'No Next Life' Han Hye-jin realistically portrayed familiar emotional currents in everyday life, approaching viewers with a sense of familiarity and warmth.
The TV CHOSUN Monday-Tuesday miniseries 'No Next Life' (directed by Kim Jung-min, written by Shin I-won, produced by TM Group·Firstman Studio·Megaphone) that aired on the 17th completed Ku Joo-young (played by Han Hye-jin) as a character who could plausibly exist nearby by building everyday details: she showed a warm, dependable side with friends and a realistically shifting emotional line before her husband depending on the situation.
Ku Joo-young formed a bright atmosphere with the most natural and comfortable tension when she was with her friends. She chimed in with comfort and empathy at I-ri's (played by Jin Seo-yeon) intense anger over finding out her ex-boyfriend had another woman, making viewers feel the solid support of a friend who becomes your ally without hesitation, and the pleasant rhythm and strong solidarity that naturally emerge among long-time friends brought a satisfied smile. At the same time, her keeping inner thoughts that she could not fully reveal even to her closest friend added realistic empathy. Joo-young's complicated feelings, as she continues conversations while hiding worries about her marriage and pregnancy, were conveyed intact beyond the screen.
In front of her husband Sang-min (played by Jang In-seop), Joo-young showed a more honest and serious side. When Sang-min suggested couple counseling, she welcomed it and could not hide her joy, and she earnestly participated in counseling and continued efforts to restore the relationship. But finding a strange long hair in the car began to fuel suspicion toward Sang-min and reversed the mood. The mysterious box of underwear found under her husband's desk further amplified doubts and heightened tension. Joo-young's complicated emotions, unable to hide her confusion despite Sang-min's explanations, maximized the sense of immersion in reality.
Han Hye-jin made Ku Joo-young feel as familiar as a friend, bringing her closer to viewers. She delicately drew emotional lines within everyday details, and through small actions and dialogue she added realism to convincingly complete Joo-young's multifaceted aspects. With friends she filled their friendship with warm energy, capturing attention with natural and pleasant "real-friend moments," while with her husband she showcased "real couple chemistry," widening the scope for empathy. In particular, she sharply captured the creeping anxiety and confusion that spread the moment suspicion took hold, vividly expressing the flow of complex emotions and creating an absorbing quality that naturally led viewers to understand and follow Joo-young's feelings.
Broadcast every Monday and Tuesday at 10 p.m. on TV CHOSUN.
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