Actress Choo Ja-Hyun changed the atmosphere of the drama as soon as she made her first appearance in "Gyeonwoo and the Fairy."
Choo Ja-Hyun completely transformed the atmosphere of the show as soon as she made her first appearance in the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "Gyeonwoo and the Fairy" (directed by Kim Yong-Wan / written by Yang Ji-Hoon / planned by CJ ENM / produced by Studio Dragon, DEXTER, EO Contents Group), which aired on the 1st. It was a moment that created a turning point, leaving a strong impact with just a few scenes.
With a sophisticated appearance and an air of coolness, Yeomhwa captured attention with her mere presence. Choo Ja-Hyun's beauty, which exuded a subtle yet urban atmosphere, made it impossible to take one's eyes off her, adding strength to the character's mysterious and solid aura. Although Yeomhwa appears to be a prominent shaman, her complex inner life, having lived a disconnected life without belonging to anyone, intricately aligned with Choo Ja-Hyun's external image, giving depth to the character.
In the last broadcast, Yeomhwa was depicted quietly waiting in front of Gyeonwoo's (played by Choo Young-Woo) house. With a brief greeting of "Hello, Sangmun" (a term for recently deceased spirits), she spilled shopping bags on the floor, scattering a picture of the tomb and a cracked frame. Her words, "How long do I have to protect your family from you?" shattered the peaceful atmosphere in an instant, imprinting the identity of the character Yeomhwa.
In the following scenes, Yeomhwa pressured Gyeonwoo with minimal dialogue. Following the phrase, "Your father is very worried," the moment she whispered while covering his eyes, saying, "Close your eyes," left a deep aftertaste without long explanations. Choo Ja-Hyun dominated the scene without direct expression and firmly established the narrative of the character Yeomhwa.
In particular, Choo Ja-Hyun endowed Yeomhwa's existence with strength from her very first appearance. Rather than forcibly unraveling the complexities Yeomhwa possesses, she created a subtle atmosphere with just her gaze and expressions. Even a single movement or direction of her gaze formed a sense of tension, and Yeomhwa established herself as a character that was comprehensible without additional explanations.
From her first appearance, Choo Ja-Hyun overwhelmed the drama with her beauty and presence. With her attitude of observing while hiding, she firmly built the character's narrative, raising curiosity about how Yeomhwa will collide and intertwine with other characters in "Gyeonwoo and the Fairy."
Meanwhile, "Gyeonwoo and the Fairy," featuring Choo Ja-Hyun, airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 p.m. on tvN.
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