As a national treasure-level villain stimulating viewers' dopamine and portraying an iconic character, actor Kim Guk-hee this time transformed into 'Professor IU,' proving once again that she is a chameleon-like actress.

Kim Guk-hee made a special appearance as Professor Jeon Ae-gyeong in the Netflix series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' capturing the audience's attention.

'When Life Gives You Tangerines' is a drama that unfolds the life full of adventures of O Ae-soon, a 'feisty rebel' born in Jeju, and Yang Kwan-sik, a 'foolish iron man,' across the four seasons. The drama was eagerly anticipated from the production stage by writer Lim Sang-chun of 'When the Camellia Blooms' and director Kim Won-seok of 'My Ajusshi.'

In the drama, Kim Guk-hee plays Jeon Ae-gyeong, a professor at Seoul National University, who is the eldest daughter of O Ae-soon and Yang Kwan-sik. She showcased traits of a 'wannabe professor' and a 'true mentor.' Jeon Ae-gyeong's character, who is saddened by the fact that a student gave up the opportunity to study abroad due to difficult family circumstances and is willing to help financially, was further enhanced by Kim Guk-hee's natural acting. Every detail, from her gentle gaze, expressions, to gestures, perfectly matched the character, leaving a deep impression despite her short appearance.

The reason this character transformation is drawing attention is that Kim Guk-hee presented a completely different color from the acting she showed in her previous works. Following her memorable life character as the villain Oh Gil-ja in 'Family Planning,' she shocked audiences as Hyo-won, a shaman with a background as a nun, in the film 'The Little Nun.' Now, she has once again amazed viewers with a perfect transformation into a warm teacher who cherishes even a passing sparrow.

Although she lives in difficult circumstances, the self-sacrificing teacher and the kind student who does not wish for the teacher's sacrifice are portrayed. Kim Guk-hee demonstrated a true teacher-student chemistry with IU, delivering a warm emotional impact to viewers of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines.'

In more than 20 years of acting, Kim Guk-hee has perfectly embodied various characters across genres such as theater, musicals, dramas, and films, establishing herself as a scene-stealer.

With her impactful special appearance in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' Kim Guk-hee raises anticipation for what kind of transformation she will showcase next to surprise the public.

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[OSEN = Reporter Park So-young]