Recently, the historical drama "Jeong Nyeon" (Jeong Nyeon: The Star is Born/Jeong Nyeon: The Star is Born) received the attention of the audience when it reached a double-digit rating after only 4 episodes.
Besides the female lead Kim Tae Ri (as Yoon Jeong Nyeon), Shin Ye Eun - who plays Heo Yeong Seo - the ice princess and Jeong Nyeon's rival in the Maeran theater troupe received many compliments.
The actress's natural acting skills, strong and confident attitude, especially when performing gukgeuk - a performing art form that was popular in Korea in the 1950s - are highlights.
Sharing with Cosmopolitan Korea magazine about the difference between Yeong Seo and Yeon Jin in “The Glory”, the actress said: “Yeon Jin is evil, but Yeong Seo is not. I don’t think Yeong Seo is a bad person.
She is gentle at heart, but cold on the outside, while Yeon Jin has a cruel heart.
Yeong Seo struggles to give love because she hasn't received much of it herself, and has a strong desire to be recognized. Her perfectionist tendencies can make it difficult for her to see her own strengths, making her a somewhat damaged soul.”
This is also the reason why Shin Ye Eun focused on portraying the character. While Yeon Jin often smiles, Yeong Seo often keeps a blank expression, speaks harshly, and has a cold tone to hide her weaknesses and fears.
She was also noticed by the director for her accurate pronunciation of the Seoul accent, as well as her dialogue when performing plays on stage.
According to the 1998-born actress, in this project, working with seniors in the profession helped her turn every challenge into valuable lessons. Especially with Kim Tae Ri - who she admires and is a close co-star, she learned a lot.
“I feel proud and excited to be working with a senior I have respected since before my debut. Even on days when we are not filming, we practice together almost every day.
I often met with Tae Ri to practice. I learned a lot by sharing thoughts and experiences outside of acting, and I believe these moments helped build the chemistry between our characters in the drama.”
Shin Ye Eun was born in 1998 and is currently considered a “precious gem” in the young cast of JYP. She has participated in films such as “A-Teen”, “Mind-Reading Detective”, “Meow, Mysterious Boy”, “Revenge of the Third Person”, “Glory in Hatred”…
According to Korean media, with her appearance advantage, increasingly improved acting ability and strong support from her management company, Shin Ye Eun will go far in the future.
