In JTBC's new Wednesday-Thursday drama 'This Love Is Force Majeure' (written by Noh Ji-seol, directed by Nam Ki-hoon, produced by SLL and C-JeS Studio), which first aired on the 23rd of last month, Jo Bo-ah plays the role of Lee Hong-jo, a civil servant at Onju City Hall who always does his best. The more I watch each episode, the more I fall in love with it.
'This Love Is Force Majeure' is an irresistible romance between Lee Hong-jo, a low-ranking civil servant who obtains a banned book that was completely sealed 300 years ago, and Jang Shin-yu, a lawyer who becomes a victim of the banned book. From her first appearance, Jo Bo-ah immediately attracted the attention of viewers with her lively appearance and lovely charm. In the play, the lovemaking technique directed at Kwon Jae-kyung (played by Ha Joon) was conveyed not only to Jang Shin-yu (played by Rowoon) but also to the viewers.
Jo Bo-ah completely immersed herself in the role of Hong Jo, the 'Queen of Civil Complaints', and showed a performance that did not spare her body. He ran to any place where there were incidents or complaints, and lay down in the yard of a shrine located in the rainy mountains to create colorful scenes. In addition, it showed all the joys and sorrows of the character, from the dance that made you unable to hold back laughter to the sad look of trying to fit in with the Onju City Hall family.
The actions of ‘chemistry fairy’ Jo Bo-ah are also noteworthy. Jo Bo-ah, who boasts 100% chemistry no matter who she meets, bickers with Rowoon, creating a 'disliked' romance, and with Ha-jun, details that automatically bring back memories of unrequited love, heightening the fun of watching for viewers.
In addition, Jo Bo-ah reduced the gap between the fantasy elements of 'witchcraft' and 'reincarnation' through realistic acting. As he expressed his ambition to include 200% of himself, there is a series of responses from viewers who are fascinated by the charm of the actor himself beyond the character. Jo Bo-ah's unique bright and positive energy was clearly conveyed to the viewers, and she is already showing signs of renewing her 'life character'.
With the fourth episode aired on the 31st of last month, curiosity is growing about what story is hidden in Jo Bo-ah's past life and what kind of story will be written with the characters in the play.
Meanwhile, JTBC's 'This Love Is Force Majeure', where you can see Jo Bo-ah's romantic comedy, airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 pm.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr