[NEWS] 'Pachinko' Actress Jeong In Ji as Yang Jin, the mother of Seon Ja, delivers a deeply emotional performance that perfectly captures the time
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Actress #Jeong In Ji is enhancing the overall quality of Pachinko Season 2 with her powerful performance that transcends the passage of time.
In Pachinko, Jeong In Ji plays Yang Jin, the mother of the main character Seon Ja (played by Kim Min Ha). In Season 1, Yang Jin who lost her husband lives with her daughter Seon Ja in Busan, showing resilience as she faces a harsh world. Yang Jin's steadfast character gives Seon Ja the mental strength to survive in the oppressive era of Japan, leaving a lasting impression on the show.
One particularly memorable scene from Season 1 is Yang Jin preparing a bowl of rice with the little rice she could afford and telling Seon Ja, who is leaving for Japan, that she must taste the rice from their homeland. This scene, which captures a mother’s love, the power of Korean rice, and familial bonds, earned widespread praise and became one of the most iconic moments of the season.
In Season 2, Yang Jin with her graying hair, is reunited with her daughter Seon Ja after many years with the help of Go Han Su (played by Lee Min Ho). Their emotional reunion, with Yang Jin embracing her daughter tightly and shedding tears, touched viewers deeply, conveying the tender emotions between the two and leaving a poignant impact.
In Season 2 of Pachinko, Jeong In Ji's detailed performance, portraying an older Yang Jin in line with time, has left viewers in awe. Despite being born in 1984 and still quite young, Jeong In Ji peacefully takes on the role of the aged Yang Jin. From her meticulous portrayal of dialect to a caring grandmother looking after her grandchildren, her nuanced and deep character expression has garnered widespread praise.
Viewers have expressed their admiration, commenting, “Seon Ja’s mother’s dialect is so authentic,” “I’ve never seen an actress perfectly embody the dialects of the elderly like this,” and “Seon Ja’s mother’s performance feels so alive.” Jeong In Ji’s exceptional attention to detail in her portrayal of an ageless character has sparked even greater anticipation for her future performances.
Pachinko Season 2, featuring Jeong In Ji, is now available for streaming on Apple TV+.
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