Actress Han Ji-eun displayed a definitive presence until the end.
On the 22nd and 23rd, during the broadcast of tvN's weekend drama 'Ask the Stars' (written by Seo Suk-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo) episode 15, the final episode, Joo Kyung-eun (played by Han Ji-eun) let go of her fiancé Gong-ryong (played by Lee Min-ho). Han Ji-eun portrayed the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love with precision, creating the character of Joo Kyung-eun, who appears strong on the outside but becomes vulnerable in the face of love.
In episode 15, Kyung-eun went to see Kang Kang-soo (played by Oh Jung-se) when Gong-ryong was captured by the MCC for conducting illegal experiments in space. Kyung-eun expressed her concern about the modified Morula in space, asking Kang-soo to let her take Gong-ryong out. Later, seeing Gong-ryong's exhausted appearance, Kyung-eun revealed her distress and looked sadly at Gong-ryong's back, who had been taken to trial for the illegal experiment, evoking emotions in the viewers.
Additionally, Kyung-eun expressed her anger to her father Choi Jae-ryong (played by Kim Eung-soo), saying, 'Aren't you sorry for Gong-ryong? You made him a despicable doctor to save our lives.' However, when Jae-ryong realized that Gong-ryong had been unfaithful, he was taken aback. Han Ji-eun, despite being betrayed by her fiancé, powerfully conveyed her sincere love for him, heightening the drama's intensity.
In the final episode, upon hearing the news that Eve (played by Gong Hyo-jin) was pregnant with Gong-ryong's child, Kyung-eun decided to leave the country and turned away in disgust when Kang-soo suggested, 'Let's have another child.' Furthermore, unable to give up her feelings for Gong-ryong, Kyung-eun ultimately decided to let him go, evoking sympathy. Han Ji-eun expressed Kyung-eun's heartbreaking love that could not be fulfilled with unique magnetism, leaving a profound impression on the viewers.
In this way, Han Ji-eun expressed her gratitude to the viewers who stayed with her until the end. She said, 'I feel sad to have to let go of Kyung-eun, who has been with us for so long. I hope our drama has become a place of rest and a source of inspiration in the viewers' daily lives,' adding, 'I thank everyone who waited through the long filming and airing process, supported, and cherished Kyung-eun. I will greet you again with another good work, so please look forward to it.'
In this way, Han Ji-eun conducted a multidimensional portrayal of the exteriorly strong yet inwardly gentle character of Joo Kyung-eun, receiving praise. Furthermore, she brought warmth to the viewers with her sincere love for Gong-ryong. Through her delicate emotional performance, Han Ji-eun once again demonstrated her solid acting ability. Attention is focused on Han Ji-eun's future endeavors, showcasing her distinctive presence.
Meanwhile, Han Ji-eun is currently in the long-running success of 'Hitman 2', which premiered on the 22nd of last month. She is also appearing in the play 'Anna X', which runs until March 16 at the LG Arts Center in Seoul.
[Photo] Capture from tvN's weekend drama 'Ask the Stars'
[OSEN=Reporter Kang Seo-jeong]