The weekend with Lee Jong-suk is exciting. Lee Jong-suk's romance, filling 'Seocho-dong' with thrill, has captured the viewer's heart on weekend evenings.
In the tvN weekend drama 'Seocho-dong' (written by Lee Seung-hyun, directed by Park Seung-woo, planned by CJ ENM Studios, produced by Chorokbaem Media), Lee Jong-suk is stirring the hearts of viewers with the beginning of romance following his office worker routine. We will examine the heart-fluttering moments of An Joo-hyung (played by Lee Jong-suk) that bring a pleasant thrill to the Seocho-dong routine as a romantic lesson.
▲ Lesson 1. Being transparent is good
While being cold-blooded and rational at work, An Joo-hyung becomes more honest and transparent once he falls in love. His natural gaze towards the observer, an undeniable smile, and the emotional connection are all on display. The start of Joo-hyung's love, which seems to break down the frozen wall of his heart, gradually immersed itself next to Hee-ji (played by Moon Ga-young) so that it becomes noticeable with just a little observation. He begins to pay attention to the empty seat of Hee-ji during lunch and feels jealousy at the sight of her getting closer to Chang-won (played by Kang Yoo-seok), while his straightforward expression of desire, saying, "Let's have lunch together too," has playfully opened the first chapter of the romantic narrative.
▲ Lesson 2. Knowing something is special
Due to the nature of the 'work romance' stemming from the same profession, 9-year associate An Joo-hyung is an experienced senior to Hee-ji, who has just stepped into the associate world. Joo-hyung generously shared what he has accumulated through experience, both in work and appearance. He not only helped in gathering necessary material for arguments but also navigated personal situations where attending to acquaintances' requests could lead to trouble. By sharing his experiences and the pain he had gone through before, he accelerated the path for the two to transition from colleagues to a work romance.
▲ Lesson 3. Cherish beautiful memories
The beginning of Joo-hyung and Hee-ji's relationship was a fateful encounter in Hong Kong. However, Hee-ji's question, "Will we be able to meet again?" felt like a final farewell to Joo-hyung, while it was a confession to Hee-ji. As their intertwined memories find their rightful place after reuniting in Korea after 10 years, the memories again shine beautifully. When Hee-ji asks when was the best time, Joo-hyung answers that everything was good and takes her hand, culminating in a kiss that Hee-ji reciprocated with a kiss on his cheek. Joo-hyung brought the memories with Hee-ji to the present, signaling the official start of their romance.
This romantic narrative of An Joo-hyung captivates viewers with a blend of his office worker persona and another charm that Lee Jong-suk has built as An Joo-hyung. Lee Jong-suk's detailed acting, gradually expressing the emotional changes of someone in love, and the way he conveys the thrill through changing his pupils resonate with viewers. By adding the enjoyment of watching Joo-hyung's transformation from cynicism to experiencing new feelings and relationships, his story, transitioning from everyday life to a work romance, flows naturally. In this way, Lee Jong-suk's 'Seocho-dong' has become a weekend haven for viewers, toggling between comfort and excitement.
Meanwhile, the drama 'Seocho-dong,' which Lee Jong-suk is richly coloring on weekend evenings, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m. on tvN.
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