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Love Next Door has kicked off to a promising start.
The first episode of the tvN weekend drama aired on August 17th. The show premiered to a national viewership rating of 4.9%, and the second episode recorded 6.0%.
In the first episode, Nam Mi Sook (played by Park Ji Young) and Seo Hye Sook (played by Jang Young Nam) were seen engaging in a heated competition to brag about their exceptional children. Seo Hye Sook’s son Choi Seung Hyo (played by Jung Hae In ) is a renowned architect recognized in the field, while Nam Mi Sook’s daughter Bae Seok Ryu ( Jung So Min ) is a talented professional who graduated from a prestigious university working at a global company. However, Bae Seok Ryu secretly returns to Korea after breaking up with her boyfriend, and she unexpectedly encounters Choi Seung Hyo in her hometown before even meeting her parents.
Before they could even properly greet each other, her parents appeared, putting Seok Ryu in a tight spot. She hid behind a box in front of the building, but secrets never remain hidden for long. Seok Ryu confessed her breakup to Choi Seung Hyo, and her parents overheard the entire conversation. Seok Ryu used Choi Seung Hyo as a shield from her mother’s scolding and nagging, even receiving a whack with a bunch of green onions. Seo Hye Suk stepped in to protect her son, and her husband tried to calm his wife, seemingly easing the tense atmosphere. However, Bae Seok Ryu further escalated the situation by saying, “I even quit my job. I’m unemployed now,” leading to a second outburst and causing her and Choi Seung Hyo to flee together.
He took every hit for her, put every effort to renovate her room,put the stars she really likes on ceiling, console her to lessen her pain, shifted his entire house near her house .. Seunghyo didnt raise the standard in men HE HIMSELF IS STANDARD. #LoveNextDoorEp2 #Lovenextdoor pic.twitter.com/2PCuFgamqb — AiSh TLG 🦋 (@MeeeAisha) August 18, 2024
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Jung Hae In and Jung So Min , the stars of the upcoming romantic comedy Love Next Door , recently teamed up for a photoshoot with ELLE Korea magazine, perfectly capturing the playful and nostalgic vibe of their on-screen characters. The photoshoot reflected on the playful tone of the drama which tells the story of childhood friends who share each other’s most embarrassing secrets.
After the photoshoot, the two actors sat down for an interview. When asked about the excitement surrounding the genre, Jung So Min noted, “I think people might be curious to see Hae In’s comedic side since they haven’t seen much of it before. I have more experience in rom-coms, but on set, I found myself leaning on him a lot. He really syncs well with his character, Seung Hyo.” Jung Hae In added, “It’s not so much about being funny myself, but more about how the situations themselves are amusing. I’m not worried about it feeling cliché—I want to create something relatable with everyday performances.”
Discussing what makes Love Next Door special, Jung So Min shared, “This project has been really comforting for me. It’s not just Seok Ryu and Seung Hyo; every character has their own story, and I hope viewers can find parts of themselves in those stories and feel empowered.” Jung Hae In echoed her sentiments, saying, “The stories between the characters, including their family dynamics, are really warm and healing. The atmosphere on set is so caring. You’ll see me smiling a lot in the behind-the-scenes footage.”
When asked what type of person makes them feel envious, given that the Korean title translates to “Mom’s Friend’s Perfect Son,” Jung So Min candidly responded, “I envy people who are naturally composed. I’ve always tried to appear calm and not show my anxiety, so I really admire people who aren’t easily rattled.” Jung Hae In added, “I naturally respect people who work hard and are recognized in their fields, but envy doesn’t really drive me. What matters to me is whether I feel fulfilled in my work and enjoy the little breaks along the way.”
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