Lee Se-young showcases fluent Japanese in the drama 'Things That Come After Love'

Actress Lee Se-young is garnering attention for her fluent Japanese acting in the Coupang Play drama 'Things That Come After Love'. This melodrama, based on a bestselling novel co-written by authors from Korea and Japan, has captivated many viewers with Lee Se-young's impressive Japanese skills and nuanced emotional performance.

The 6-episode drama, released on Coupang Play in September 2024, features Lee Se-young as 'Hong', a protagonist with experience studying in Japan, starring alongside Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi. Throughout the series, Lee Se-young naturally speaks Japanese in various situations, including job interviews, customer service, and conversations with her lover, enhancing character immersion. The story unfolds as Hong meets Junko (Kentaro Sakaguchi) during her study abroad in Japan, experiences love and separation, and then reunites with him in Korea five years later, with past and present events interwoven.

Bloggers have praised Lee Se-young's Japanese proficiency and acting, with comments like "Lee Se-young's Japanese and acting were so good in this work that I want to memorize all her lines." They highlight her natural delivery and the emotional depth she brings to the role, making the drama a compelling watch for its portrayal of a cross-cultural romance.