Actor Lee Seol has invaded the thriller genre with a chilling performance.
The movie "Invasion," which premiered on Dec. 12 (directed by Kim Yeo-jeong and Lee Jeong-chan), is a psychological thriller depicting the cracks that arise when Yeong-eun (played by Kwak Sun-young), whose daily life is collapsing due to her daughter So-hyun's strange behavior, encounters Min (played by Kwon Yu-ri), who has lost her memories from 20 years ago, and Hae-young (played by Lee Seol).
"Invasion," which was noted as a well-made thriller even before its release, recorded the number one spot at the Korean Box Office on its opening day, signaling a successful run. In particular, Lee Seol's spine-chilling acting has garnered rave reviews through word of mouth, elevating expectations for the work.
Lee Seol plays the role of the intruder Park Hae-young, who hides a secret behind her cheerful face, delivering a powerful performance. Although she approaches with a friendly and cheerful attitude, her sudden actions crossing the line create discomfort for those around her, maximizing the tension as she unexpectedly infiltrates Min's daily life.
Lee Seol's anxious gaze and subtle facial expressions revealed in each moment enhance Park Hae-young's duality, intensifying the character's chilling atmosphere.
Moreover, her restrained emotional acting and delicate gestures vividly depict the character's loneliness and inner conflict, leaving a deep impression on the audience. Her unique, captivating voice and selfless dedication to her performance further fleshed out the character of Park Hae-young, earning Lee Seol the new title of "audience's spine-chiller."
At a press conference for "Invasion," Lee Seol noted that she believed Hae-young "wanted to be loved as is more than anyone else," adding, "This could be a very prominent character, but I wanted to express my own version of Hae-young without being overshadowed by that color," stimulating curiosity about her acting transformation.
Lee Seol, expanding her acting realm from drama and OTT to the big screen, has solidified her position as an actor. There are high expectations for her future acting endeavors as she perfectly embodies the multifaceted character Hae-young with her limitless acting variations.
Meanwhile, the movie "Invasion" is currently being screened with great acclaim nationwide.
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