Son Dam‑bi is returning to television drama after a seven‑year hiatus.
This will be her first drama since she redefined her signature role as Choi Hyang‑mi in KBS2’s 2019 breakout hit When the Camellia Blooms. On the 10th, Son Dam‑bi shared a behind‑the‑scenes update on social media: \"My husband surprised me with a coffee truck. I'm so happy. I'll do my best on the drama shoot. Husband, I love you.\"
Go Joo‑won, Son Dam‑bi’s reported partner in the project, previously worked on short‑form projects like The Cleaner’s Second Marriage with Park Han‑byul. Audiences are watching to see what kind of chemistry the two will bring to the screen.
Short‑form dramas have accelerated recently because they reduce costs and increase production efficiency. Director Lee Byeong‑heon, known for the film Extreme Job and the series Melo Is My Nature, released the short drama A Dad Is a Guy Friend. Veteran filmmaker Lee Joon‑ik, whose work includes The King and the Clown, is involved with the short series Father's Home Cooking. Actors Lee Sang‑yeob and NCT members Jeno and Jaemin have also reportedly appeared in Wind Up.
Although Son Dam‑bi is currently active as an actress, she first rose to fame as a singer with a string of hits. She debuted in 2007 with the single Cry Eye and later scored major hits with songs such as Crazy, Saturday Night, and Queen.
She balanced music and acting after appearing in the SBS drama Dream. Following the release of her third digital single, Red Candle, in 2013, she shifted her focus primarily to acting.
As she concentrated on acting, Son Dam‑bi appeared in series including What Happens to My Family?, Yumi's Room, Mrs. Cop 2, and Witch's Court. In 2019, she delivered a widely praised performance in what many consider her signature role in When the Camellia Blooms.
In that series, Son Dam‑bi portrayed Choi Hyang‑mi, a character trapped by societal prejudice and personal pain, bringing realism and nuance that earned broad acclaim. The show also featured a star‑studded cast, including Gong Hyo‑jin and Kang Ha‑neul.
With a story that combined empathy and emotional depth, When the Camellia Blooms became a hit, peaking at a 23.8% nationwide rating (Nielsen Korea). Son Dam‑bi won the Female Newcomer Award at the 2019 KBS Drama Awards for her work on the series.
As she returns to drama after seven years, viewers are eager to see what performance she will deliver.
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