Girls’ Generation’s Yoona: Transitioning from Idol to Rating Star with ‘King the Land’ Success
Yoona’s rise from an idol to a rating star was showcased in ‘King the Land’, highlighting her versatile acting prowess.
These are lyrics from the representative song ‘Gee’ by Girls’ Generation, the group to which Yoona belongs. Twelve years after the release of this song, Yoona’s activities are unfolding as brilliantly as these lyrics. Transitioning from a popular idol to a successful actress, she has entered her second heyday.
Through the recently concluded JTBC drama ‘King the Land‘ on August 6th, she once again achieved success and solidified her presence as a lead actress. ‘King the Land’ achieved a record-high viewer rating of 13.8%. It not only dominated the viewer ratings but also topped the non-English TV category on the Netflix global top 10.
In ‘King the Land,’ Yoona plays Cheon Sarang, an outstanding hotelier at King Hotel who starts as a one-month trainee and rises from the lobby desk to the VVIP lounge. Yoona captivates the audience with her unique charming appeal and even entangles in a destined relationship.
Yoona delicately portrays the lovely and diligent Cheon Sarang. Particularly, she presents various facets of Cheon Sarang, such as her excellence as a hotel employee, and her comical moments with friends, showcasing an all-around performance.
From romance to comedy to emotional scenes, Yoona expresses them all three-dimensionally, delivering excitement, laughter, and emotions.
Unlike genres that unfold intense emotions and depict fierce events, romantic comedy and every day acting are considered challenging genres that truly showcase an actor’s skills. Especially, gaining recognition for such acting is even more difficult.
However, Yoona smoothly digests this type of acting, creating a charming character. Even formal lines that could seem awkward or cringe-worthy, like “King Hotel employees always serve our customers with a bright smile,” “We must always be kind to our guests no matter the moment,” “I am honored to work at King Hotel,” are delivered confidently, showcasing Yoona’s solid acting skills.
After displaying dramatic action and emotional acting in her previous drama ‘Big Mouth’ on MBC, Yoona now proves her acting skills with everyday dialogue and emotions, portraying romantic comedy in a bright and lovable way.
Particularly, Yoona’s fantastic chemistry with co-star Lee Jun Ho led to dating rumors, further boosting the sensationalism surrounding Yoona. The efforts she consistently made in acting since her early days in Girls’ Generation are finally bearing proper fruit.
Whether it’s any genre or character, she embodies them with her unique colors, maintaining credibility for her characters and achieving the drama’s success. After achieving stardom as a singer and now enjoying her second prime as an actress, Yoona’s future is highly anticipated.
Source: Daum.
