Love me stars Seo Hyun-jin, often nicknamed the “romantic drama queen,” as Jung Kyung, a rational and emotionally reserved obstetrician-gynecologist. Having lived alone for seven years due to constant conflict with her family, Jung Kyung is forced to deal with unresolved emotions after her mother’s sudden death. The drama delicately explores family alienation, grief and the slow process of learning to love.
Seo Hyun-jin previously revealed that she decided to accept the role after reading the script left her in tears. “I couldn’t even continue reading episode two” he recalled, explaining that the story mirrored his life too closely to ignore. That emotional depth is one of the reasons Love me had a strong resonance among viewers.
In a separate storyline that has captured a lot of attention, Dahyun plays Hye-won, the childhood friend of Joon-seo (played by Lee Si-woo). After watching Joon-seo be betrayed and emotionally hurt by his girlfriend, Hye-won finally finds the courage to confess her long-hidden feelings, simply saying: “I like.” Overwhelmed, Joon-seo responds with a kiss and the scene quickly progresses to an intimate moment in bed.
The unexpected audacity of the scene sent the fandom into shock. Many ONCEs have flooded social media with reactions ranging from disbelief to pride to joking, “One time, please don’t look” AND “Our Dahyun has really grown up.” For a star long associated with a pure and cheerful idol image, the scene marks a significant turning point in her acting career.
While the moment may be difficult for some fans to process, it also signals Dahyun’s willingness to step out of her comfort zone and take on more mature, emotionally complex roles. AS Love me continues to air, viewers watch closely to see how both the story, and Dahyun herself, continue to evolve.
Sources: Yahoo News
