Kim Se-jeong Praised for Portrayal of 'The Moon Rising Over the Ri River' Character Dal-i

Actress Kim Se-jeong is garnering rave reviews for her portrayal of Park Dal-i, a steadfast and warm character, in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'The Moon Rising Over the Ri River'.

In the third episode aired on the 14th, Dal-i faced a crisis after being framed, but her sincere feelings for Crown Prince Lee Kang (played by Kang Tae-oh) helped her overcome the situation. While grateful for Lee Kang's help in clearing her name, Dal-i also displayed a charming, straightforward personality by acting a bit pouty towards his affectionate gestures, revealing a subtle flutter of romance.

Later, while tending to Lee Kang after he was shot by Woo Hee (played by Hong Soo-joo), Dal-i declared with firm conviction, "The life I saved is my responsibility. I absolutely cannot watch you die before my eyes," leaving a strong impression as she protected him. This, following her actions in the second episode where she defended the daughter of Elder Heo involved in the false chaste woman incident, further highlighted Dal-i's resolute nature.

Kim Se-jeong flawlessly embodied the role of a 'protector' with her decisive acting. Amidst her naturalistic everyday acting, she maintained a determined gaze in critical moments, solidifying the character's core. Her performance vividly captured Dal-i's unique charm, a blend of warmth and strength towards those around her.

Furthermore, she added warmth to the romance by delicately expressing Dal-i's subtle emotional shifts towards Lee Kang. Kim Se-jeong skillfully navigated between exhibiting Dal-i's principled and resolute demeanor and portraying her budding romantic feelings, perfectly capturing the character's multi-faceted personality, according to viewers.

Meanwhile, 'The Moon Rising Over the Ri River,' featuring Kim Se-jeong's proven acting prowess in a historical setting, is a fantasy romance drama about the soul-swapping adventure of Crown Prince Lee Kang, who has lost his smile, and the amnesiac traveling merchant Park Dal-i. It airs every Friday and Saturday at 10 PM KST.

Netizens are praising Kim Se-jeong's performance, with comments like "Se-jeong's acting is really maturing!" and "Dal-i is such a lovable character." Many are excited about the development of Dal-i's romantic feelings towards Lee Kang.