Actress Choi Yoon-ra is active as a vibrant 'new stealer'.
Choi Yoon-ra plays Kim Ji-hye, who stands out with her bright and lovely charm, in the KBS2 drama 'My Girlfriend is the Man,' currently airing, and is capturing the viewers' attention.
We highlighted Choi Yoon-ra's performance in the drama, showcasing her diverse charms, from the genuine sisterly chemistry that becomes a great support for her confused younger sibling Ji-eun (Aerin), after her gender suddenly changes, to the excitement after reuniting with her first love Hong Young-seok (Kim Jong-hoon).
▲ Quirky, lively 'human vitamin' Kim Ji-hye
Ji-hye appears with a cheerful attitude, teasing her younger sibling couple sharing physical affection in front of their house, saying, "It's hot outside; go inside and do that. It'll be cooler," showcasing her unique charm.
Especially, unlike Ji-eun, who becomes serious after their mother's confession that the gender of the women in the family changes due to maternal genetics, Ji-hye bursts into laughter upon seeing the photo of her mother transformed into a man, saying, "It's cute," or casually responds, "I originally like to read books upside down. It helps with contrary thinking" when she points out that her high school partner Young-seok is holding a book upside down. Ji-hye's actions demonstrate enough of her lively 'human vitamin' persona.
▲ Aerin and genuine sisterly chemistry, explosive older sister charm
At the beginning of the drama, Ji-hye sees her younger sibling Ji-eun suddenly transformed into Ji-hoon (Yoo Jeong-hoo) overnight and mistakes him for a strange man, attacking him with the showerhead while pretending to sneak out, creating tension. However, when she sees Ji-hoon's handsome appearance, her guard drops in an instant, bringing laughter to the viewers.
After discovering the friendship tattoo on Ji-hoon's shoulder, she recognizes him as Ji-eun, and when Yoon-jae (Yoon San-ha) does not believe that Ji-hoon is Ji-eun, she actively helps him every time Ji-eun finds herself in a difficult situation, demonstrating the moments of a reliable older sister.
▲ Ji-hye, Young-seok, and Jeong-ja, a tension-filled love triangle
As a couple manager at a marriage agency, Ji-hye introduces high-profile men to VIP client Jeong-ja (Jeon Soo-jin), showcasing her adept and professional career woman image.
Using her characteristic bright energy, Ji-hye develops a sister-like closeness with Jeong-ja and flaunts her sociability. One day, while drinking with Jeong-ja, Ji-hye confesses about their unrequited love but urgently leaves after receiving a text about the death of Young-seok's father, saying, "I heard my first love's father has passed away."
Later, when Ji-hye encounters Jeong-ja at the funeral home, she realizes they like the same person, and with a shocked expression, stares at Jeong-ja, increasing the drama's tension. She then hints at a fair competition for love, setting up a rivalry between Ji-hye's 'memories' and Jeong-ja's 'wealth', raising curiosity about their future relationship changes.
Choi Yoon-ra captivates the viewers with various expressions of Ji-hye's personality and life, from her lively 'human vitamin' traits to being a reliable older sister and the tension-filled love triangle.
Meanwhile, Choi Yoon-ra's KBS2 drama 'My Girlfriend is the Man' airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:50 p.m.
[OSEN]