Chae Seo-an Shines in '21st Century Grand Lady' with Her Captivating Performance

Actress Chae Seo-an is making waves in the drama '21st Century Grand Lady' as she supports IU's character in her journey to become a 'Grand Lady'.

In the MBC drama, Chae Seo-an plays Han Da-young, the eldest daughter of a former Minister of Justice. Her portrayal of Da-young is marked by elegance, intelligence, and a charming presence that captivates viewers in every scene.

Da-young shares a genuine love with her husband, Seong Tae-joo (played by Lee Jae-won), who is of lower social status. Their adorable chemistry is evident as Da-young cleverly manages situations, such as calming her excited husband at a baseball game and strategically supporting Hee-joo's (played by IU) rise in status.

Da-young also showcases her strength when dealing with friends who belittle her marriage, confidently defending her choices. Her character embodies the essence of 'soft on the outside, strong on the inside', providing both humor and depth.

Chae Seo-an's performance is drawing attention for its energy and depth, contrasting sharply with her previous role as the timid Yeong-ran in Netflix's 'The Sound of Magic'. As the plot progresses with IU and Byun Woo-seok's characters' marriage, anticipation builds around Chae Seo-an's future contributions to the storyline.

Meanwhile, '21st Century Grand Lady' has achieved a nationwide rating of 11.2% according to Nielsen Korea, setting a new record for the show. It has also topped the TV and OTT drama buzz rankings for three consecutive weeks, and ranks globally on Disney+ as the 5th most popular TV show and the top non-English show. The drama continues to dominate in countries like Japan and Taiwan.

The next episode of MBC's '21st Century Grand Lady' airs on May 1st at 9:40 PM.

Kim Se-ah, TenAsia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr