"Rumored to be scary, but warm." 'Doctor Shin' writer Lim Seong-han breaks 36 years of mystery [★FOCUS]

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Writer Lim Seong-han, who had been shrouded in numerous rumors, finally broke her 36-year streak of mystery. Recently, new glimpses of writer Lim Seong-han have been shared through interviews with actors from the recently concluded drama 'Doctor Shin,' drawing attention.

The TV Chosun Tue-Wed drama 'Doctor Shin' (script by Lim Seong-han (Phoebe), directed by Lee Seung-hoon), which concluded on the 3rd, is a medical thriller about a genius doctor who challenges the realm of God and a woman who loses her soul after her brain is suddenly damaged.

Writer Lim Seong-han has garnered significant attention with numerous hit works including 'Look Again and Again,' 'Mermaid Princess,' 'Queen Flower Fairy,' 'Aurora Princess,' 'Oh My God,' 'Ahundong Madam,' and 'Marriage Contract Divorce Song.' 'Doctor Shin' is her new work, released approximately three years after her 2023 TV Chosun drama 'Auntie Durian' concluded.

Despite being a star writer, she had avoided exposure on broadcast and media outlets for the past 36 years, leading to numerous rumors surrounding her. From rumors that her pen name 'Lim Seong-han' was her older brother's real name to rumors related to shamanism, she was surrounded by various speculations as intense as the public's interest.

The 36-year streak of mystery was finally broken on the 17th of last month. During a YouTube live broadcast by comedian YouTuber Eom Eun-hyang, she let viewers hear her voice via a phone connection. Contrary to all the rumors, writer Lim Seong-han drew attention with her human and down-to-earth demeanor. She also openly addressed various rumors surrounding her with a smiling voice.

Actors from 'Doctor Shin' who recently conducted commemorative interviews with media outlets also highlighted writer Lim Seong-han's affectionate and warm nature. Jeong I-chan, who plays the role of Shin Ju-shin, told StarNews about Lim Seong-han: "She may appear cold, but she is actually petite and very warm-hearted. If any actor seems unwell, she calls immediately. She never dismisses anything as trivial."

Similarly, Baek Seo-ra, who plays the role of Momo, told StarNews: "It took about three to four months before filming began, so immersing myself in the character was not difficult. I could communicate directly with the writer, so I didn't get lost." She also mentioned writer Lim Seong-han's proactive communication with the actors.

Song Ji-in, who plays the role of Hyun Hwan-hee, expressed her admiration for writer Lim Seong-han: "Some may call it melodramatic, but there are many stories in the world. Despite being an experienced writer, she constantly pursues novelty, which I found amazing and admirable."

In particular, Song Ji-in's reunion with writer Lim Seong-han is especially meaningful, as it follows the conclusion of TV Chosun's 'Marriage Contract Divorce Song' (hereinafter 'Marriage Divorce Song') in 2022. Song Ji-in revealed her affection: "She was rumored to be a scary person, but she is actually sweet. There are times when she scolds, but working with her feels good. She shows great consideration for the actors' perspectives. After the first broadcast, she gave feedback that I felt a profound maternal love."

Above all, writer Lim Seong-han is genuinely concerned about the health of the actors and those around her. Song Ji-in recalled a private meal with writer Lim Seong-han: "She treated me to steak. When I meet with her, we often talk about health."

Jeong I-chan also expressed gratitude toward Lim Seong-han: "I heard that I eat 7 to 8 eggs a day due to my weight, and she immediately called to say, 'You shouldn't eat so many egg yolks.' She is a warm-hearted person."

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