The authentic acting of actress Yeom Hye-ran, which has comforted many hearts, appeared on MBC 'Son Seok-hee's Questions.' This broadcast, which has attracted attention for being her first TV talk show appearance, was filled with genuine confessions for 75 minutes, from her theater stage days that shaped the present Yeom Hye-ran to behind-the-scenes stories of her recent works.
Yeom Hye-ran unexpectedly requested, "I think it would be comfortable if you call me Hye-ran," and after a moment of hesitation, Son Seok-hee responded, "Let's do well today, Hye-ran," receiving a huge cheer from the audience. This scene, where Yeom Hye-ran parodied a joke previously made to Youn Yuh-jung in Season 1, led to the first laugh of the broadcast and created a warm atmosphere.
The story about Gwang-rye, a character in the drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' continued. She shared her efforts to overcome her fear of water for the role of Gwang-rye, a Jeju haenyeo (female diver), and discussed the challenges of filming while wearing a wooden diving mask and wet suit that matched the 1950s historical background of the drama, eliciting gasps from the audience. However, beyond that tiring experience, she confessed, "I received great comfort through the drama," and through Gwang-rye's reincarnation, she felt that "death is a physical separation, but it conveys a message that another existence will remain beside me to support me and wish me happiness. That thought brought me to tears." Additionally, she expressed her special affection for the character of Gwang-rye, stating, "The character Gwang-rye is very precious to me, and I wanted to hold onto that feeling for a long time," while also sharing her cautious feelings about appearing in advertisements after 'When Life Gives You Tangerines.'
Messages from fellow actors such as Jung Hae-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Ra Mi-ran were also shared. Jung Hae-kyun praised actress Yeom Hye-ran, saying, "She is an actress who pours out her energy even in moments not captured by the camera," and noted, "She is an actress who puts her heart into her work." Actor Oh Jung-se and actress Ra Mi-ran also supported Yeom Hye-ran, stating, "She is an actress who gives her all like someone stepping on stage for the first time." The support from the three actors resonated with Son Seok-hee's remark that she is "an actress who makes supporting roles shine like leading roles," proving that Yeom Hye-ran is not just an outstanding actress but also a trusted colleague on set.
The production team of 'Son Seok-hee's Questions' noted that "viewers resonated with Yeom Hye-ran's life and acting throughout the broadcast," adding that "the respect and effort for the works from her theater days up to the present were reflected in the conversation, allowing the broadcast to be filled with actress Yeom Hye-ran's sincerity."
MBC's 'Son Seok-hee's Questions' garnered significant attention by recording a high viewership rating of 7% (Nielsen Korea, metropolitan households) for its first episode of Season 3, featuring an interview with Judge Moon Hyung-bae. It is expected that the unique guests of 'Son Seok-hee's Questions' will continue, and interest in the guests announced every week remains high in the broadcasting industry. 'Son Seok-hee's Questions' airs every Wednesday at 9 p.m.
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