Yeom Jung-ah's Heartwarming Portrayal of Motherly Love in 'For the First, Love' Moves Viewers

In the 11th episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'For the First, Love,' broadcast on the 8th, Yeom Jung-ah delivered a heartwarming performance as she conveyed her sincere emotions towards her daughter, played by Choi Yoon-ji. The episode depicted the characters rallying to support Lee Hyo-ri (Choi Yoon-ji) as her brain tumor surgery was decided. The collective small gestures from Ryu Jeong-seok (Park Hae-joon), Ryu Bo-hyun (Kim Min-gyu), and the residents of Cheonghae Village provided immense strength.

The episode garnered significant attention, ranking first in its time slot across cable and comprehensive programming channels, with viewership ratings of 4.4% and a peak of 5.0% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and 3.9% on average and a peak of 4.5% nationwide. While the earlier-than-expected surgery date brought relief, Lee Ji-an (Yeom Jung-ah) grappled with complex emotions, finding solace in the comforting words of Jeong Mun-hee (Kim Mi-kyung).

Hyo-ri, facing the surgery, met with Ryu Jeong-seok to indirectly express her reliance on Lee Ji-an, framing it as entrusting her mother's life. Ryu Jeong-seok offered silent support to Ji-an, providing a shoulder to lean on, while Ryu Bo-hyun reaffirmed his unwavering affection for Hyo-ri. A particularly poignant moment saw Ji-an visiting her late friend Han Cho-rong's (Geum Min-kyung) memorial, tearfully pleading for her to watch over Hyo-ri, which deeply moved the audience.

Despite trying to maintain composure until the operating room doors closed, Ji-an was overcome with emotion upon watching Hyo-ri's video message. Hyo-ri's heartfelt confession about the certainty of her mother's presence in her life left a profound impact. The final episode of 'For the First, Love' airs today (9th) at 8:50 PM KST.

Yeom Jung-ah, a veteran actress who debuted in 1991, is renowned for her versatile performances across numerous projects. She is particularly beloved for her nuanced portrayal of maternal roles. In 'For the First, Love,' she has been highly praised for her exceptional depiction of a mother's deep love for her daughter.