Actor Lee Ju-yeon vividly portrayed the bittersweet narrative of going between heaven and hell over unrequited love, drawing deep empathy from viewers.
On the 8th and 9th at 8 p.m., in episodes 5 and 6 of the KBS 2TV weekend drama Love On The Menu (directed by Hong Seok-gu / written by Lee Kyung-hee / produced by Monster Union, Contents Z), in which she plays Jang Seo-hyun, Lee Ju-yeon displayed a variety of earnest romantic moments that reflect 23 years of experience.
In the drama, Jang Seo-hyun instantly read Kim Moo-jin (played by Ha Seok-jin)'s subtle changes and looked into his true feelings. When she heard the news that Kim Moo-jin and Han Gyu-rim (played by Ahn Heeyeon) had reunited after eight years, she wore a precarious expression as if she might collapse at any moment, but when she heard Gyu-rim has an eight-year-old son, she instantly wiped away her tears as if nothing had happened, deftly and cheerfully handling an emotional roller coaster in an instant.
Lee Ju-yeon also poignantly portrayed Jang Seo-hyun's pain as she bore the weight of unrequited love alone. At times she says, "Maybe I'll emigrate," then sulks, saying, "For whose sake?" and at other times, with alcohol's help, she pours out the intense feelings she has been unable to leave or forget for 23 years, shedding tears that make viewers' hearts ache.
Viewers are responding to Lee Ju-yeon's performance, which naturally built delicate details and a wide emotional range that swings with every action of the person she likes.
[photo] Love On The Menu
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