Seo Ji-hye Dominates ‘Ugly Love’ with Nuanced Portrayal of Entertainment Manager
SEOUL, south Korea – Actress Seo Ji-hye is captivating audiences with her compelling performance as Yoon Hwa-young, the youngest entertainment manager at ‘Sports Eun-seong,’ in tvN’s hit Monday-Tuesday drama, Ugly Love. Episodes airing on November 17th and 18th showcased Hwa-young’s complex character, drawing praise for Seo Ji-hye’s ability too convey both steely ambition and surprising vulnerability.
Seo Ji-hye’s portrayal centers on Hwa-young’s observant nature and growing jealousy as she witnesses a developing connection between Wi Jeong-shin (Lim Ji-yeon) and Lee Jae-hyung (Kim Ji-hoon). The actress utilizes subtle shifts in expression and tone to communicate Hwa-young’s internal conflict as Jae-hyung’s affections appear to shift. Beyond romantic tension,Hwa-young is established as a decisive leader,skillfully navigating professional challenges – including managing the fallout from Kwon Se-na’s (Oh Yeon-seo) dating rumors – while also demonstrating a compassionate side by supporting Jeong-shin’s career aspirations.
The November 17th-18th episodes highlighted Hwa-young’s composure during a farewell party, where she masked her reaction to Jae-hyung’s behavior with a carefully maintained poker face. Viewers have responded enthusiastically to Seo Ji-hye’s performance, with online comments praising her charisma, chemistry with co-stars, and the character’s overall fit for the actress.
Ugly Love airs on tvN every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM.
