Rising Star No Jeong-eui Captivates Audiences in 'I'll Give You the Universe'

Actress No Jeong-eui is solidifying her role as a central figure in the drama with her stable character portrayal.

In tvN's Wednesday-Thursday drama 'I'll Give You the Universe,' No Jeong-eui plays the role of Woo Hyun-jin, enhancing the show's immersion with her outstanding visuals and chemistry with other characters. Despite the drama maintaining a 1% viewership rating since its premiere, No Jeong-eui continues to make a strong impression with her unique star quality, consistently landing leading roles, even though her previous lead role in MBC's 'Bunny and the Oppas' did not meet expectations.

In episodes 7 and 8, No Jeong-eui delicately portrayed Hyun-jin's complex emotions as her life is disrupted by the sudden appearance of Woo-joo's grandfather, Seon Kyu-tae (played by Ryu Seung-soo). From holding back tears over her sister Woo Hyun-joo's (played by Park Ji-hyun) absence to instinctively sensing Kyu-tae's true intentions behind his kind facade, No Jeong-eui convincingly captured a range of emotions.

The revelation of Hyun-jin's hidden side also intrigued viewers. An episode where Hyun-jin, who never loses composure, gets drunk with Seon Tae-hyung (played by Bae In-hyuk) and falls asleep in the same bed, reaffirmed their bond. No Jeong-eui skillfully captured the subtle psychological changes between her first love Park Yoon-sung (played by Park Seo-ham) and her in-law Tae-hyung, elevating the story's impact. The 'cliffhanger ending,' where Kyu-tae attempts to throw a cup at a shocked Hyun-jin after breaking into her home, heightened tension and curiosity about future developments.

No Jeong-eui, who captivates with her charming presence while calmly unraveling her character's emotions in unpredictable situations, shared behind-the-scenes stills from the 'I'll Give You the Universe' set through her agency, Namoo Actors. During breaks, she warmly interacts with the camera, but once filming begins, she immerses herself deeply into her character, showcasing her professionalism. Her playful demeanor adds smiles to the set, and her unique positive energy creates a warm atmosphere, raising expectations for her future performances.

'I'll Give You the Universe,' featuring No Jeong-eui, airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:40 PM.

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