Cha Joo-young Reveals Intense Behind-the-Scenes Struggles from “The Queen Who Crowns” and “The Glory”
On the February 19 episode of “You Quiz on the Block,” Cha Joo-young appeared in the “No. 1 in Buzz” special and shared behind-the-scenes stories from “The Queen Who Crowns” and “The Glory.”
When asked about landing the lead role in “The Queen Who Crowns,” she recalled, “It was crazy. I really wanted to do it, and they offered it to me right away.” Despite her excitement, she admitted, “I kept wondering, ‘Did I take on a role that’s too big for me?’” and even wanted to run away from the set. She found comfort in memories of her late grandmother, saying, “Every time I felt lost, I would say in my heart, ‘Grandma, please help me.’”
Discussing her dance scene with Lee Hyun-wook, she shared, “We practiced a lot,” to which Yoo Jae-suk jokingly added, “Suddenly, you two kiss and things escalate while the courtiers are watching.”
Regarding “The Glory” audition process, she revealed a defining moment: “The director asked, ‘Joo-young, how have you been?’ and deep inside, I thought, ‘How do you think I’ve been?’ So I just blurted out, ‘(Expletive) What do you mean, how have I been?’ And they absolutely loved it.”
Cha Joo-young is an actress who is receiving significant public attention. With two highly successful works, “The Queen Who Crowns” and “The Glory,” she is expected to solidify her position as a leading actress in the industry. Her compelling performances and dedication to her roles have earned her widespread recognition, and with more projects on the horizon, anticipation is growing for her future endeavors.
