Park Se-hyun and Park Jin-young star in JTBC’s new Friday series Shining, delivering a captivating ‘best love story’ that transforms school-day admiration into adult emotions. The drama premieres with back-to-back episodes 1 and 2 on March 6 at 8:50 p.m., showcasing youthful growth through heartfelt revelations.
Characters and Backstory
Park Se-hyun portrays Im A-sol, a sharp tax accountant who appears blunt and professional yet excels in volunteering, fitness, and hobbies without a single flaw. Despite no dating history, she holds dear a memory from her first year of high school: quietly admiring senior Yeon Tae-seo, played by Park Jin-young, as he studied alone in a secluded reading room corner.
The Emotional Reunion
Years later, a sweet reunion reignites those feelings. Im A-sol realizes the subtle thrill from back then stemmed from first love. Released stills highlight her mature, natural charm as a working professional, contrasted with the intriguing tension during their encounter.
Yeon Tae-seo focuses intently on a book, while Im A-sol conceals her thoughts behind a composed expression. This dynamic sparks curiosity about whether their watercolor-like school connection will blaze into something deeper.
Park Se-hyun on the Relationship
Park Se-hyun stated, “To Im A-sol, Yeon Tae-seo represents a meaningful connection. Emotions sparked by admiration have quietly deepened over time. What was once just ‘meaning’ in the past evolves through their real-life reunion, sparking relational change.”
The series centers on emotional buildup and transformation, far beyond a mere reunion. It weaves youth memories with present-day sentiments for a compelling narrative.
