Actress Cynthia has proven her ‘blue chip’ title by being active in both theaters and homes.Not only has she made a name for herself by playing a dual role with Lee Hye-young in the currently acclaimed film ‘Breakthrough’, but she is also gaining attention for her first leading role in the tvN drama ‘Someday, I Will Be a Wise Resident’.

Cynthia is meeting audiences in theaters for the first time in three years since “The Witch Part 2: The Other One” in 2022, where she won the lead role in “Breakthrough”, which was released on the 30th of last month, beating out audition competition rates of 1,400 to 1.In this film, which tells the story of Jo-gak(Lee Hye-young), a legendary female killer in her 60s who has been active for 40 years, Cynthia plays Jo-gak’s younger self, displaying innocence and intensity.

The audience unanimously agreed that the film convincingly portrayed the process through which Cynthia, a girl named ‘Sulhwa’ who was abused and grew up but never lost her innocence with a tenacious vitality like a flower blooming in the snow, was reborn as the young killer ‘Claws’ after discovering her innate ability, and finally transformed into the ultimate killer ‘Jogak’, whose name means ‘claw of the beast’.

Director Min Kyu-dong did not spare his praise for Cynthia, saying, “She showed numerous moments of past activities in a compressed manner.”

Cynthia’s activities continue in the home theater as well.She is realistically portraying the character of first-year resident Pyo Nam-kyung in the popular tvN drama ‘Someday, Wise Resident Life’.

In the drama, Pyo Nam-kyung is an immature character, but is more sincere than anyone else when dealing with patients.As a doctor, he gradually grows through his beginner mistakes and hesitations, drawing sympathy and support from viewers.

Above all, he is receiving favorable reviews for his sincere portrayal of realistic episodes, such as the sadness and emptiness experienced after ending a six-year relationship, the emotional line between a mother and daughter who bicker with an irritated yet affectionate attitude, and the conflict with a nurse in a hospital.

PD Shin Won-ho, who directed the drama, praised Cynthia, saying, “She may seem cold, but she’s an actress with a great emotional impact,” and “As the drama progressed, it was even more fun to watch Cynthia’s acting.”


Reporter Seungmi smlee@donga.com

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