{
  "id": 15868515,
  "title": "Lee Sun-bin embraces comedy, chaos in movie about college entrance exam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/lee-sun-bin-embraces-comedy-chaos-in-movie-about-college-entrance-exam-15868515",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T09:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261021/lee-sun-bin-embraces-comedy-chaos-in-movie-about-college-entrance-exam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lee Sun-bin, a South Korean actress, is set to star in the upcoming comedy film Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng. In this role, she portrays Maeng Bo-ram, a diligent provincial high school teacher who unexpectedly finds herself confined in a covert facility to create questions for the crucial College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).\n\nDuring a recent interview in Seoul, Lee expressed both apprehension and excitement about her upcoming project. She acknowledged that the unique premise of the annual exam presents its own set of challenges. Lee, known for being self-critical, admitted that she often worries about her shortcomings. However, she also expressed her curiosity to see if audiences will understand the intentions behind her performance. Lee compared her current state to a mixture of fear and eagerness to receive the verdict as soon as possible.\n\nThe movie delves into the 40-day isolation period experienced by test developers, who are completely isolated from the outside world under strict security measures. Lee highlighted that while the CSAT is an integral part of life in Korea, the secrecy surrounding the preparation process adds an intriguing layer to the story.",
  "summary": "In the upcoming comedy film \"Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng,\" actor Lee Sun-bin plays Maeng Bo-ram, an earnest provincial high school teacher who unexpectedly finds herself locked away in a top-secret camp to draft questions for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). Ahead of the movie's theatrical release, Lee expressed both anxiety and anticipation during a recent interview in Seoul, saying the…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee Sun-bin embraces comedy, chaos in movie about college entrance exam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/lee-sun-bin-embraces-comedy-chaos-in-movie-about-college-entrance-exam",
        "published": "2026-10-21T08:47:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}