouragement.”
She revealed that Kim Chung Jae often shares honest feedback about her work, and she appreciates discussing projects with him objectively. Although the two did not watch the drama together because of her busy filming schedule, Jung Eun Chae said she frequently received his reactions and comments. “He even leaves supportive comments on my Instagram,” she joked. “Sometimes that makes things a bit difficult for me, but honestly, I’m just grateful.”
Following Honour, Jung Eun Chae has quickly moved on to her next project and is currently filming SBS’s Flex x Cop Season 2, which she began shooting only a week after finishing the ENA drama. The actress hinted that her upcoming role will showcase a different style and personality, raising anticipation for her next on-screen transformation.
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