Kim Se-jeong Embarks on First Historical Drama, 'When the Camellia Blooms in the River' Promises Fresh Charm

Actress Kim Se-jeong is set to deliver a breath of fresh air to viewers with her first historical drama, MBC's new Friday-Saturday series, 'When the Camellia Blooms in the River'.

The drama, which premieres today (7th), is a fantasy romance historical drama depicting the soul swap between Crown Prince Lee Kang (played by Kang Tae-oh), who has lost his smile, and Park Dal-i, a wandering merchant who has lost her memory. It is drawing significant anticipation for its unpredictable plot and novel concept.

In the drama, Kim Se-jeong takes on the role of 'Park Dal-i', a tenacious and resourceful wandering merchant. She is a character who is skilled in business, full of heart, but also possesses a bold personality and a charming, rustic accent from the Chungcheong province that captivates those around her. Dal-i's unexpected life reversal after her soul is swapped with the Crown Prince overnight is expected to be vividly realized through Kim Se-jeong's dynamic expressiveness and outstanding emotional acting.

Notably, this marks Kim Se-jeong's first foray into a historical drama since her debut, signaling a significant transformation. She is expected to showcase a different charm from her previous modern dramas by portraying a wandering merchant character who embodies both lively resourcefulness and inner strength. Furthermore, she is poised to solidify her presence in the historical genre by perfectly replicating the Crown Prince's speech and demeanor after the soul swap, thereby elevating the drama's immersion with her wide acting spectrum, oscillating between comedy and seriousness.

Kim Se-jeong has consistently proven her versatile acting range, from lovable to serious and action-packed roles, through dramas such as 'Business Proposal', 'Today's Webtoon', 'The Uncanny Counter' series, and 'School 2017'. Having garnered immense love from viewers for her ability to fully immerse herself in characters and her exceptional expressiveness in every project, her upcoming historical drama is anticipated to be another successful transformation.

'When the Camellia Blooms in the River', garnering attention for Kim Se-jeong's historical acting debut, premieres tonight at 9:50 PM KST.

Fans are expressing high anticipation for Kim Se-jeong's first historical drama, with comments like 'I can't wait for Kim Se-jeong in a historical drama!' and 'She seems perfect for the role of Park Dal-i, I'll definitely watch it live!' Her proven acting skills assure viewers of a captivating performance.