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Actress Han So Hee's JTBC drama 'Nevertheless' continues to be a hot topic online, even five years after its conclusion. Despite recording low viewership ratings of around 1% during its broadcast, the drama is consistently mentioned for the perfect visual chemistry between Han So Hee and Song Kang, and its distinctive directing style. Recently, the success of the film 'Intern,' starring Han So Hee alongside Choi Min-sik, has brought renewed attention to her past works.
'Nevertheless' was a 10-episode drama aired from June to August 2021, based on a popular webtoon of the same name. It depicted the relationship between Yoo Na-bi (Han So Hee), an art student who doesn't believe in love but wants to date, and Park Jae-eon (Song Kang), who finds dating bothersome but enjoys flirting. Factors such as its Saturday 11 PM time slot and some episodes being rated 19+ were cited as reasons for the low ratings, but the direction, which focused more on emotional lines than dialogue, and the actors' outstanding visuals left a strong impression on viewers.
Bloggers evaluate 'Nevertheless' as a drama that cannot be fully explained by viewership ratings alone. The visual chemistry between Song Kang and Han So Hee is particularly praised, with short clips conveying the mood effectively, leading to continued consumption of scenes even after the drama ended. This aligns with Han So Hee's image as an actress who has achieved success through her own efforts, solidifying 'Nevertheless' as a significant work in her filmography.
