Jung So-min: Heart-Fluttering Chemistry with Jung Hae-in in Love Next Door

On August 24th and 25th, Jung So-min captivated viewers with her portrayal of Bae Seok-ryu in episodes 3 and 4 of the tvN drama “Love Next Door”. Bae Seok-ryu’s decision to break away from her 10-year career and live according to her own desires resonated with viewers as it reflected their own personal experiences.

Despite her determination to embrace unemployment and live a carefree life, Seok-ryu’s anxieties quickly resurface as she opens her laptop to create a daily schedule. Despite her intention to spend her days indulging in leisure activities such as reading comic books or sleeping, the reality of doing nothing becomes overwhelming.

Seok-ryu unexpectedly runs into her former high school teacher, who requests her to speak to the students during her visit to the school. She ends up delivering an impromptu speech, during which the students inquire about her aspirations during high school. Taken aback, she answers, “My goal was to be the highest-achieving student. In hindsight, I can’t help but feel a twinge of regret for my younger self.”

Despite ambitiously embarking on a life of unemployment, Jung So-min fully immerses herself in the character to effectively portray the instability and emotional changes of someone experiencing a slump while living life fiercely. Through her portrayal of Seok-ryu, she conveys the uneasy emotions of a person who struggles with doing nothing, evoking a strong sense of empathy from viewers.

As the series continues, Jung So-min’s character develops a charming dynamic with Jung Hae-in as they portray childhood friends. Despite their constant teasing, their bond brings a sense of joy to the show. In a memorable scene, Seok-ryu and Seung-hyo uncover a time capsule they buried a decade ago, leading to a playful argument as they read each other’s embarrassing notes from their youth. It is then revealed that Seung-hyo had feelings for Seok-ryu during their school years.

In the fourth episode, Seok-ryu discovers that Seung-hyo’s company has received a collaboration proposal from her previous workplace, Greip. Yoon Myung-woo (portrayed by Jeon Seok-ho) requests Seok-ryu’s help with translation work, and she agrees to aid Seung-hyo’s company. During a video conference with Greip, Seok-ryu informs Seung-hyo that they have selected another company, causing a heated dispute between Seok-ryu, who believes it is a waste of time, and Seung-hyo, who is determined to continue his project.

Despite her initial intention to resign from her translation job, Seok-ryu ultimately chooses to participate in the meeting between Seung-hyo and Greip after careful consideration. However, she comes face to face with her former colleague Chris, who had previously embarrassed her. Overcome with emotion, Seok-ryu unleashes a powerful punch on Chris. Jung So-min’s proficient English lines and humorous action sequences provide a rejuvenating and uplifting viewing experience for audiences.

In the third week of August, Good Data Corporation’s official platform FUNdex reported that “Love Next Door”, a drama featuring Jung So-min, ranked second in the integrated TV-OTT chart. Additionally, Jung So-min was named the most talked-about actor, solidifying her reputation as a “romantic comedy goddess”.

The show “Love Next Door”is broadcasted every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM.

The source of this information is from Daum’s website.