Does Kim Ji-won only have “Descendants of the Sun” and “Fight for My Way”? Let’s not forget “Lovestruck in the City”
Actor Kim Ji-won has reached the pinnacle of her career
Although she has often received praise for her distinctive characters in each work, she once again garnered explosive popularity with tvN’s “Queen of Tears”, which became the highest-rated tvN series and bid farewell to viewers amid fervent cheers on April 28th.
Thanks to this, her past works are being re-examined. Kim Ji-won, who has been chosen by star writers and masterpieces, has many famous works, but her YouTube video views for dramas such as “The Heirs” (2013), “Descendants of the Sun” (2016) and “Fight for My Way” (2017) are so high that one might mistakenly think they are currently airing.
However, there is a drama that must not be overlooked in her list of works. It is the drama “Lovestruck in the City”, which aired on KakaoTV and Netflix in December 2020. This drama depicts the real love stories of young people who live fiercely in a complex city, and Kim Ji-won captivated viewers with her lovely role as Lee Eun-oh.
“Lovestruck in the City” broke the limits of OTT dramas and gained proper word-of-mouth among viewers. Kim Ji-won and Ji Chang-wook’s chemistry was so beautiful, and the diverse romances of the city men and women with strong personalities honestly portrayed various emotions about love, eliciting a warm response. It felt like watching a friend or one’s own story.
Therefore, as Kim Ji-won’s previous works resurface amid the “Queen of Tears” syndrome, “Lovestruck in the City” is also considered a must-watch masterpiece. It’s because Lee Eun-oh is as charming as Choi Ae-ra in “Fight for My Way”, Yoon Myung-joo in “Descendants of the Sun” and Yeom Mi-jeong in “My Liberation Notes”.
Writer Jung Hyun-jung’s skills in “I Need Romance” and “Discovery of Love” broke the boundaries of 30-minute mid-form dramas and marked the beginning of a “well-made romance”. The variations in speech tailored to viewers familiar with SNS and the format of interviews seamlessly blended with director Park Shin-woo’s sophisticated direction and warm sentiment.
This spring, if you want to enjoy Kim Ji-won’s acting charm, her realistic couple chemistry with Ji Chang-wook and a romance full of excitement, watching “Lovestruck in the City” is a must.
Source: nate
