The romance of Kim Ji-yeon in The Haunted Palace has captured the hearts of viewers.
Kim Ji-yeon is making the romance genre of the SBS weekend drama The Haunted Palace (written by Yoon Soo-jung and directed by Yoon Sung-sik) stand out even more. He plays the role of 'Yeori,' the sole granddaughter of a famous shaman and an aegyo (glasses) craftsman, effectively portraying both the exorcism fantasy and romance narrative with Gang Cheol-yi (Yook Sung-jae), recording high viewer ratings every episode, as well as conquering global OTT platforms.
Kim Ji-yeon expressed the evolving 'hate-love chemistry' between Yeori and Gang Cheol-yi, adding to the enjoyment of viewers. He initially showed his aversion toward Gang Cheol-yi through a restrained voice and piercing gaze filled with accumulated disdain from the past. However, after becoming aware of his feelings, he clearly showcased Yeori's emotional transformation with a softer gaze and a charming smile. Additionally, as Choi In-sun (Shin Seul-ki) continued to show interest in Gang Cheol-yi, Yeori's jealousy was subtly evident as she couldn't hide her sulky expressions, bringing laughter.
Meanwhile, Kim Ji-yeon conveyed Yeori's tender feelings toward Gang Cheol-yi directly to the audience. Particularly in the scene where Yeori first reveals her honest feelings to Gang Cheol-yi and the moment she embraces and comforts him while he is grieving the death of his younger brother Bibi (Jo Han-gyeol), the tears Kim Ji-yeon shed illustrated the deepening relationship between them, moving the viewers to tears as well.
In this way, Kim Ji-yeon filled the romance in The Haunted Palace with a variety of delicate emotional performances. He drew reactions that Yeori's straightforward charm accelerated the pace of their relationship. As the story progressed, he acknowledged that being drawn to Gang Cheol-yi was love, enhancing the immersion of the fantasy material involving the shaman and the iguana with a face reflecting new emotions. With the anticipation of the appearance of Yeori's first love, Yun-gap (Yook Sung-jae), the changes in Yeori's feelings are in the spotlight.
Meanwhile, the SBS weekend drama The Haunted Palace, featuring Kim Ji-yeon, Yook Sung-jae, and Kim Ji-hoon, will air its 13th episode on the night of the 30th at 9:50 p.m.
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