Love’s next door Jung So-min sees her return to the genre that made her famous and gives fans the perfect opportunity to revisit one of her best rom-com K-dramas. In Love’s next doorJung So-min flexes her comedic muscles as Bae Seok-ryu, who suddenly quits her job overseas and unexpectedly returns to South Korea. when Love’s next doorConfirmation of a Bae Seok-ryu theory sees the series take a more dramatic route, the same healing route favored by another of his best K-dramas.
Jung So-min rose to fame in the 2010 rom-com playful kissAn adaptation of the manga series “Itazura no Kiss”. since then, Jung So-min continues to thrive in rom-comswith The voice of your heart And My father is weird Some of the funniest K-dramas of his career have been. His rom-com returns Love’s next door Jung So-min’s chaotic portrayal of Seok-ryu is well received as showing him at his best. While Jung So-min is known for her bold comedic style, one of her best roles sees her take a completely different approach.
Because This Is My First Life is one of Jung So-min’s best rom-coms
It’s an introspective and introspective take on the rom-com
compared to his performance Love’s next doorActress appearance in 2017 rom-com K-drama Because this is my first life Incredibly different. here, Jung So-min takes on the role of introverted screenwriter Yoon Ji-howho marries his landlady, Nam Se-hee (Lee Min-ki), in a mutually arranged marriage of convenience. This popular trope is given a new sense of life in the romantic K-drama, as the lead couple’s calm outlook on the world gives it a new flair that makes it one of Jung So-min’s best shows.
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Because this is my first life cast |
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Jung So-min |
Yoon Ji-ho |
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Lee Min-ki |
The name is Se-hee |
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Woo Su-ji |
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Park Byung-eun |
Ma Sang-gu |
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Kim Ga-eun |
Young Ho-Rong |
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Kim Min-seok |
Yes Won-seok |
Despite the slow pace, Because this is my first life Explores many pressing issues in Korean society. It is mainly shown through themes of sexism as well as breaking stereotypes related to gender and marriage. The series centers on Ji-ho and Se-hee’s slow-burn romance. As a K-drama couple with great on-screen chemistry, Jung So-min and Lee Min-ki make the show’s relatable plot captivating. Plus, the incredible supporting cast has an equally compelling storyline that pushes and builds on the rom-com boundaries. Because this is my first life A great addition to any K-drama watch list.
Jung So-min’s Love Next Door and Because It’s My First Role are surprisingly similar
Bae Seok-ryu and Yoon Ji-ho face similar problems in life
At first glance, Because this is my first lifeIts Yoon Ji-ho and Love’s next doorIts Bae Seok-ryu seems very different. Seok-ryu is strong-willed and often chaotic but keeps his cards close to his chest because he’s afraid of hurting those around him. Ji-ho has a similarly strong nature, but his character is muted compared to Seok-ryu, who is much bolder than his introverted counterpart. Although it may initially be difficult to see what these two characters have in common, they both find parallel situations in their respective stories.
first, Ji-ho and Seok-ryu are both older girls with a younger brother. This makes them second best in the eyes of their families, who, whether willingly or not, prioritize the needs of their younger siblings over their own. For example, Ji-ho moves in with Se-hee after his brother and his pregnant wife Ji-ho move into the house. Seok-ryu, on the other hand, has to bear the burden of his family’s high expectations while his younger brother is allowed to do as he pleases due to a childhood illness.
Although these situations are painful, they create a foundation for Jung So-min’s characters and thrive in spite of them.
coincidentally, Quitting their jobs also affects Ji-ho and Seok-ryuwho do so for similar reasons. Ji-ho’s superiors underestimated him and rewrote the original script he was working on. Another colleague also tries to sexually assault her, which pushes her to her breaking point. Before its occurrence Love’s next doorSeok-ryu was also despised and ridiculed by his peers. This, along with his cancer diagnosis and the breakup of his engagement, forced him to return to South Korea. Although these situations are painful, they create a foundation for Jung So-min’s characters and thrive in spite of them.
Why It’s My First Life is the perfect replacement for Love Next Door
They are two of Jung So-min’s best K-drama romances
In addition to the similarities between Jung So-min’s characters, there are many factors that create Because this is my first life A great next choice for Love’s next door Both shows are considered K-drama cures by fans as their main characters heal scars from the past. In Because this is my first lifeJi-ho returns to the screenplay and builds a life with Se-hee in a real relationship instead of a fake marriage. Similarly, in Love’s next doorThe reawakening of his passion gives Seok-ryu a new lease on life when he finally confesses his feelings for his best friend, Seung-hyo (Jung Hae-in).
Love’s next door
Airs every Saturday and Sunday on TVN in South Korea. It is then made available to stream on Netflix.
Although these K-dramas are similar in many ways, there are many things that set them apart. Love’s next door Sees things from a more classic K-drama perspective and maintains high energy despite its dramatic twists. On the other hand, Because this is my first life Finds its charm in introversion. The two series also use alternative tropes to portray K-drama romances that are just as entertaining as each other. This makes Because this is my first life Perfect for Jung So-min fans looking for something to revisit after her appearance Love’s next door.