8 Representative Works Following Son Ye-jin's Melodrama Acting

Son Ye-jin's melodramatic filmography cannot simply be described by the image of being a 'first love actress.' The themes have shifted from the intertwined feelings of youth in and , to the love of a couple losing their memories, adult melodramas mixed with guilt, comedies where love takes the lead, and works questioning the institution of marriage, all expressing love in varying temperatures.

This list selects eight representative melodramas from to , allowing the changes in emotion and genre to be apparent. Instead of just watching traditional melodramas, we place romantic comedies, horror romances, and family dramas in between to explore how the actress has broadened her familiar image. Pay attention to how the characters choose and cope with love, rather than focusing solely on the conclusion of the story.

If you're watching for the first time, it's best to start with , which depicts the first love of two generations, and , which deals with the issues of memory and care. After that, check out the lighter tones in and , and you can expand the scope with the uncomfortable relationship questions and mature emotions found in and .

Since the production period and social atmosphere of each work differ, instead of judging the characters' choices by today's standards, it would be good to see how the films dealt with love and marriage in their time. Even in similar breakup scenes, compare how expressions, silence, and the pace of dialogue vary. Finally, watch to see how personal romance expands into a story of family and memory.