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Rising Star Ha Young Shines in Netflix's 'Monthly Boyfriend'
Actress Ha Young captivates audiences with her irreplaceable charm in the Netflix series 'Monthly Boyfriend'. Known for her family background in the medical field, Ha Young graduated from Ewha Womans University with a degree in Western Painting and furthered her studies at the prestigious School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York.

Released on October 6, 'Monthly Boyfriend' is a romantic comedy about Mi-rae (played by Ji-soo), a webtoon PD exhausted by real life, who subscribes to a virtual dating simulation to experience romance. Ha Young plays Mi-rae's best friend, Lee Ji-yeon, a character who embodies a longing for love, bringing energy to the series with her impactful performance until the final episode.

Ji-yeon is a dynamic character who frequently goes on blind dates but often fails, eventually experiencing numerous romances through the virtual dating subscription service 'Monthly Boyfriend'. Ha Young portrays Ji-yeon's quirky yet lovable personality with ease, captivating viewers as she blogs about her 'Monthly Boyfriend' strategies, garnering explosive views.

Her perfect chemistry with the protagonist Mi-rae enhances the show's engagement, especially from episode 8 when she begins subscribing to the 'Monthly Boyfriend' service, leaving a lasting impact. Meeting virtual partners like Nam Woo-hyun, Seo Kang-joon, Lee Soo-hyuk, Ong Seong-wu, and Hong Seok, each with unique charms, she creates diverse chemistry and leads various episodes, maximizing the show's intrigue.

Rising Star Ha Young Shines in Netflix's 'Monthly Boyfriend'
Ha Young's distinctive acting brings the character 'Lee Ji-yeon' to life in a multi-dimensional and realistic way. Her transformation from the bold and professional senior nurse 'Chun Jang-mi' in the previous Netflix series 'Trauma Center' to a romantic comedy role showcases her unique acting spectrum across genres.

Ha Young's solid acting skills are once again proven through 'Monthly Boyfriend', drawing attention to her future endeavors. She is set to star alongside Jung Hae-in in the upcoming Netflix series 'This Damn Love', further raising expectations for her versatile performances.

'Monthly Boyfriend' is available for streaming on Netflix.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr
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