Actress Kang Han-na is receiving praise for her meticulous acting and deep expression in the drama "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty."
Kang Han-na portrayed Kang Mok-ju, the "de facto power" in the palace, who goes to any lengths to achieve her desired objectives, in episodes 3 and 4 of the tvN weekend drama "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty," which aired on the 30th and 31st of last month. While Kang Mok-ju is skilled in poetry, painting, and music, she is a dual character who hides her desires and strategies behind a demure appearance. Despite her elegant exterior, Kang effectively expressed the character's inner obsessions, jealousy, and anxieties.
In the broadcast that day, Kang Mok-ju exploded with extreme jealousy when King Lee Heon (played by Lee Chae-min) brought a new woman, Yeon Ji-young (played by Lim Yoona), into the palace. She then devised a scheme to drive Yeon Ji-young out of the palace by any means necessary, revealing the intensity of her opposition. She incited the Queen Dowager to propose a cooking competition to set the stage and cleverly interfered to ensure Yeon Ji-young would not win. Ultimately, it was revealed that Kang Mok-ju was the one who arranged the competition, arousing the king's suspicion toward her and heightening the tension in the drama.
Kang Han-na meticulously portrayed the complex psychology of Kang Mok-ju, who harbors both a determination for power and inner anxieties, moving beyond the role of a simple villain. Her three-dimensional acting, which dramatically embodies the hidden anxiety, tension, and desires beneath a dignified visual appearance, stood out. She enhanced the character's immersion by cleverly unraveling the duality of the character through changing gaze and emotional tremors, as well as a meticulous speaking style.
Particularly, the refined and clear articulation typical of historical dramas has received positive feedback. Additionally, the red hanbok that Kang Han-na frequently wears suits the character's atmosphere well, enhancing the synchronicity.
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