Actress Chae Seo-an is quickly becoming one of the scene-stealers in MBC’s Perfect Crown . In the drama, Chae Seo-an plays Han Da-young, a young noblewoman who often shares cute and tense moments with IU’s character. With her graceful speech, sly but lovable expressions, and eye-catching presence, she has been drawing attention from viewers since the drama’s early episodes.
Although she is now appearing alongside major stars like IU and Byeon Woo-seok, Chae Seo-an’s path to recognition was far from easy. Chae Seo-an made her acting debut in the 2020 web drama Can Time Be Delivered? She later appeared in works such as Police University , Paper Moon , and Hierarchy , steadily building her filmography through supporting and minor roles.
However, despite her consistent work, it took years before the public began to recognize her name. Her major turning point came in 2025 through the Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines . In the drama, Chae Seo-an played the younger version of Yeong-ran, Bu Sang-gil’s wife. Although her screen time was short, her performance left a strong impression on viewers.
After the series was released, viewers began referring to her as “Hak-ssi’s wife,” and her name started appearing in search trends. Many praised her as a hidden gem who had finally been discovered.
What surprised many viewers even more was the story behind Chae Seo-an’s difficult gap period before When Life Gives You Tangerines was released. According to Chae Seo-an, she spent about 1 year seriously questioning whether she should continue acting. To make a living, she worked 7 different part-time jobs, including at a rice cake factory, cookie factory, electronics assembly line, card terminal manufacturer, door lock production site, outlet assembly workplace, and CCTV quality control team.
At one point, she even considered giving up acting and starting a different field of study. However, her life changed after When Life Gives You Tangerines was released. Her presence in the series gained attention, and she soon signed an exclusive contract with a new agency. She then joined Perfect Crown , continuing her rising momentum.
Recently, Chae Seo-an also drew attention by posting behind-the-scenes photos from a baseball stadium shoot with IU and Byeon Woo-seok on her social media. Only a short time ago, she was moving between factories and workplaces while worrying about her livelihood. Now, she is standing naturally beside top stars in one of the most talked-about dramas of the moment.
Sources: Daum | 나우무비
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