Namkoong Min's Heart Wavers for Terminally Ill Actress Jeon Yeo-been in 'Our Movie'

Namkoong Min finds himself increasingly drawn to Jeon Yeo-been, a terminally ill actress, in the SBS drama 'Our Movie'.

In the second episode, aired on the 14th, Lee Je-ha (played by Namkoong Min) begins to resonate with the passionate determination of Lee Da-eum (played by Jeon Yeo-been), who dreams of becoming an actress. This sets the stage for a new emotional rendition of 'White Love'.

Lee Da-eum, who inherited her late mother's illness, has long dreamed of becoming an actress, a profession that allows her to momentarily become someone else. Determined to fulfill her dream, she is set on becoming the lead in Lee Je-ha's remake of 'White Love'.

At the audition, Lee Da-eum leaves a strong impression on Lee Je-ha and producer Boo Seung-won (played by Seo Hyun-woo) with her unique character interpretation. Although Lee Je-ha is captivated by her performance, he is wary of the potential fallout if she were to pass away during filming. Despite his reservations, Lee Da-eum's presence is becoming indelible in his mind.

Throughout the scriptwriting process, Lee Je-ha is haunted by Lee Da-eum's words. When he asks her, "How long do you have to live?", she boldly responds, "How long do you have to live?", leaving a profound impact on him.

Particularly, as Lee Je-ha contemplates the emotional arc of the protagonist in 'White Love', he draws new inspiration from Lee Da-eum's desire to leave memories for her loved ones after she's gone. Her over 100 monologue videos reveal her relentless passion and determination to pursue her dream of acting. This solidifies Lee Je-ha's resolve to work with her as an actress, not just as a terminally ill consultant.

After receiving a text confirming her first audition success, Lee Da-eum prepares for her second audition with a mix of excitement and nerves. Initially focusing on her terminal condition rather than her character analysis, Lee Je-ha is moved by her determination to do anything despite her illness. He opens his heart further, telling her, "There's one condition: don't die," signaling a green light for her lead role challenge.

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr