Even in the times when names were written small, Kim Hye-yoon left a mark

If we only look at leading roles, the long time it took for the actor to find their place is not visible. Kim Hye-yoon took on the role of a young character in 《TV Novel Three Lifetimes》 and then went through several small roles in various works. In 《Goblin》, she briefly played a young version of a family who was separated, compressing the time of farewell, and in 《Tunnel》, she portrayed a character connecting the past and present. Her role as Jeong Soo-ji in 《The Man Who Sets the Table》 was a stage where she expanded her fixed role experience.

This list does not exaggerate early works nor forcefully present them as representative works because of limited screen time. It focuses on works where role names are officially recognized, examining how quickly characters can be distinguished in short scenes, methods of connecting with other actors' timelines, and the experience of maintaining rhythm in a lengthy family drama.

Early roles do not lead the narrative but serve to connect the timeline and emotions of the work. Young Jeong Yoon-hee creates the past of adult characters, while the young wife in 《Goblin》 briefly connects the beginnings and ends of a long separation. The young character in 《Tunnel》 also becomes a memory to understand the present character. Jeong Soo-ji caused conflicts in the family drama, demonstrating a clearly defined personality that viewers could react to.

When watching these works, let’s not judge their meaning based solely on the time spent on screen. To convey age, era, and relationships within one or two scenes requires quick and accurate expression. The clear enunciation and immediate emotional reactions used in early works lead to the rapid rhythm of Kang Ye-seo and Eun Dan-o.