Was I too hasty? Did I make it too overwhelming? No. If you've drawn the knife, you should cut something. No, I think I cut something I shouldn't have cut. No. It was decisive. It was good. I did great.
as much as i want to convince myself that seokryu always had the same feelings as seunghyo, i just don’t think she did. it always felt like, if she had any feelings at all, they never became whole—maybe just as strong, no less, but always growing, yet never fully realized, never seen, never acknowledged. we may see her affection and efforts around seunghyo since they were young as something deeper, but it might not have been the same thing in her eyes. back then, she might have thought she was acting out of obligation or familiarity (ironically, calling him 내 아기). these days, after her return, she’s starting to see him not just as a man, but separate from the image she’s had of him all these years: best friend, my mom’s friend’s son (엄마친구아들), my neighbor. now, whatever feelings she might have had are starting to introduce themselves again, but in a different light.
My 3 favorite Jung Somin dramas
Alchemy of Souls
This drama was one of the best experiences I've had in recent times. The mix of magic, fantasy, romance and adventure was so well done. I love Somin's acting in this drama, especially showing the duality of the character who was an assassin disguised as a servant and therefore needed to use humor and wit to survive. I highlight the change in tone of voice that the actress made when she was the real Naksu and when she was Mudeok the loyal servant.
The Naksu/JangUk couple is iconic.
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
This drama is so bittersweet.
I will never get over, I have some reservations about the ending but nothing that will affect the experience.
Seo Inguk continues to be the actor who had the most chemistry with Somin ✨️unsurpassed✨️
The couple starts off in a way that makes it hard to root for them, but as we discover more of Kim Moo Young's story we can understand why he is the way he is.
I like to see Somin acting as such a sweet and human character, and I need to see her in more melodramas and thriller.
Because This Is My First Life
When I started this drama I didn't imagine I would like it so much.
I loved how pertinent female issues were addressed, an eldest daughter who suffers from patriarchy and lack of recognition, and how the male character is different from the usual kdramas. His combination with the dear Yoon Ji Ho was great because she is very empathetic and relatable.
Do not put everything on the line for something as fickle as love. If something like this ever happens again, and you find yourself in a life or death situation, give up on love and choose your life.” – Mudeok/Naksu