Actor Ra Mi-ran expressed both excitement and pressure in taking on the lead role for the upcoming fantasy film “The Mysterious Candy Store Jun Chun Dang,” based on the hit Japanese children’s book series. “I felt a sense of responsibility in playing Hong-ja because the original work is loved by so many people,” Ra said during a press conference at a theater in Seoul, Wednesday. “I was motivated by the desire to create a Korean version of the story and to challenge myself with the fantasy genre after focusing on more realistic roles in the past.” “The Mysterious Candy Store Jun Chun Dang” is a fantasy drama based on the best-selling Japanese novel series “Mysterious Candy Store Sentendo” by Reiko Hiroshima. The story follows the mysterious owner of a candy store who sells magical treats that grant wishes to lucky customers holding specific coins. The original book series is a major cultural phenomenon in Korea with more than 2 million copies sold. Its popularity has led to various adaptations including an animated series and a movie in Japan and a musical in Korea. The musical version he
