After School’s Uee Confirmed to Star in ‘Golden Rainbow’

After School member Uee has been confirmed for a lead role in MBC's new drama "Golden Rainbow" (written by Son Young Mok, directed by Kang Dae Sun and Lee Jae Jin).

On September 9, drama agency May Queen Pictures commented, "Uee couldn't confirm her appearance the drama because of her overseas schedule, but just recently it's finally been decided that she will take the role. After making her decision, she even attended an open rehearsal script reading, and met with the other actors and introduced herself to them."

In the drama, Uee will play the part of Baek Won, who is actually the granddaughter of the CEO of a major company, but is adopted as a child by Han Joo (played by Kim Sang Joong). In the drama she takes care of the 7 adopted siblings. Baek Won is a trouble-maker, but experiences the ocean thanks to Han Joo, and eventually finds success in the fishing industry.

When asked about her feelings regarding the new drama, Uee said, "Since I'm the lead role, there is a lot of pressure riding on me. But as difficult as it is, I'll try that much harder."

"Golden Rainbow" is scheduled to follow after "Scandal," and will be airing its first episode in November.