Light shopthe new Disney+ series, has garnered significant attention globally. Adapted from Kang Full’s popular webtoon of the same name, the series has aroused curiosity, especially since the original author was directly involved in the production. The webtoon had previously been adapted into a film in China, raising expectations for this new version.
After the first six episodes, in addition to the protagonists Park Bo-young and Joo Ji-hoon, the spotlight shifted to the actress Seolhyun, who plays the tragic character Lee Ji-young. Ji-young is Kim Hyun-min’s girlfriend, whose family opposes their relationship. When Hyun-min goes to visit Ji-young, he is involved in a serious bus accident and falls into a coma.
Believing he is dead, Hyun-min’s mother sends Ji-young a cruel message, blaming her for his death. Overwhelmed by guilt and pressure, Ji-young decides to end her life to reunite with Hyun-min, unaware that he is only in a deep coma. In the world between life and death, Ji-young struggles to heal Hyun-min’s wounds so he can receive his light from Light shop and come back to life.
Despite her limited screen time due to the series’ multiple storylines, Seolhyun captivated audiences in the first six episodes with her exceptional acting and her character’s emotional depth. From her struggles with forbidden love to desperation and disturbing transformation, Seolhyun delivers an exceptional performance. His acting ability, often criticized in the past, surprised viewers with its maturity and intensity.
Public reactions
- “Seolhyun’s acting is incredible; some scenes were so scary that I couldn’t watch them alone at night.
- “He nailed it. Now I’m afraid of the dark because of him!”
- “His emotional scenes are top notch; it’s as if he plays multiple roles in one character.
- “I thought Seolhyun wasn’t a great actress, but I was so wrong.”
Seolhyun’s appearance in Light shop has also been a hot topic. Being an idol turned actress, she is known for her radiant and beautiful image, regardless of her roles. However, this time, she appears without makeup, wearing a drenched nightgown with a pale and lifeless expression throughout the series. Ji-young is undoubtedly the “roughest” character in Seolhyun’s career.
First look at Seolhyun’s “unkempt” appearance on screen
Light shop revolves around a lamp shop run by Jung Won-young. Beneath its ordinary appearance lies a space where life and death intersect, allowing the living, the dead, and even those close to death to reunite. Each lamp represents a desire to live, which contains the soul of a person. As long as a person’s lamp remains lit, he has a chance to return to life.
Source: K14
