I always have soft spot for secondary characters in dramas that become unforgeable for me.
Memorable Character #1 : Choi Yeo Jin as Jang Hee Soo in Valid Love. (more in reply)
Valid Love is not only about adultery. It’s about family and marriage life. My favorite part is the relationship between the heroine (Lee Shi Young) and her sister-in-law (Choi Yeo Jin). Hee Soo was bedridden and always needed someone by her side. That someone was her sister-in-law and what could have been a burden became a way for the heroine to vent and confide her feelings. Just listening was enough for her to get better but as time passed by, HS saw her distress and wanted to comfort with words and tell her that she is important. That was the most beautiful and sincere relationship in this drama. I liked the sequences with Hee Soo doing ballet. We had even more insight in her mental state. I cried when she passed away.
Oh, I really like Choi Yeo-jin! She’s always playing the Really Cool Unnie, no-nonsense type of roles and I love her for that.
I forgot she was in Valid Love! It was a poignant touch from the show when Lee Shi-young’s character would talk to her, and even though she’s just sitting in her wheelchair (or on her bed), seemingly emotionless, we get to see another version of her–the real her, and she’s got so much energy and just so real, that it makes me sad when the camera pans back to reality and she’s just sitting there, staring blankly.
I’ve seen her around for a long time. She’s almost always playing the same type of characters, though, which I don’t really mind because I love strong female characters. I hope she gets the chance to headline her own show one day.
mango
August 8, 2017 at 5:11 AM
I always have soft spot for secondary characters in dramas that become unforgeable for me.
Memorable Character #1 : Choi Yeo Jin as Jang Hee Soo in Valid Love. (more in reply)
mango
August 8, 2017 at 5:11 AM
Valid Love is not only about adultery. It’s about family and marriage life. My favorite part is the relationship between the heroine (Lee Shi Young) and her sister-in-law (Choi Yeo Jin). Hee Soo was bedridden and always needed someone by her side. That someone was her sister-in-law and what could have been a burden became a way for the heroine to vent and confide her feelings. Just listening was enough for her to get better but as time passed by, HS saw her distress and wanted to comfort with words and tell her that she is important. That was the most beautiful and sincere relationship in this drama. I liked the sequences with Hee Soo doing ballet. We had even more insight in her mental state. I cried when she passed away.
Jrr
August 8, 2017 at 10:07 AM
i didn’t manage to finish the drama, but i do have fond memories of it. ^^
mango
August 8, 2017 at 10:10 AM
After her death I lost a bit of interest. I kind of predicted the ending but I liked it 🙂
chingu
August 8, 2017 at 10:17 AM
Oh, I really like Choi Yeo-jin! She’s always playing the Really Cool Unnie, no-nonsense type of roles and I love her for that.
I forgot she was in Valid Love! It was a poignant touch from the show when Lee Shi-young’s character would talk to her, and even though she’s just sitting in her wheelchair (or on her bed), seemingly emotionless, we get to see another version of her–the real her, and she’s got so much energy and just so real, that it makes me sad when the camera pans back to reality and she’s just sitting there, staring blankly.
mango
August 8, 2017 at 10:27 AM
It was my first time seeing her and she became my girl crush !
The directing and the acting for the women scenes were wonderfully done. CYJ’s character was really strong !
chingu
August 8, 2017 at 10:42 AM
I’ve seen her around for a long time. She’s almost always playing the same type of characters, though, which I don’t really mind because I love strong female characters. I hope she gets the chance to headline her own show one day.
mango
August 8, 2017 at 10:46 AM
I saw her being cast typed in other show as well. She clearly has the talent to play a lead.
chingu
August 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Right. But like, I guess I don’t mind it too much since she’s always such a cool gal. Strong, spunky, no-nonsense, independent woman > typical Candy.
Definitely! I’ll try to look for you when she finally does become a lead! We can celebrate it together. Haha.
mango
August 8, 2017 at 11:35 AM
Her roles are interesting for us and for her.
Yeah 😀 I hope this day will come soon !