Jeon Hye Jin, known for her amazing performances in Korean dramas, is set to make a much-anticipated return to the small screen with her role in the upcoming Genie TV·ENA drama Riding Life.
The series is set to premiere on March 3, 2025, marking her first drama appearance in over a year and a half since the conclusion of Namnam in August 2023.
In Riding Life, Jeon portrays Lee Jung-eun, a dedicated beauty industry professional who is trying to balance her career while preparing her daughter for the highly competitive “7-year-old exam,” a prestigious process for admission to an elite English kindergarten.
The drama unfolds as Lee Jung-eun enlists her mother to take on the responsibility of her daughter’s riding lessons, leading to a mix of heartfelt and comedic events.
The drama is based on the novel of the same name by Go Seon-mi and also stars a talented cast including Jo Min-soo, Jeon Seok-ho, and Jung Jin-young.
The production team promises a realistic and empathetic portrayal of the intense private education scene in Korea, especially concerning early childhood education, which is rarely depicted in such detail on television.
Jeon Hye Jin’s return to acting comes after a difficult period in her personal life, including the tragic passing of her husband, actor Lee Sun Gyun, in late 2023.
Following his death, Jeon Hye Jin took time off to grieve and process her loss. She also faced a personal health challenge, suffering a stroke in March 2024, which further delayed her return to the industry.
However, Riding Life marks an important step in her recovery, symbolizing her resilience as she faces her hardships and moves forward with her career.
Fans and the production team alike are eagerly anticipating Jeon Hye Jin’s performance in Riding Life, hoping it will resonate with viewers and provide a meaningful, relatable narrative.
