'Would You Merry Me' actress Jung So-min delivered an emotional roller coaster amid an extreme romance.
On Fri., Feb. 7 and Sat., Feb. 8, episodes 9 and 10 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Would You Merry Me' (written by Lee Ha-na / directed by Song Hyun-wook, Hwang In-hyuk) aired, and Jung So-min played the central role of Yu Meri, carrying the story. In particular, with moments that showcased her mastery of emotion even in cliff-edge romance situations, she instantly captured viewers' hearts.
That day, Meri faced a psychological crisis when her fake newlywed life was exposed by her ex-boyfriend Wooju (played by Seo Beom-jun). She felt extreme confusion and guilt under the threat of her ex-boyfriend, who said he would reveal her relationship with Myungsoon-dang heir Kim Woo-ju (played by Choi Woo-shik). In a scene where Jung So-min looked at a broken wedding photo frame, she conveyed complex emotions perfectly with just her eyes and subtle expressions, showing the pinnacle of inner acting.
When Meri met Wooju, she pushed him away with cold words, saying, "If I see Wooju trying in the middle, I think I'll have a harder time. I can't help it either. My happiness comes first." After saying goodbye, Meri's eyes finally reddened, and Jung So-min released restrained emotions through controlled acting, maximizing viewer immersion.
In the following scene, Meri struggled with her ex Wooju, raising the tension. At that moment, Wooju appeared and saved Meri, and she reaffirmed her feelings with a kiss. Jung So-min perfectly executed delicate emotional tone control that preserved tenderness and excitement, giving home viewers a heart-pounding moment.
In episode 10, Meri greeted Wooju's grandmother Ko Pil-nyeon (played by Jeong Ae-ri) maturely at Myungsoon-dang's 80th anniversary ceremony, and was shown cautiously worrying about Wooju after he was exposed as her fake husband by Baek Sang-hyun (played by Bae Na-ra). Meri quietly stood by Wooju as he faced one shocking truth after another, including the reality of his uncle-in-law Jang Han-gu (played by Kim Young-min) trying to bring down the company, firmly holding the drama's tension and emotional weight.
In this way, Jung So-min freely navigated the character's deepening love and complex emotions amid crisis, showing both her characteristic charm and maturity at the same time.<
[Photo] 'Would You Merry Me' broadcast capture
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