Actor Lim Soojung announced a successful return to the small screen by delivering a stable, life-grounded performance rich in detail.
Lim Soojung played Kim Sean, the wife of Ki Soo-jong (Ha Jung-woo), in episodes 1 and 2 of tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'How to become a building owner in Korea,' which aired on the 14th and 15th, transforming perfectly into a wise, realistic wife who thinks of her family. Erasing the intense image from her previous work, Disney+'s 'Pine,' Lim Soojung's new face from the broadcast's early stages captured viewers' attention.
In that episode, Kim Sean was shown making steadfast efforts to protect her family. She carefully preserved her husband Ki Soo-jong's pride and, with tactful responses that boosted his morale, she also suggested discussing matters related to the building together, striving to preserve their marital relationship. Kim Sean's warm yet solid charisma added a weighty presence to the drama.
However, the household's peace reached a turning point when Kim Sean sensed abnormal currents in her husband Ki Soo-jong. As conflict deepened over her husband's suspicious behavior, Kim Sean considered the extreme option of divorce and began secretly watching Ki Soo-jong. Chasing his dubious whereabouts, she unexpectedly witnessed a staged kidnapping incident, placing her in an unpredictable situation that heightened viewers' tension.
In this process, Lim Soojung met viewers' expectations by fully immersing herself in the Kim Sean character through outstanding character interpretation. She delicately captured the realistic aspects of the person, raising the drama's immersion, and she detailed the subtle shifts in emotion according to the situation, rendering the character's narrative more three-dimensional.
In particular, she maximized the character's realism by portraying the complex emotions wavering between trust in and doubt of her husband with restrained acting. Her exceptional craft accumulated across various works added depth to the character, and she delivered an impressively memorable performance by fully owning the role. In this way, Lim Soojung succeeded in transforming into the character Kim Sean with steady acting skills, proving her solid acting ability.
Through this work, Lim Soojung returned to television drama after five years and revealed a distinct presence with a deeper level of acting. Expectations are growing for Kim Sean's choices and varied appearances that Lim Soojung will portray amid the shocking plot developments.
Meanwhile, 'How to become a building owner in Korea,' which raises expectations for Lim Soojung's different transformation, is a suspenseful work that depicts a debt-ridden livelihood building owner who, to protect his family and building more precious than his life, participates in a staged kidnapping, triggering a series of events. It airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m.
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