Jamie Chung was emotionally touched by the end of her and Ken Jeongis the consequence of Accused.

On the Tuesday, December 3 episode of the hit Fox series, Jeong’s character Eugene was sentenced to prison following 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 ensued and Grace’s attempt to stop Eugene and Rex resulted in a gun accidentally firing, killing Grace.

“First of all, I was devastated because exactly what Ken’s character Eugene wanted to do was protect (my character) Grace. (But) when you bring a deadly weapon into the mix, accidents happen,” Chung, 41, said exclusively 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 by Eugene’s motivation and added: “His job is to find and assert his point of view. Once he realizes the gravity of the situation, he wants to protect Grace because that’s really the only choice for him. He really tried to be Grace’s knight and shining armor.”

However, the ending always ended badly for the title character.

“Knowing Rex, I don’t think he would ever let Grace go. And I think she had to make the decision to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect her father and her husband. She knew how dangerous Rex was and she knew he would never stop. I really feel like Grace had no choice,” Chung continued. “She really felt like she had to steal to give Rex and herself a fresh start. 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 this person calm and in check, and she knows how to keep him from freaking out.”

The crime drama, which debuted in 2023, is based on Jimmy McGovernis the British series of the same name from 2010. Every episode of Accused introduces the “defendant” – who is always just an ordinary person – without revealing the individual’s alleged crime or how he came to court. The audience then learns about the events leading up to the trial and from the defendant’s perspective.

Tuesday’s episode was an example of a “terrible accident” that resulted in Eugene serving time.

“I can understand why Eugene has to accept this because he brought the gun with him. It was intentional – and unfortunately it was an accident – ​​but it broke my heart,” Chung noted. “But that’s what happens when you bring a deadly weapon. If Grace knew that Eugene would have to die for her accidental death, she would never be able to forgive herself. She would have died of a broken heart. Regardless, I think Grace was done and ready to give up.”

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

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

Chung was also pleasantly surprised by the amount of backstory she was provided for a one-episode story arc, adding, “What I love about it is that it explains her trauma. Grace came to the US, leaving her entire family behind and it’s just her mother and father. When her mother dies, she goes into a downward spiral. Like most people, she uses drugs and alcohol to cope. When she finally gets caught and she’s at her lowest point, her father is the one who picks her up and takes her to a new town where she can start over because it’s such a small community.”

Accused used Eugene’s story to highlight Korean culture and its connection to faith.

“I was so grateful. It really told the story in such depth. This feature really attracted me (the project) because I am Catholic. I’m not practicing right now, but my mom is such a devout Catholic and that’s just an added element,” Chung continued. “And then the (director) Michael Chiklis gave me this really nice touch during one of the most intense scenes. He said, “(Grace) had to deal with it.” So she wears this kind of armor because she really believes that she’s protecting her husband and her father.” But actually it was a coping mechanism for her to deal with all this shame. “

Chung told Us That one of the best parts of taking on the role of Grace was being on screen with Jeong and saying, “He’s a kind person and I know that on set would have been a safe place to act, “trying new things and having it all.” this beautiful discovery in the scenes.”

After being a fan of AccusedChung was thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to the “fascinating” show.

“It’s rare that there is an anthology of an episode specifically written by a Korean Canadian,” she said Us. “I love it because there is a clear beginning, a clear middle and a clear end – and you are involved in all of these phases. If you guest star, it will be shortened because your arc is just one of many stories that happen in that episode. If the story focuses solely on this family and Eugene, there is much more to explore. There are so many more things to show and act on screen.”

Chung concluded, “Anthologies like this are more fun because they really feel like a movie. And you can have conversations about the specifics of these characters and their origins. You also have all this other history to play with instead of having a smaller role as a guest star. But I’m so grateful that we have these amazing writers who really care about these stories and it’s so much fun. I would like to do it again.”

Episodes of Accused streaming on Hulu.