Lee Soo-yeon: From 'Stranger' to 'Life' and 'Blood Free', Exploring Her Works

Writer Lee Soo-yeon, known for captivating audiences with the solid storytelling and unpredictable developments of the drama 'Stranger', is once again drawing attention for her body of work. Her drama 'Life', a reunion with actor Cho Seung-woo, and the Disney+ original 'Blood Free' are particularly in focus.

'Life' achieved a peak viewership rating of 5.6% and received positive reviews for its quality and the actors' performances, but its latter half and ending sparked mixed reactions and controversy. Unlike typical medical dramas, 'Life' addresses hospital management and the commercialization of medicine, depicting a clash of values between Gu Seung-hyo, who views the hospital as a corporation, and the medical staff. Meanwhile, the Disney+ original 'Blood Free' garnered anticipation as a thriller from the writer of 'Stranger', and a spin-off maintaining the 'Stranger' universe, focusing on Seo Dong-jae, was also released on TVING on October 10, 2024.

Bloggers expressed high expectations for her subsequent works due to the high quality of 'Stranger'. Regarding 'Life', some reactions included 'Is this really a drama written by the 'Stranger' writer?' and 'Why did the ending turn out this way?', yet it is still considered an interesting work. 'Blood Free' is also generating significant anticipation among 'Stranger' fans.