Jung So-min Shares Her Thoughts on the End of 'Love Next Door'…
"Meeting Seok Ryu Was a Blessing"

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Actress Jung So-min expressed her heartfelt thoughts on the conclusion of the tvN weekend drama 'Love Next Door.'

In the final episodes, which aired on October 5 and 6, Jung So-min portrayed the character Bae Seok Ryu with delicate emotional nuances, enhancing the drama's appeal.

In the latter part of the drama, Seok Ryu navigates the process of gaining approval from both families for her relationship with Choi Seoung Hyo (played by Jung Hae-in).

Jung So-min effectively portrayed Seok Ryu's various aspects during this process.

A particularly memorable moment was when she responded to Seoung Hyo's proposal with, "If you reject a proposal like this, are you even human? You'd be a doll," which stirred viewers' romantic feelings.

Jung So-min also subtly expressed Seok Ryu's family love.

Scenes depicting her concern for her father, Bae Geun-sik (played by Jo Han-chul), who is closing down his snack bar, and her role as the eldest daughter brought smiles to the viewers. Additionally, Seok Ryu's journey towards her dream of becoming a chef, combined with Jung So-min's signature bright energy, conveyed a positive message.

One of the iconic scenes in the latter part of the drama was when Seok Ryu offered Seoung Hyo homemade jeon (Korean pancakes) as a proposal.

This moment was praised as the "most savory proposal in the world," touching the hearts of viewers.

In the final episode, the story depicted Seok Ryu achieving her dream.

As her recipes gained popularity through her cooking vlogs, she eventually opened her own restaurant, giving the audience a sense of satisfaction. The preparation for her wedding with Seoung Hyo and the planning of his parents' vow renewal ceremony showcased the essence of romantic comedy.

Jung So-min realistically portrayed the romance with a childhood friend through her character, Seok Ryu.

She expressed Seok Ryu's challenges, family conflicts, and the journey of love with delicate expressions and solid acting, earning empathy from the viewers.

In her farewell message, Jung So-min shared, "I still feel the energy from the filming set, so it's hard to believe the drama has ended."

She continued, "Seok Ryu is a character I truly cherished, and meeting Seok Ryu was a blessing for me," showing her attachment to the character.

Jung So-min also expressed gratitude to the viewers, saying, "I hope 'Love Next Door' and Seok Ryu offered you empathy and comfort."

This remark reflects her sincerity as an actress, who aims to connect with the audience through her work.

Through 'Love Next Door,' Jung So-min once again solidified her status as the "Rom-Com Queen."

By vividly portraying the character of Seok Ryu in her roles as a friend, lover, and family member, she received warm praise from the viewers.

Jung So-min's performance in this drama reaffirmed her wide acting spectrum.

Not only did she demonstrate her remarkable skills in the romantic comedy genre, but she also showcased her ability to delicately portray the character's growth and transformation.

With the success of 'Love Next Door,' there is growing anticipation for Jung So-min's future projects.

As she firmly cements her reputation as a "trustworthy rom-com queen," the industry and fans are eager to see what new challenges she will undertake to expand her acting spectrum and what characters she will bring to life next.