Castaway Diva marks the return of Park Eun-Bin as a headstrong girl who dreams of becoming a singer just like her idol, Yoon Ran-Joo (played by Kim Hyo-Jin). While fans didn't know much about Hyo-Jin's character at the start, many were curious to know if she was a villain in Castaway Diva.
Before Seo Mok-Ha (played by Park Eun-Bin) can pursue her dream of becoming a singer, she gets into an accident and gets stranded on an uninhabited island for 15 years.
When she is finally rescued, she eases into modern civilization and gets a chance to meet her idol. But will Ran-Joo help out Mok-Ha? Or is she an antagonist in the story?
Who Is Yoon Ran-Joo?
Yoon Ran-Joo is a singer that Mok-Ha admires. When Mok-Ha gets stranded on the deserted island, Ran-Joo's voice on a cassette tape is what keeps her company
When Mok-Ha gets rescued 15 years later, she gets a chance to meet her idol. Unfortunately, things have changed a lot since she got stranded on the island.
Ran-Joo has become an irrelevant star and faded into obscurity. She is no longer as relevant as she once was.
What Is Yoon Ran-Joo's Role in Castaway Diva?
Eventually, Ran-Joo becomes friends with Mok-ha. After Mok-Ha rallies concertgoers to support Ran-Joo, she earns a soft spot in the singer's heart.
Mok-Ha also supports Ran-Joo by being her backup singer since she knows her songs.
Ran-Joo then decides to take Mok-Ha under her wing and train her to become an idol.
With Mok-Ha's positivity and Ran-Joo's experience in the industry, the two pursue Mok-ha's dream.
Of course, they didn't do it alone. With the help of Kang Bo-Geol (played by Chae Jong-Hyeop) and Kang Woo-Hak (played by Cha Hak-Yeon), they help Mok-ha reach her goals.
You can watch the official clip here:
Kim Hyo-Jin's Return to the Small Screen
In an interview for The Chosun Daily, Kim Hyo-Jin shares why she had no hesitations in accepting the role:
"I was attracted to my character in the upcoming series because she struggles to live without giving up, even after going through tough times when her career fades. I wanted to tackle this role because it was unlike any other that I've played before."
The actress added:
"Since my character is a great singer with star quality, I learned guitar for the first time to better perform the character. It's not easy to play the guitar without looking while singing, so I'm practicing hard."
Castaway Diva is available to stream on Netflix.
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