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Actress Yoo Soobin shines as a "chemistry fairy" in '21st Century Grand Duchess'.
Yoo Soobin has perfectly transformed into Choi Hyun, a special assistant, in the recently aired MBC Friday-Saturday drama '21st Century Grand Duchess' (script by Yoo Ji-won, directed by Park Jun-hwa and Bae Hee-young, planned by Kang Dae-seon, produced by MBC and Kakao Entertainment), bringing vitality to the story by showcasing distinct chemistry with various characters.
◆ Yoo Soobin and IU, "So Shining! Aru-ru-ru" Tik-Taka Chemistry Parade
In the previously aired eighth episode, Choi Hyun was deployed as a special assistant to help Seong Hee-ju (played by IU) quickly adapt to the palace, drawing attention. The two, who seemed unlikely to match well, surprisingly displayed fantastic chemistry. When Seong Hee-ju asked if the accessories looked good on her, Choi Hyun responded with an intense reaction, saying, "So Shining!" as if dazzled. Furthermore, Choi Hyun added to the humor by making the sound "Aru-ru-ru" while taking a photo to capture her perfect shot.
◆ Yoo Soobin and Byun Woo-seok, Bromance Beyond Master-Servant Relationship
The bromance between Choi Hyun and Prince Lee An (played by Byun Woo-seok), bound by a bond deeper than blood, is injecting energy into the drama and eliciting strong reactions from viewers. In particular, when the prince announced he would break off his engagement to protect Seong Hee-ju from the royal family, he joked, "You said 'Let's get married, tap-tap-tap, let's live together, tap-tap-tap,' and now you're saying this is a deception?" delivering a reality check that drew laughter. Meanwhile, when Seong Hyun-guk (played by Jo Seung-yeon) slapped the prince, Choi Hyun quickly intervened with a stern expression, creating palpable tension that left even viewers holding their breath.
◆ Yoo Soobin and Lee Yeon, A Romance Full of Excitement Connected by Flowers
As episodes progress, the romance between Choi Hyun and Do Hye-jeong (played by Lee Yeon) is becoming increasingly clear, establishing itself as another key viewing point. Earlier, after learning that Do Hye-jeong's parents run a flower shop, Choi Hyun called her a "flower spoon," prompting Hye-jeong to ask what kind of person he likes, creating a peculiar atmosphere. Additionally, Do Hye-jeong delicately portrayed the varied emotions of a man in love by smelling the scent (or what seemed like a scent) of a rose carefully folded in tissue paper, adding to the excitement.
As such, Yoo Soobin, at the center of '21st Century Grand Duchess', is driving a variety of chemistry ranging from Tik-Taka interactions to bromance and romance, further enriching the drama. This raises even greater anticipation for what kind of performance he will deliver in the remaining episodes.
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