Accused Jamie Chung was ‘devastated’ by her, Ken Jeong episode

Jamie Chung was emotionally affected by her ending and Ken Jeongepisode of Accused.

On Tuesday, December 3 episode of the hit Fox seriesJeong Eugene’s character receives a prison sentence after the death of his wife Grace (Chung). Flashbacks showed Eugene trying to save Grace, who felt she had no choice but to run away with her ex-boyfriend Rex (Zane Holtz). A fight ensues and Grace’s attempt to stop Eugene and Rex results in a gun accidentally going off, killing Grace.

“First, I was devastated because the very thing that Ken’s character, Eugene, was trying to do was protect (my character) Grace. (But) when you bring a deadly weapon into the picture, accidents happen,” Chung, 41, exclusively said Us Weekly. “Because he went to the crime scene with a gun – with the intention of using it to keep Rex away from Grace.”

Chung was touched Eugene’s motivation, adding: “His goal is to find his position and stand his ground. After realizing the seriousness of the whole situation, he wants to protect Grace because it’s really the only choice for him. He was really trying to be Grace’s knight and shining armor.

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“Knowing Rex, I don’t think he would ever let Grace go. And I think she had to make that decision to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect her father and her husband. He knew how dangerous Rex was and he knew he would never stop. I really feel like Grace had no choice,” Chung continued. “She really felt like she (had to) steal to have a new start for Rex and for herself. She doesn’t want to go with him. Obviously, she knows this is a dangerous man, but she knows how to deal with him. She knows how to keep that guy calm and aloof and she knows how to keep him from snapping.”

The crime drama, which debuted in 2023, is based on Jimmy McGovern2010 British series with the same name. Every episode of Accusable introduces the “accused” – who is always just an ordinary person – without revealing the individual’s alleged crime or how he ended up in court. The audience then learns about the events leading up to the trial and from the point of view of the accused.

Tuesday’s episode was an example of a “terrible incident” that led to Eugene serving time.

“I can see why Eugene would have to take responsibility for this because he did bring the gun. It was intentional – and unfortunately an accident – ​​but it broke my heart,” Chung noted. “But that’s what happens when you import a deadly weapon.” If Grace knew that Eugene would have to take the fall for her accidental death, she would never be able to forgive herself. She would die of a broken heart. So regardless, I think Grace is done and ready to call it quits.

While reflecting on the impact of the episode, Chung praised the show for not being afraid to take risks.

“It’s complicated, but that’s why it’s told from the point of view of the accused. It really shows all the different and nuanced layers that go into a crime that can completely change someone’s life forever,” she continued. “That’s why the Accused works. It’s fascinating, but it’s also very, very exciting.”

Chung was also pleasantly surprised of the amount of backstory she was given for a one-episode arc, adding, “What I like about it is that it explains her trauma. Grace came to the US, left her entire family behind, and it’s just her mother and father. When her mother dies, she goes on a downward spiral. She uses drugs and alcohol to cope, as most people do. When she finally gets caught and is at her lowest, her father is the one who picks her up and moves her to a new town to start over because the community is so small.”

Accusable uses Eugene’s story to highlight Korean culture and its relationship to faith.

“I was so grateful. It really told the story in such a profound way. The specificity is something that really attracted me to (the project) because I am Catholic. I’m not practicing right now, but my mom is such a devout Catholic and it just adds an extra element,” Chung continued. “And then (the director) Michael Chiklis gave me this really lovely note during one of the hardest scenes. He said: “(Grace) had to deal with it. So she has this kind of armor because she really believes she’s protecting her husband and her father. But it was actually a coping mechanism for all that shame.

Chung said us it’s one of the best parts of taking on the role of Grace was sharing the screen with Jeongsaying, “He’s a nice guy and I know it would be a safe place to play and try new things on set and have all this wonderful discovery in the scenes.”

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After being a fan of AccusableChung was excited to get this opportunity to add to the “charming” show.

“It’s rare that you have an anthology in an episode specifically written by a Korean Canadian,” she told the us. “I like it because it has a clear beginning, middle and end – and you participate in all those stages. When you jump into a guest star, it’s cut short because your arc is just one of many stories happening in that episode. To have a story solely focused on this family and with Eugene, there’s a lot more at play. There is so much more to show on the screen and to play.”

Chung concludes, “These kinds of anthologies are more fun because they really play like a movie. And you can have these conversations about the specifics of these characters and where they come from. You also have this whole other story to play with against going in for a smaller guest star role. But I’m so thankful that we have these fantastic writers who really care about these stories and it’s so much fun. I would love to do it again.”

Episodes of Accusable are streaming on Hulu.