Im Soo-hyang and Kang Seok-woo Shine in 'Your Glorious Season' with Deep Presence

Im Soo-hyang and Kang Seok-woo are anchoring the drama 'Your Glorious Season' with their profound presence.

In the 5th episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Your Glorious Season' (hereafter referred to as 'YGS'), which aired on the 6th, the storyline centered around Kim Na-na (played by Im Soo-hyang) and Park Man-jae (played by Kang Seok-woo) delivered a subtle resonance.

In the drama, Kim Na-na is a character who left for France with dreams of becoming a designer and established herself as a first-generation fashion designer in Korea. Despite her success with 'Na-na Atelier' due to her strong charisma and innate sense, she faced the tragedy of losing her children in an accident.

She has since become the guardian of her three granddaughters, Song Ha-ran (played by Lee Sung-kyung), Song Ha-young (played by Han Ji-hyun), and Song Ha-dam (played by Oh Ye-ju). Particularly, Kim Na-na has closely watched over Ha-ran, who has isolated herself in 'winter' after losing her boyfriend Kang Hyuk-chan in an accident seven years ago. She quietly supports Ha-ran's journey to regain her smile by arranging a dinner with Sun Woo-chan (played by Chae Jong-hyeop) and sending them on a trip to Gyeongju.

Additionally, Kim Na-na has recently realized the onset of dementia and is discreetly organizing her surroundings while keeping it hidden from her granddaughters. Her deep love for her family is evident in her cool demeanor when asking her youngest granddaughter, Song Ha-dam, to bring her fiancé Cha Yoo-gyeom (played by Kim Tae-young) and in her cautious confessions to Cha Yoo-gyeom, the only one aware of her condition.

Im Soo-hyang adds depth to the drama with her nuanced portrayal of a designer's charisma, a grandmother's warmth, and the complex emotions following her realization of dementia. Her character's dimensionality is further enhanced by her witty and humorous interactions.

Kang Seok-woo also exudes warmth as barista Park Man-jae, who runs the café 'Rest.' 'Rest' is a sanctuary for Song Ha-ran, who lost a loved one seven years ago, and a favorite spot for Sun Woo-chan. As Woo-chan moves in with him, Man-jae naturally becomes a mentor and advisor, observing their relationship.

Park Man-jae's dialogue, comparing the revival of a withering geranium to life, amplifies the warm sentiment unique to 'Your Glorious Season,' leaving a lasting impression. His words, as an elder who has lived through life, offer comforting solace.

Notably, Park Man-jae and Kim Na-na share a past as childhood friends and first loves from Chuncheon 55 years ago, creating another romantic storyline. Their twilight romance, rekindled at life's end, adds a gentle warmth to the drama with its understated emotional narrative.

Episode 6 of 'Your Glorious Season' will air on the 13th at 9:50 PM. Episode 7 will be specially scheduled to air 10 minutes earlier on the 14th at 9:40 PM.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr