Uhm Jung-hwa, returning to action after 6 years with 'Okay Madam 2'

Actress and singer Uhm Jung-hwa is returning to the screen after six years. She is taking on the action-comedy genre through the film 'Okay Madam 2'. Recently, Uhm Jung-hwa posted a black-and-white photo of herself singing with a microphone on stage on her social media, expressing her determination to continue her legacy through musical activities and video content. Along with the photo, she left a message saying, "I give my records and resolutions to you."

A desperate crisis encountered on a luxury cruise

The film 'Okay Madam 2', scheduled to be released on August 12, is set on a luxury cruise. It tells the story of the protagonist Mi-young, who leads an ordinary life with her teenage daughter and unemployed husband, but gets caught up in a kidnapping incident by a criminal organization during a cruise trip, leading her to embark on a mission once again to save her family and the world.

Appearing on SBS 'Connect! Movie World' broadcast on the 18th, Uhm Jung-hwa explained the core content of the work. She said, "She is invited to a truly wonderful luxury cruise but falls into a desperate crisis, and the key point to watch is how she will ultimately save the ship."

Returning with a sequel six years after the previous work 'Okay Madam 1', Uhm Jung-hwa shared the atmosphere on the filming set. She stated that although six years have passed since filming the first installment, (the cast members) met frequently, and the set was harmonious thanks to their meetings on birthdays or special days.

Filming behind-the-scenes with Park Sung-woong, Lee Sang Yoon, and Bae Jung-nam

When co-star Park Sung-woong jokingly told Uhm Jung-hwa, "There are rumors that you ran while thinking of Tom Cruise," Uhm Jung-hwa drew laughter by responding, "Since it was a shoot that had to be finished in a short time, I really ran hard."

Lee Sang Yoon, who made a special appearance, had more screen time than originally planned and devoted himself to preparing for his character by building his physique for three months. He stated, "I was originally only planning to make a special appearance, but the schedule kept getting longer," and noted that he worked hard to bring out the color of his character within the comedic atmosphere.

Bae Jung-nam also shared his thoughts on the filming environment, which took place on an actual cruise, saying, "The real cruise was so wonderful."

From her 1993 debut to winning the Korean Music Awards

Uhm Jung-hwa's activities continue not only in films but also on the music stage. Debuting in 1993 with her first studio album 'Sorrowful Secret', she left behind hit songs such as 'Rose of Betrayal', 'Poison', 'Don't Know', and 'Festival (Life is Beautiful)'. In particular, 'Rose of Betrayal', 'Poison', and 'Don't Know' consecutively won main prizes at music award ceremonies, as well as Top 10 Singer and Singer of the Year awards.

The flow of her album activities is also distinct. After strengthening her sexy concept with her 4th studio album 'Invitation', she established a style combining dance pop and electronic sounds through her 6th studio album 'Queen of Charisma', 7th studio album 'Hwa (Flower)', and 8th studio album 'Self Control'. Her 9th studio album 'Prestige', which focused on electronica, won the Best Dance & Electronic Album award at the Korean Music Awards.

In the stage photo recently posted on social media, Uhm Jung-hwa stands at a performance venue with long hair and stage attire. She added the hashtag '#UhmmazingTV', referring to her personal channel.