'Seocho-dong' Yeom Hye-ran acted out hope.
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) concluded with its 12th episode on the 10th. Kim Hyung-min (played by Yeom Hye-ran), the owner of the law firm Hyung-min and the chairperson of a scholarship foundation that shares good influence, once again challenged her dream and met a hopeful ending for her dream.
The helping hand of Hyung-min, as the chairperson of the scholarship foundation, also stayed close by. The protagonist is the assistant Sang-ki (played by Lim Sung-jae). After completing his studies with the help of the foundation run by Hyung-min and becoming a lawyer, he continues to support students, saying that it is 'very gratifying to protect someone's dream,' which delighted Hyung-min. She congratulated Sang-ki for resigning to pursue his dream and shared that she, too, would resign to challenge being a lawyer once more. The two exchanged warm farewells while cheering for each other's dreams. After some time, Hyung-min enrolled as a student at the school where Sang-ki is pursuing his doctoral studies, supporting those moving forward for their dreams.
Yeom Hye-ran completed Kim Hyung-min as a solid character with her genuine acting. Her first appearance portrayed Kim Hyung-min as a charismatic businessman, heightening curiosity about the character. The true nature of Kim Hyung-min that later emerged was warmth and loveliness itself. The warmth of a compassionate character portrayed by Yeom Hye-ran, who best complements the human aspect, felt even cozier and heartwarming because it was her. Furthermore, in her role as the advisor at the law firm Hyung-min and the chairperson of the foundation, she added trust with a serious demeanor and confidence in her beliefs. The trustworthiness given by the actress enhanced her power.
This is because there exists the aesthetic of kindness that Yeom Hye-ran presents. Her delicate acting, which adds kindness to the smile and warm gaze she radiates, warmed the character and cultivated belief in 'good people,' enhancing the sense of immersion. The ending, in which Kim Hyung-min, who protected someone's dreams and did not give up her own, becomes closer to her dream upon meeting Yeom Hye-ran, also hinted at the happy future of the character, leaving a tightly closed ending for her dream.
With such diverse character variations contributing richness to the work, Yeom Hye-ran expressed her thoughts on the conclusion through her agency Ace Factory. Yeom Hye-ran remarked, 'I joyfully worked with the excellent production team and a new character. I sincerely appreciate your empathy and viewership. Like Kim Hyung-min, who is making a fresh start, I encourage those starting anew not to lose courage and to keep moving forward,' conveying heartfelt gratitude and support to those who are standing at a new starting line.
Meanwhile, Yeom Hye-ran is set to star in the upcoming film 'No Other Choice' directed by Park Chan-wook, which is scheduled for release in September. 'No Other Choice' portrays the story of Man-soo (played by Lee Byung-hun), a company employee who feels that life has been satisfying enough to say, 'I have achieved it all.' After being unexpectedly fired, he prepares for his own battle to secure his wife and two children, and to retain the home he struggled hard to acquire. Yeom Hye-ran plays the role of Ara, the emotional artist and wife of Beom-mo (played by Lee Sung-min), who is desperately seeking reemployment. With each work, Yeom Hye-ran has transformed into unpredictable new faces, and anticipation builds around how she will captivate viewers this time.
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