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Actress Choi Soo-young demonstrated her true worth on stage.
In the play "The Merchant of Venice," which opened on the 8th, Choi Soo-young is captivating audiences with her solid presence. This is Choi Soo-young's return to the theater after three years.
As the pinnacle of Shakespearean comedy and an intense courtroom drama, "The Merchant of Venice" features Choi Soo-young in the role of Portia, the heiress of Belmont who possesses both wit and wisdom. Portia is a key figure who turns the tide of events as Antonio's contract with the Jewish moneylender Shylock leads to a life-or-death legal battle.
Especially, Choi Soo-young stably handled a wide range of emotions, raising the immersion of the work. In the highlight courtroom scene of the play, she left a deep impression with her clear diction, steady delivery of lines, and overwhelming presence that dominated the stage, while also adding natural chemistry with fellow actors to further enhance the completion of the performance.
Choi Soo-young also revealed her unique affection for the work. Recently, through her SNS, she expressed regret, saying, "Every time I put on a performance, it feels like such a waste that time is passing," and added, "I want to attach weights to time and slow down its steps." She continued, "I am grateful to be able to share such precious time together, and I will enjoy the remaining performances by dividing every minute and second happily. See you on stage," conveying her deep sincerity toward the theater.
Choi Soo-young once again proved she is made for the stage by clearly imprinting her own presence even on the theater stage. Having completed a deeper Portia with delicate emotional acting and intense energy honed in dramas and movies, she confidently leads the play and is leaving audiences with a profound aftertaste. As Choi Soo-young meets audiences every moment on stage with new chemistry, anticipation builds for what kind of performance she will show in the remaining shows.
Meanwhile, the play "The Merchant of Venice" will be performed at the National Theater's Haoreum Theater until August 9.
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