The actress Lee Hye-ri has captured the hearts of viewers with her enchanting charm.
Lee Hye-ri is showcasing a nuanced chemistry teetering between friendship and obsession with Jung Su-bin (played by Woo Seul-gi) in STUDIO X+U’s drama ‘Generous Competition’ (written and directed by Kim Tae-hee), delivering a stellar performance as ‘Yoo Jae’, switching between spicy and sweet acting variations. Viewers have shown affection for the character ‘Yoo Jae’ by giving her various nicknames, drawing attention.
The first nickname is ‘Guilty Human’, a combination of Guilty human and Yoo Jae (Lee Hye-ri). In the drama, Jae expresses unabashed affection by rushing to Woo Seul-gi (Jung Su-bin) in distress, giving a back hug out of concern, and caressing his face after saving him from a trap. Above all, Jae’s constantly sweet gaze at Seul-gi sets hearts aflutter.
The second nickname, ‘Jae-copath’, stems from Jae’s sharp desire to dominate others except for Seul-gi. In particular, Jae brings up a nasty rumor about Seul-gi’s deceased father, nonchalantly saying, “Isn’t it a relief? It’s much less unfair than if your dad had been a really great person.” This scene evokes sympathy by revealing Jae’s deficiencies and psychopathic traits, having grown up under oppressive control from an early age.
The final nickname is ‘Benz Woman’. When Seul-gi, cornered, pointed to herself as a drug dealer, Yoo Jae smiled and said, “Well done.” Although she has previously shown submissiveness and fear towards her father, she quickly changes her behavior and starts rebelling when he tries to endanger Seul-gi. In this way, Jae’s unconditional embrace and pure love for Seul-gi heighten the thrilling tension in their relationship.
Meanwhile, ‘Generous Competition’ is not only ranking high domestically but has also captivated global audiences, taking the top spot on Japan and Taiwan’s OTT charts. Consequently, Lee Hye-ri’s popularity is soaring, with her followers on social media and YouTube subscribers increasingly rapidly.
‘Generous Competition,’ starring Lee Hye-ri, is released every Monday through Thursday at midnight.