Lee Jin's Recent Success in Weekend Drama: A Path Forged by Love and Support from Mother Hwang Shin-hye

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Actress Lee Jin is once again captivating weekend audiences.

In JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama, **'The Tale of Mr. Kim, a Section Chief at a Large Company Who Owns His Own Home in Seoul,'** she plays 'Hanna,' a startup CEO with an international education.

With her sophisticated presence, befitting a former model, and her heartfelt acting, she is capturing the attention of viewers.

And behind her is always her steadfast supporter and 'life mentor,' her mother, Hwang Shin-hye.

The phrase "Lee Jin's recent success in weekend drama" is not just a simple news update, but a story symbolizing the opening of a new chapter of growth as an actress.

[1] Lee Jin's Recent Activities in Weekend Drama — From Model to Actress, and Now the Main Character of a Weekend Drama

JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'The Tale of Mr. Kim, a Section Chief at a Large Company Who Owns His Own Home in Seoul' (hereinafter 'Mr. Kim of the Large Company'), which first aired on October 25th, is a heartwarming human drama that pleasantly unravels the realities of modern office workers, family, and relationships.

Lee Jin appears in the drama as 'Hanna,' playing a cross-generational character who balances the drama alongside the main characters Ryu Seung-ryong (as Mr. Kim) and Myung Se-bin (as Mr. Kim's wife).

Hanna, whom she plays, is a startup CEO with a global education, young sensibilities, and drive.

Lee Jin has melted a warm humanity into her sophisticated image with her solid pronunciation and natural facial expressions.

Although she started as a model, she doesn't just remain a visual actress, but delicately portrays the changes in emotions and the narrative of the character, gradually expanding her presence as an actress.

[2] Lee Jin's Recent Activities in Weekend Drama — Hanna's Energy Captivates from the First Episode

From the first broadcast, viewers welcomed Hanna's appearance.

Lee Jin did not simply portray Hanna as a capable woman.

Sometimes she shows charisma when immersed in work, and sometimes she shows a human bond with her team members, playing a role in naturally easing the rhythm of the drama.

Despite her short screen time, the screen brightened with each of her appearances.

Viewers gave favorable reviews such as, "Lee Jin's presence is so good," "She was impressive in the first episode," and "Her acting tone is stable, just like Hwang Shin-hye's daughter."

The energy of Hanna that she conveyed was not simply a symbol of a 'successful person,' but approached as a 'symbol of the younger generation' who creates their own path.

[3] Lee Jin's Recent Activities in Weekend Drama — Mother Hwang Shin-hye's Full Support and Love

Above all, what drew attention was the warm support of her mother, Hwang Shin-hye.

There was a reaction that "the affection between mother and daughter is so beautiful."

The two, called representative 'mother-daughter actresses' in the entertainment industry, have always been a hot topic with their respect and trust for each other.

Hwang Shin-hye has said in interviews, "I'm more nervous than my daughter whenever she acts," and "I'm proud that she seems to be becoming more solid as an actress than me now."

[4] Lee Jin's Recent Activities in Weekend Drama — The Path of an Actress, the Path of a Mother

Lee Jin took her first step as an actress through the **2016 SBS two-part drama 'Mystery Freshman.'**

After that, she gradually built up her filmography and established herself as 'actress Lee Jin,' not just as a model.

There was always Hwang Shin-hye's advice on her acting journey.

"Acting is not a skill, but an act of understanding people."

This is the advice that Hwang Shin-hye often gave to Lee Jin.

Thanks to that, Lee Jin has developed an acting style that naturally blends in without forcibly squeezing out the grain of emotion.

That sincerity was revealed in this 'Mr. Kim of the Large Company' as well.

Hanna's lines were calm, but her emotions were sincere.

Warmth was묻어나 even in one line of dialogue, and her own stable tone balanced the entire drama.

[5] Lee Jin's Recent Activities in Weekend Drama — Hwang Shin-hye Said, "Growth as an Actress"

Hwang Shin-hye said this about her daughter's acting.

"Lee Jin doesn't go fast.

She is walking the path of an actress one step at a time, at her own pace.

That's why I want to support her more."

Like her words, Lee Jin doesn't go ahead to get attention.

Quietly, but steadily, she is competing with her acting skills.

Even in this drama, she is growing her presence by showing the inner side of the character rather than the explosion of emotions.

Her acting is not stimulating, but it lasts a long time.

She truly understands the character, and is growing into an actress who shows 'real people' in it.

[6] Lee Jin's Recent Activities in Weekend Drama — The Birth of a New Era, a New Actress

Lee Jin's challenge is not simply 'an actress following in her mother's footsteps,' but also a journey to establish her own color.

The passion and coolness shown through Startup CEO Hanna, and the human warmth within it, have been completed as a character representing the reality of the younger generation.

Her acting contains sincerity in her sophisticated appearance.

Now Lee Jin is no longer called "Hwang Shin-hye's daughter."

She is walking the path of 'actress Lee Jin' in her own name.

Viewers said while watching her acting.

“Lee Jin has grown up like this.”

The word was not just a compliment, but applause for the process of an actor building up her time.

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October 25, 2025