Choi Sung-eun Captivates with 'Last Summer' Performance as Ha-kyung

Actress Choi Sung-eun has deeply resonated with viewers through her outstanding portrayal of Ha-kyung's complex emotions in the KBS 2TV weekend mini-series ‘Last Summer’.

In the broadcast aired on the 15th, Choi Sung-eun, playing Ha-kyung, touched the hearts of the audience as she navigated the profound loneliness and pain of separation experienced by her character.

Ha-kyung's life, marked by a deep-seated loneliness stemming from childhood experiences, begins to thaw with the arrival of Do-ha (Lee Jae-wook). Their 'Peanut House cohabitation contract' brings a spark of vitality into Ha-kyung's life. However, the appearance of Do-ha's old friend, So-hee (Kwon Ah-reum), causes Ha-kyung's heart to freeze over once again, fearing Do-ha might leave her like everyone else. In response, she instinctively erects emotional walls, attempting to bear the burden alone.

Choi Sung-eun meticulously unpacked Ha-kyung's intricate inner world with her finely-tuned emotional acting. She skillfully depicted the shifting emotional temperatures, from a frozen heart thawing to a warmed heart growing cold again, leaving a strong impression on the viewers. Her calm and steady narration of Ha-kyung's past and true feelings evoked a strong sense of empathy, making the audience wish to comfort her pain. Choi Sung-eun's authentic voice added depth to the drama, leaving a lingering resonance until the very end.

‘Last Summer’ airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM on KBS 2TV.

Netizens praised Choi Sung-eun's acting, commenting, 'Choi Sung-eun's acting is insane,' 'I could feel Ha-kyung's loneliness so much I cried,' and 'I hope she ends up with Do-ha.'