“What Comes After Love” is a refreshing work depicting a love that transcends borders between a Korean woman and a Japanese man.
The original novel “What Comes After Love” was co-authored by popular Korean writer Gong Ji-young and Tsuji Hitonari, the author of “Between Calmness and Passion”. The original novel garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally upon its release.
Lee Se-young takes on the role of Hong, whose emotions are overwhelming as she reunites with Jungo, the man she once loved so deeply. Sakaguchi Kentaro plays Jungo, who carries the scar of regret.
In the most recent developments, the female lead Choi Hong is trying on a wedding dress but still remembers Jungo Aoki in her heart. In just one short scene, the audience can witness Lee Se Young in two different wedding dresses (for two time periods, the present and the past). The first dress is elaborately studded with sparkling stones, making her look like a princess. The second dress is simpler but still lets Lee Se Young show off her charming shoulders. The full look of the second dress is not being shown because the scene only focused on the character’s happy expression thinking of when she was still with her ex. Regardless, in both looks, whether her hair was straight or curly, whether she wore a crown or just a light headband, Lee Se Young is extremely beautiful.
In addition to her appearance, the audience also pay special attention to her acting in this scene. Even though she is trying on a wedding dress, Choi Hong is not happy at all. Her pensive expression makes the wedding dress shop staff think she is uncomfortable with the new outfit. In fact, Choi Hong is reminiscing about the time she spent with Jungo. She recalled the day the two of them just happened to pass by a wedding dress shop and decided to try it on. Wearing a wedding dress in front of the person she truly loves, Choi Hong was extremely happy, which was shown in her eyes and her expression. Everything then was completely opposite to the present moment. At present, Choi Hong’s expressionless, absent-minded face, her tearful eyes make the audience feel heartbroken. Many netizens have made comments praising Lee Se Young’s excellent acting as she successfully portrays the character’s regret and torment as well as the contrast of emotions between Choi Hong’s two stages.
Source: Naver
