JTBC’s Shining Teaser Highlights Park Jinyoung and Kim Minju’s Journey from First Love to Reunion
JTBC has unveiled the first teaser for its upcoming Friday drama Shining (written by Lee Sook-yeon, directed by Kim Yoon-jin, produced by SLL and Kakao Entertainment), which is set to premiere on March 6. The teaser captures the tender emotions of a dazzling first love, instantly heightening anticipation among viewers.
Shining tells the heartfelt story of two young people who once shared a world of their own, becoming each other’s guiding light and source of strength as they navigate life’s challenges. The drama stars Park Jinyoung as Yeon Tae-seo, a subway train driver, and Kim Minju as Mo Eun-ah, a former hotelier who now manages Goo-ok Stay. Their casting has already generated significant buzz, and the teaser further amplifies excitement.
The video reveals the youthful days of Tae-seo (Park Jinyoung) and Eun-ah (Kim Minju), brimming with innocence and warmth. Scenes include the pair studying together in the school library, riding bicycles along country roads in their school uniforms, and lying side by side in the snow while holding hands. These moments vividly portray the happiness of their past.
However, the teaser quickly shifts to the melancholy of separation. Eun-ah’s wistful gaze reflected in a car window and Tae-seo wiping away tears evoke a deep sense of longing and sorrow. The emotional contrast between their joyful memories and painful parting leaves a lasting impression.
The teaser also highlights their passionate reunion, showing Tae-seo and Eun-ah running toward each other and embracing tightly in the middle of the street. Their voices exchange greetings after a long time apart, stirring curiosity about how their relationship will unfold.
Shining foreshadows the poignant journey of Tae-seo and Eun-ah, once each other’s brightest presence, as they meet again after enduring years of longing. Eun-ah’s line, “I wanted to see you at least once,” encapsulates the enduring emotions they carry from their youth, raising the question of whether they can once again become each other’s light.
Promising to deliver a touching and emotional romance, JTBC’s new Friday drama Shining will premiere on March 6 at 8:50 PM with a special back-to-back broadcast of episodes 1 and 2.
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