Ryu Hye -yung challenged the expectations and emerged from the long shadow of his iconic role in Answer 1988where he played his older sister from the acute edges, Sung Bo-Corre. Almost ten years later, the 34 -year -old actress attracts attention to her dual roles as protagonists in two very different dramas on air this summer.
Dual roles show versatility
On TVN Law and the cityWhich was previewed on July 5, Ryu Hye -yung portrays Bae Moon -jung, a witty lawyer with eight years of experience. His character is pleasantly human: manga and web novels in the office, who placed at work, usually inaccurate and immerses themselves headlong in risky bets. Yet, under humor and the brazen exterior, Bae Moon -jung is deeply loyal and sincere.
From July 18th, JTBC The good man It presents Ryu Hye -yung as Park Seok -hee, the youngest daughter of a criminal family. Seok – Hee is a reliable emotional anchor for his mother and brothers, who bring the weight of trauma, resilience and responsibility in every gesture and expression.
Average Entertainment in Korea have praised Ryu Hye -yung’s ability to feel effortlessly in both roles. Critics say that it embodies coldness and warmth simultaneously, performances that are unique but equally convincing in both projects. An article by Dailyan on July 21 said that Ryu Hye -yung is finally leaving the shadow of Sung Bo –ra.
Intentional growth, professional commitment
Ryu Hye-Young-a-actress born in Seoul who graduated in films from the University of Konkuk-he involved his career in 2007 in support roles. Its turning point came in 2015 with Answer 1988which at the time became the most popular drama of Tvn. Her role as Sung Bo -Corre – a bright but abrasive older sister – has gained appreciation for her authenticity and controlled emotional depth.
Despite his first success, in the next nine years, Ryu Hye -yung appeared only in a handful of projects: two films (Love, lies AND The mayor) and two dramas (Eun-Ju’s room AND Law). Although he is praised for his acting, he did not leave a lasting impression: fan and media, to describe it as “fighting to regain his glow. “
In Financial News, Ryu Hye -yung explained that his career breaks from 2018-2020 and 2022-2024 breathing spaces were needed. She reflects: “I wanted to rediscover myself and realign my future.” Now, it is determined to avoid being launched in similar archetypes, affirming Marie Claire, “I want to become a rich palette, not just a sheet of empty paper.”
This summer marks his return to visibility, first in the travel show of reality Europe out of your tentTherefore through thematic transformations in Law and the city AND The good man. Once upon a time the quality of Ryu Hye-Yooung is once the quality of Ryu Hye-Yoo’s quality: the will to experiment, which is clearly evident now.
What’s the next
Ryu Hye -yung officially signed with the vast entertainment (Hyun Bin headquarters) in June, reporting a renewed commitment for his profession on TV, films and varieties. By the end of the year it will appear in the criminal-psychological film Killing timeInterpreting Yeon Woo, a livestreamer who faces the trauma after a tragedy on his set. Although physically and emotionally demanding, Ryu Hye -yung attributes the support of the cast and the crew to help her offer powerful performance.
With Answer 1988 Almost a decade behind her and two strong dramas in the lead on her return, Ryu Hye -yooung is finally re -emerging, not as Sung Bo -corre, but as an actor with a deepest, depth and growing trust.
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