Jung Yu-mi, transformed into Moon Ga-young's mother, radiated a poignant family love.
Actress Jung Yu-mi transformed into Moon Ga-young's mother in tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Seocho-dong' (written by Choi Soo-jin, directed by Jang Ji-yeon), delivering a deep resonance with her restrained maternal affection. As a solid pillar protecting her family and a mother who offers warm comfort to her daughter, she filled the emotion of the drama more firmly while revealing a heavy presence.
In the drama, Jung Yu-mi plays the character 'Kang Jun-hee,' who has a shy and cautious personality, looking at her daughter Hee-ji (played by Moon Ga-young) with a warmer gaze than anyone else, quietly supporting and protecting her.
In the last broadcast, Hee-ji was portrayed in shock after learning the news of her father Kim Myung-ho (played by Kim Tae-hoon) being accused of fraud. Deciding not to let her family suffer any longer, Hee-ji attempts to defend her father directly, but Kim Myung-ho refuses the defense firmly, not wanting to appear powerless in front of his daughter. At this moment, Kang Jun-hee remains steadfast, quietly accompanying her with calm faith and affection. The portrayal of family members being each other's support left a strong aftertaste in the drama.
Subsequently, a team of lawyers formed through Hee-ji's earnest persuasion and her colleagues' solidarity works to resolve the case, ultimately proving Kim Myung-ho's innocence and allowing the family to face each other again. The presence of Kang Jun-hee, who maintained her composure amidst the crisis, left a deeper meaning.
Jung Yu-mi vividly portrayed Kang Jun-hee with her understated yet sincere performance, convincingly conveying the character's emotional subtleties even with the smallest gestures, enhancing the immersion in the drama. In particular, her scenes with Moon Ga-young conveyed a mother's warmth through warm gazes and smiles, resonating with the viewers.
Meanwhile, tvN's 'Seocho-dong,' featuring Jung Yu-mi, is a lifestyle-oriented court drama that portrays real-life legal stories in a humorous yet serious manner, airing every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 p.m.
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