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Actor Kwon So-hyun Returns to Home Screens with 'Empathy Cell'... Flawlessly Portrays 'Ambitious Rising Star'

Actor Kwon So-hyun announced a successful return to television through the new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Empathy Cell.' In the Saturday-Sunday drama 'Empathy Cell,

Jay Choi
Staff Reporter
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Actor Kwon So-hyun Returns to Home Screens with 'Empathy Cell'... Flawlessly Portrays 'Ambitious Rising Star'
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Actor Kwon So-hyun announced a successful return to television through the new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Empathy Cell.'

In the Saturday-Sunday drama 'Empathy Cell,' which premiered on the 4th, Kwon So-hyun captured viewers' attention playing the role of Han Yi-jin, an ambitious rising rookie actor. 'Empathy Cell' is a romantic comedy that depicts the process of a man and a woman coming to understand each other's hearts following a supernatural event involving an emotion transmitter.

In the drama, Han Yi-jin, played by Kwon So-hyun, is a character who was constantly overshadowed and never received attention by her former colleague Yoo Ji-an during their days as girl group members, but after transitioning to acting, she rose to the ranks of a rising star based on her outstanding acting skills.

In the first episode, Han Yi-jin attended a film festival as a newcomer award candidate and engaged in a tense psychological battle with her destined rival Yoo Ji-an. The scene where the two recall the past and clash over even the smallest details previewed a full-fledged rivalry chemistry, adding tension. Additionally, Han Yi-jin showing excitement at the congratulatory message from her counselor Cha Eun-hwan heightened anticipation for the romance to come.

Kwon So-hyun completed the character multidimensionally with stable line delivery and vibrant facial acting. She is evaluated to have further enhanced the immersion of the drama by adding glamorous visuals and an elegant atmosphere.

Attention is focused on what charm Kwon So-hyun, who has been active in the independent film industry, will showcase on television through 'Empathy Cell.'

Meanwhile, the drama 'Empathy Cell' is released every Saturday and Sunday on Lifetime, LG U+tv Mobile, and Disney+.

Photo provided by = LG U+tv Mobile, Disney+ 'Empathy Cell'.

Jay Choi
Staff Reporter

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