Actress Moon Ga-young is captivating viewers with her outstanding visuals and elegant atmosphere in 'The Tale of Nokdu.'
In the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Tale of Nokdu' (written by Kim Soo-yeon, directed by Lee Soo-hyun, produced by Studio N, planned by Studio Dragon), Moon Ga-young, who plays the role of Baek Soo-jung, has been drawing attention with her intense presence and perfect visuals every time she appears. Each scene is completed with magazine-cover-like beauty and sensuous acting, receiving praise for maximizing the unique enjoyment of the romantic comedy genre.
In the drama, Moon Ga-young naturally portrays a wide range of ages, from high school students to office workers, adding delicate changes to enhance the character's completeness, from the pure and innocent appearance of school days to the sophisticated and elegant atmosphere in society. In particular, her flawless skin and attractive features, which stand out even in close-ups, along with meticulous styling, captivated attention with an even deeper atmosphere and sophistication.
In addition, Moon Ga-young further enriched the character with detailed emotional acting and subtle changes in expression. She naturally expressed the chemistry of an age-gap couple in the drama while emphasizing the charm of the careful 'Baek Soo-jung' amidst her cool demeanor. Her precise handling of lines and deep gaze maximized viewer immersion.
Immediately after the broadcast, there was a flood of enthusiastic responses toward Moon Ga-young on social media and online communities. Praise flowed in, calling her 'an all-time visual legend.' Many remarked that Moon Ga-young's face is the narrative itself, stating they watched live broadcasts just to see her perfectly portray a high school student to the Head of Team, noting her acting becoming increasingly profound, and commenting that she appeared like a doll in close-up scenes, all while continuing to commend her visuals and acting.
'The Tale of Nokdu' has proven its popularity and topical interest, achieving an average viewer rating of 4.9% and a peak of 5.6% based on households in the metropolitan area, and an average of 5.1% and a peak of 5.9% nationwide, consecutively breaking its own viewer rating records. Additionally, it ranked first in 136 countries overseas during the first week of airing on the global OTT platform Rakuten Viki, ranked first in the Korean Wave Asia category on the Japanese online streaming service U-NEXT, and also recorded first place in Korean dramas on Vidio, a leading OTT platform in Indonesia, as of Feb. 28, 2025, indicating a promising global box office.
'The Tale of Nokdu,' with its captivating story and Moon Ga-young's outstanding performance, airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 p.m. on tvN.
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