"The Winning Try" Sung Ji-young aimed straight for the hearts of viewers.
A noticeable newcomer has emerged. In the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "The Winning Try" (scripted by Lim Jin-ah, directed by Jang Young-seok, hereafter "The Winning Try"), Sung Ji-young plays Na Seol-hyun, the vice-captain of the shooting team at Hanyang Physical Education High School, who is receiving unlimited support.
Sung Ji-young debuted as a model for a famous cosmetic brand, quickly establishing herself as the brand identity with her refined visuals and mysterious aura. After appearing in the music video for Brown Eyed Soul's "Your Night, My Morning," she chose the path of acting, with "The Winning Try" marking the official beginning of her career.
Sung Ji-young firmly imprinted her character in her small screen debut, instantly raising anticipation. With her large eyes, delicate features, short bobbed hair, and a refreshing yet lively vibe, she announced the arrival of her cheerful character. In particular, she added a vibrant presence by perfectly portraying Na Seol-hyun, who is in subtle competition with the shooting team captain Seo Woo-jin (played by Park Jeong-yeon), contrasting in both visual appeal and personality.
Sung Ji-young quickly aroused curiosity from her first appearance and won the hearts of viewers with her cuteness, openly expressing her feelings towards Yoon Sung-jun (played by Kim Yo-han) and her innocence shown in front of her father Na Gyu-won (played by Jang Hyuk-jin). Although unintentionally placed in the captain's position instead of Seo Woo-jin, along with receiving privileges due to her father being the vice-education chief, situations that could be perceived as irritating continue, yet Na Seol-hyun, enhanced by Sung Ji-young's unique charm, evokes love and expectation as a character in her own right.
Additionally, Sung Ji-young showcased stable acting skills, prompting more support for her future growth. In the aired episode, she explosively depicted the feelings of unfairness felt by Bae Ji (played by Lim Se-mi) after her disqualification from the national representative selection, enhancing the immersive experience, and successfully expressing the tension as she engaged in a fierce battle against Seo Woo-jin in the Presidential National Championships. Thus, attention is focused on Sung Ji-young's performance that captured the living room drama.
Having successfully made her debut as a promising next-generation talent, expectations are high for what more Sung Ji-young will showcase in "The Winning Try."
Meanwhile, the 9th episode of SBS "The Winning Try," featuring Sung Ji-young, will air at 9:50 p.m. on the 22nd (Friday).
[Photo] SBS
[OSEN]