Actor Seo Ji-hye is firmly steering the flow of the drama in Nice to Not Meet You, alternating between bulldozer-like directness and a wavering emotional line.
On the broadcasts on the 15th and 16th of the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama Nice to Not Meet You (directed by Kim Ga-ram, written by Jung Yeo-rang) in episodes 11 and 12, Seo Ji-hye captivated viewers with layered acting ranging from playful charisma to maternal love. Seo Ji-hye is playing Yun Hwa-young, the youngest entertainment section chief at Sports Eunseong, showcasing chameleon-like performances.
In that episode, Hwa-young stood at the center of a strange atmosphere as she faced an awkward showdown with Im Hyun-joon (played by Lee Jung-jae), Wi Jeong-shin (played by Lim Ji-yeon), and Lee Jae-hyung (played by Kim Ji-hoon). While keeping Jeong-shin in check, Hwa-young quickly sat beside her ex-lover Jae-hyung and even knew his coffee preferences, which drew laughter.
Unlike the past when she coldly broke up with Jae-hyung after an unexpected accident, Hwa-young induced confusion in the other party with a 180-degree changed demeanor. She deliberately let Jae-hyung know that Hyun-joon liked Jeong-shin. Hwa-young's actions, showing a character who would stop at nothing to achieve her goals, added to the drama's entertainment.
Meanwhile, Hwa-young was shown deeply shaken upon hearing that her son had been injured. Hwa-young headed to the hospital with Jae-hyung, revealing fragility behind her strength. It was a scene that highlighted a poignant maternal love crafted by Seo Ji-hye's distinctive acting.
Also, Hwa-young kept a sharp attitude toward Jae-hyung when he pried into her private life, but when he said, "You're the same as always? Cute," she softened at his warm words, reaching the peak of push-and-pull. Seo Ji-hye convincingly portrayed a character who is honest yet calculating and awkwardly human, increasing immersion.
When Jeong-shin asked Hyun-joon to send another reporter to Hyun-joon's set, Hwa-young immediately realized that Hyun-joon had confessed to Jeong-shin. Seo Ji-hye wove together the character's unstoppable direct charm, restrained charisma, and the keen instincts of a reporter to complete the role of Yun Hwa-young with her own appeal. After the broadcast, viewers reacted strongly with comments such as "Mom Hwa-young and reporter Hwa-young are both cool," "I love how she disarms instantly in front of Jae-hyung," "She really nailed this character," "Seo Ji-hye's acting spectrum expands with every scene change," and "I hope Hwa-young becomes happy."
[photo] tvN Nice to Not Meet You broadcast capture
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