With a kind face and a somewhat sad dialect, actor Kang Mal-geum stirred viewers' instincts with a special grant in "When Life Gives You Tangerines."
Released on 7th, "When Life Gives You Tangerines" is a Netflix series depicting the adventurous lives of rebellious youth Ae-soon (played by IU) and palbulsul muscle Kwan-sik (played by Park Bo-gum), set from Jeju in the 1960s to Seoul in 2025. Shortly after the release of Parts 1-4 Act 1, the series has maintained its position at No. 1 in the Netflix South Korea Top 10 series, capturing the attention of viewers both domestically and internationally.
Kang Mal-geum made a special grant appearance as Geum-ja, the owner of a guesthouse in Nampo-dong, who puts Ae-soon and Kwan-sik, who ran away to Busan, through tough challenges. Geum-ja was like a cold wind in the love escape. She immediately senses the weaknesses of the young couple, approaching them warmly and kindly, stripping them of their belongings as a professional. The character with a smile that raises doubts saying, "Is Busan's kindness real?" becomes a source of chaos in the play through Kang Mal-geum's vibrant performance.
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Though she seemed armed with overflowing affection and kindness, Geum-ja's pitiful gaze at Ae-soon and Kwan-sik was also a trap. The guesthouse owner, who had made the warm room cool the night before, abruptly transformed 180 degrees, threatening the pair with "Get lost." Even at the jewelry store where Geum-ja went to dispose of the stolen goods, she brought out a happy wife's face, claiming it was a wedding anniversary gift from her husband, before revealing the thrilling twist that erased the smile and put on a one-woman show, knowing full well that he was the culprit, once again sending chills down viewers' spines.
Kang Mal-geum added a spicy touch to the warm drama with her lively performance. She maximized the fun of the drama as the 'bad adult' who told young Ae-soon and Kwan-sik that the outside world is harsh. Her dynamically changing expressions and swiftly moving eyes that seem to perceive others' thoughts mesmerize viewers, making them captivated by her words. Yet, when her true nature is revealed, the cold demeanor displays her claws, overwhelming the atmosphere in an instant. The audience's response to Kang Mal-geum's performance is also enthusiastic. From her native dialect to her reliable acting, reviews of her special grants continue to pour in.
Meanwhile, actor Kang Mal-geum, who captures viewers' attention instantly even with just a special grant appearance, is set to release the film "Lobby" on April 2. Directed by Ha Jung-woo, the film "Lobby" has been generating buzz. It tells the story of a startup CEO Chang-wook (played by Ha Jung-woo), who, while solely focusing on research, dives into his first-ever lobbying golf game to secure a $4 trillion national project. Kang Mal-geum plays Minister Jo, who holds the decision-making power for the national project. Expectations are high for Kang Mal-geum's acting transformation as she presents a new face on the screen.
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