"The Witch" Teases Jinyoung And Roh Jeong Eui's Chemistry, Ju Ji Hoon And Jin Sun Kyu's Special Appearances, And More
GOT7’s Jinyoung and Roh Jeong Eui have shared more insights into their roles in the upcoming drama “The Witch”!
On the morning of February 11, Channel A’s new weekend drama “The Witch” held a press conference in Guro District, Seoul. Attending the event were director Kim Tae Kyun and cast members Jinyoung, Roh Jeong Eui, Lim Jae Hyuk, and Jang Hui Ryoung.
Based on “Moving” author Kang Full’s webtoon, “The Witch” is a mystery romance that follows the story of Mi Jeong (Roh Jeong Eui), a woman known as the “witch” who was chased away from a village after all the men who fell in love with her died, and Dong Jin (GOT7’s Jinyoung), a man who tries to rescue her from the mysterious pattern of death.
“The Witch” marks Jinyoung’s highly anticipated drama comeback after completing his military service. Reflecting on his return, Jinyoung shared, “Since the drama was filmed before my enlistment, there was some pressure as an actor, but after I completed my service, the excitement outweighed the burden. It’s a project we wrapped up two years ago, and as my first post-military project, I do feel nervous, but above all, I’m just happy.”
He added, “As a fan of Kang Full’s webtoons, I know firsthand how powerful his storytelling is. It was an honor just to be part of his universe.”
Jinyoung also spoke about his approach to the character: “When I first cast as Dong Jin, I worked closely with the director to match the character’s essence. Dong Jin has a duality—he’s both brilliant and ordinary. I wanted that contrast to shine through in my voice and expressions, so I had many discussions with the director to shape the character.”
Playing the enigmatic Mi Jeong, Roh Jeong Eui described her deep connection to the role. “I’ve been a fan of Kang Full’s work for a long time, so I was more excited than pressured. Mi Jeong is a character who has cut herself off from the world due to the guilt she carries. While preparing for the role, I focused on emphasizing her loneliness through her eyes. She’s different than the real me, so I learned a lot and received positive influences from her.”
With “The Witch” being adapted from a webtoon, many fans have been curious about the actors’ synchronicity with their characters. Jinyoung commented, “Since it’s based on a webtoon, we had to consider the visual similarities. I worked closely with the makeup and costume teams to create a version of Dong Jin that felt true to both the original and the real world. We had a lot of discussions to get everything—from outfits to small props—just right.”
Roh Jeong Eui added, “When reading a webtoon, you naturally imagine the characters’ expressions and mannerisms. I tried to channel the atmosphere, gaze, and tone I had envisioned while reading.”
When discussing their on-screen chemistry, Jinyoung hinted at the drama’s unique tone. “It’s a mix of romance and mystery. While emotions play a key role, there’s also an investigative aspect to the story as the characters unravel secrets. That’s what drew me to the project. Of course, working with Roh Jeong Eui was also a great experience.”
Roh Jeong Eui echoed his sentiments, saying, “Our connection was so natural that we could communicate just through eye contact. Since we didn’t have many direct dialogue scenes, a lot had to be conveyed through silent emotions. I think that made it even more special.”
Finally, director Kim Tae Kyun also teased some surprises: “Ju Ji Hoon will make a special appearance in the first episode. His entrance will be so surprising. We worked together in ‘Dark Figure of Crime,’ and I’ve heard he was even more immersed in this role than he was in ‘Dark Figure of Crime.’ He even came to set with a coffee truck!”
He also revealed, “Jin Sun Kyu will also make a special appearance and play a very important role in the drama. Many well-known actors will make surprise appearances in each episode, so I think it will add another layer of excitement for viewers.”
“The Witch” will premiere on February 15 at 9:10 p.m. KST.
While waiting, check out teasers for “The Witch” on Viki:
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