Seo-hyun announced the birth of a historical drama female lead character that has never been seen before.
In the KBS2 Wednesday-Thursday drama 'The Male Lead's First Night' (directed by Lee Woong-hee and Kang Soo-yeon, written by Jeon Seon-young), Seo-hyun's performance, which fully conveys the charm of the supporting character Cha Seon-taek with an extraordinary presence, is captivating viewers and driving up the ratings.
In the last broadcast, Seo-hyun (as Cha Seon-taek) led the narrative with a dynamic development from being a passionate reader of a romance novel to becoming a supporting character in that very novel. While depicting the sorrows of a weary college student, she drew viewers in with her realistic expressions of surprise as she suddenly fell into the world of the novel.
Cha Seon-taek's situation as a privileged character in the novel, which contrasts with reality, and the excitement of being able to experience the novel she loved firsthand added to the relatability with her 'true fan' reactions, enhancing the emotional connection.
When portraying Cha Seon-taek, who finds herself repeatedly colliding with the main characters against her will, another side of her was revealed. In particular, the scene where she makes a bomb drink to save Jo Eun-ae (played by Kwon Han-sol), who is being bullied by Do Hwa-seon (played by Ji Hye-won) at a social gathering, elicited laughter from many. Seo-hyun's charm shone brightly in Cha Seon-taek's unmatched tension that stirred the capital.
As Cha Seon-taek becomes more entangled with the male lead (played by Ok Taec-yeon), her character's wildness (?) amplified the excitement. After spending the night together, she desperately tries to escape from his grasp, resorting to various antics, including digging in the fields while pretending to be a nun, showcasing Seo-hyun's dedicated performance.
The delicate emotional lines hidden behind Cha Seon-taek's seemingly absurd behavior also raised expectations for the deepening romance. Her boldness in approaching the tyrant, who was notorious for his cruelty, and the warmth that melted him with unexpected comfort captured the various emotional shifts of Cha Seon-taek, stirring the hearts of viewers.
Seo-hyun is completing the character of Cha Seon-taek, which is anything but ordinary, with her captivating charm that oscillates between comedy and romance. The energy that Seo-hyun has infused into a previously inconsequential supporting role raises anticipation for what kind of fun the upcoming broadcasts will bring.
