The unchanging visuals of Kim Min-jung from ‘Check In Hanyang’ are a hot topic.

On the 16th, her agency, My Nest Company, released several previously unreleased cuts of Kim Min-jung, who is currently acting in the Channel A weekend drama ‘Check In Hanyang’ as Seol Mae-hwa, the grand master of Joseon‘s largest inn, Yongcheonru.

The released photos capture Seol Mae-hwa’s various aspects, including her fresh yet elegant, classy yet charismatic side.

First, Kim Min-jung completed Seol Mae-hwa with attention to detail, from her hairstyle to her makeup and outfit. With her neatly combed hair, she expressed Seol Mae-hwa‘s flawless personality, with her makeup, which was calm yet natural with a minimum of colors, she showed consistency, and with her outfits, which were colorful depending on the time and place, she showed off her grandeur as a grand master with splendidness and chicness. Also, it is said that Kim Min-jung worked hard to perfectly portray the character through close communication with the staff on site.

Following that, Kim Min-jung expressed each of the characters, from Hong Deok-su (played by Kim Ji-eun), the Hao-na quartet, the three great governors of Yongcheonru, and the servants, by delicately controlling their gazes and gestures, making Seol Mae-hwa’s subtle emotions more persuasive and making the viewers deeply immerse themselves in Seol Mae-hwa‘s narrative. Accordingly, the evaluation is that the character of Seol Mae-hwa was portrayed in a variety of ways with a mysterious and mystical charm through the actress Kim Min-jung, completing her as an attractive character.

In this way, Kim Min-jung is receiving favorable reviews for successfully portraying the character with detailed expressions, drawing deep empathy from viewers, and completing a character that is unprecedented.

In particular, as a character who runs through the entire narrative of the work, she plays an active role by maintaining the center of gravity with her heavy presence in every appearance, and with her acting that is completely one with the character, she is leading the evaluation that she is ‘Snow Plum Blossom itself’, so interest in Kim Min-jung is skyrocketing.

In addition to the unique worldview of Yongcheonru, a hotel in Joseon, the chemistry of the youths, and the turbulent development of ‘Check In Hanyang’, attention is focused on the story that Kim Min-jung, who is active with her solid acting skills and outstanding aura, will unfold until the end.

Meanwhile, ‘Check In Hanyang’ airs on Channel A every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM.

[Photo provided by Channel A]

Jo Sung-woon, Donga.com reporter madduxly@donga.com