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k-drama5/21/2026
[임지연] Global Success of 'Brave New World' Driven by Lim Ji-yeon's Versatile Performance
Actress Lim Ji-yeon is garnering significant international attention for her leading role in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Brave New World'. Portraying the character Shin Seo-ri—a struggling actress possessed by the soul of a Joseon-era villainess—Lim has received critical acclaim for successfully bridging the gap between fantasy, comedy, and romantic elements. Her 'chemistry' with co-star Heo Nam-jun, who plays a wealthy villain, is being highlighted as the primary catalyst for the series' high viewership and dominance on global OTT platforms. Additionally, her performance is being praised for bringing depth and persuasion to a complex, multi-layered role that balances sharp comedic timing with intense character development.
- Lim Ji-yeon stars as Shin Seo-ri in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Brave New World', which airs at 9:50 PM.
- The drama's success is attributed to the 'vicious-vicious' romantic chemistry between Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun, as well as Lim's effective transition into comic acting.
- Alongside the lead romance, Lim’s antagonistic rivalry with character Yoon Ji-hyo, played by Lee Se-hee, is significantly heightening the dramatic stakes of the series.


