Actor Lee Ruda delivered suspense with a shocking death in The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun.
In the MBC daily drama The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun (written by Seol Kyeong-eun, directed by Kim Jin-hyung, produced by MBC C&I), which is gaining popularity with its intense and intriguing developments each episode, Lee captivated viewers with her impressive acting skills.
The character played by Lee, 'Baek Mi-so,' is the only daughter of Baek Seol-hee (Jang Shin-young) and a deeply compassionate person who cherishes and understands her mother more than anyone else. The special and affectionate mother-daughter relationship between the two elevated the drama's atmosphere and added to the intrigue.
One day, unable to tolerate injustice, Mi-so confronts Min Se-ri (Park Seo-yeon), the youngest daughter of the Min-gang Distribution chairman, to protect her friend Woo Bo-ram (Oh Ga-yeon), and suffers a retaliatory assault fueled by Se-ri's twisted desire for revenge. After being caught up in a scheme by Min-gang Distribution to conceal the truth, Mi-so falsely bears an unjust accusation and has her long-anticipated admission to an international high school canceled, ultimately choosing death in episode 12, which aired on the 24th, shocking the viewers.
Amid the tumultuous narrative of Mi-so, Lee meticulously expressed the complex emotional landscape of a character thrust into extreme situations, enhancing the immersion. Additionally, she plays a pivotal role as a 'key player of the story,' demonstrating a significant presence that impacts future developments. Her death hinted at changes for surrounding characters and heightened anticipation for the upcoming storylines.
Lee stated, "The emotional line was deep, and I struggled with how to portray a character I had never experienced before, but thanks to the help of my seniors and the director as well as the staff, I was able to do well." She continued, "The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun will be remembered as a meaningful challenge for me. There are still many interesting stories left, so I ask for your continuous viewership until the end."
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