13Lee Chae-Yeon, from the hit Korean variety show “Running Man,” stars in Mongdal, the final offering of HBO Asia’s first original horror anthology, “Folklore.”
In “Mongdal,” Chae-Yeon plays Ok-Bin, a loving mother and a strict school principal to her son, Dong-Joo, who has anger management issues. Aware of her son’s situation, she tries to understand his moods and gives in to his demands.
All is well for the two until her son falls deeply in love with the new girl in school. He is determined to get the girl—even if it is against her will.
Up to what extent will Ok-Bin do in order to make her son happy? What is the significance of the Mongdal in the story?
Lee Chae-Yeon was the episode’s director Lee Sang-Woo’s only choice for the leading role because he saw in her the star quality that sets her apart from the other actresses in their initial choices.
Episodes are helmed by different directors from various Asian countries, and are filmed in the local language of the country that the episode is based in.
Watch “Mongdal” on November 10, 10PM on HBO Channel 402 Standard Definition and channel 710 High Definition. SKYdirect subscribers can watch in High Definition on Channel 22. It is also available for streaming on HBO GO which is exclusively available to SKY subscribers. To subscribe, call 305-5456 or visit www.mysky.com.ph.
