Lim Ji-yeon faced acting controversies, while Shin Ye-eun struggled at the box office… The labels shed with 'The Glory'

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At one time, Lim Ji-yeon was plagued by controversy regarding her acting skills, while Shin Ye-eun was labeled for poor box office performance. However, both actresses successfully rebounded after taking on the roles of the adult and child versions of Park Yeon-jin in the Netflix series *The Glory*. Having left a strong impression, the two actresses have since continued their upward trajectory, capturing both box office success and buzz.Lim Ji-yeon is currently starring as the lead in the SBS drama *Brave New World*. She is receiving favorable reviews for her on-screen chemistry with Heo Nam-jun, and the series recorded a peak viewership rating of 10.4%. While there were some criticisms regarding her romantic chemistry with Lee Jung-jae—who is 18 years her senior—in *My Lovely Love*, which aired late last year, she is gaining the empathy of viewers in this current project through much more stable acting and compelling emotional depth.Lim Ji-yeon made her commercial film debut in 2014 with the movie *Obsessed with Human*. Appearing opposite Song Seung-heon, she instantly garnered attention for her bold acting and fresh image. Subsequently, she also appeared in the film *The Treacherous*, leaving a strong impression. However, her consecutive appearances in R-rated movies led to a strong adults-only image being imprinted on her for a time, which acted as a limitation in showcasing her diverse acting range.Even after expanding her acting career to television dramas, she did not walk as smoothly as expected. Although she appeared in *High Society* and *Blow Up the Wind*, she was plagued by controversies regarding her acting skills. There were quite a few criticisms that her performance in dramas left something to be desired compared to the presence she displayed in films. Failing to achieve a significant rebound in terms of box office success and buzz, she went through a period where her standing as an actress was somewhat unstable.The turning point was the Netflix series *The Glory*, released in 2022. Lim Ji-yeon took on the role of Park Yeon-jin, a school bully, and displayed a completely different side of herself. By vividly portraying the chilling audacity, shamelessness, and unstable inner self characteristic of a villain, she left a strong impression on viewers and garnered praise for being a rediscovery of Lim Ji-yeon.The turning point was the Netflix series *The Glory*. Lim Ji-yeons career trajectory became even more solid following *The Glory*. She broadened her acting spectrum through *House with a Yard* and achieved box office success by leading *The Tale of Lady Ok* as the sole lead. She is continuing a streak of consecutive hits, with the currently airing *Brave New World* also receiving a positive response.Shin Ye-eun also reached a turning point in her acting career through *The Glory*. Playing the child version of Park Yeon-jin, she completed a single character alongside Lim Ji-yeon. Although her screen time was limited, she received praise for convincingly connecting the narrative of the adult Park Yeon-jin.Shin Ye-eun rose to stardom immediately upon her debut in the 2018 web drama *A-Teen*. She received great love from teenage viewers for her distinctive refreshing image and stable acting, and was recognized as a next-generation youth star. However, her subsequent career path differed from expectations. KBS2s *Welcome* recorded viewership ratings in the 0% range, and JTBCs *The Number of Cases* also remained in the 1% range. Disney+s *Third Person Revenge* also failed to achieve significant commercial success despite its buzz. Criticism persisted that she had not been able to produce a representative work since her debut, *A-Teen*.Shin Ye-euns stagnant trajectory changed starting with *The Glory*. Shedding her previous bright and lovable image, she broadened her range as an actress by showcasing chilling villainous acting. This marked a turning point, and evaluations of her acting skills also began to change.Since then, Shin Ye-eun has built a stable filmography through works such as *The Year of the Redeemer* and *One Hundred Memories*. ENAs *Dr. Someboy*, which recently premiered, is also sailing smoothly, recording 4.0% for the first episode and 5.0% for the second. In particular, she is receiving praise for successfully returning to the youth romance genre, with reactions noting that her short hairstyle reminded viewers of her *A-Teen* days.Although Lim Ji-yeon and Shin Ye-eun began their acting careers on different lines, they share the commonality of reaching a turning point in their careers through the film The Glory. Lim Ji-yeon overcame controversies regarding her acting skills, while Shin Ye-eun shed the label of poor box office performance. Currently, both actresses are writing the most stable prime of their careers in their respective fields.
At one time, Lim Ji-yeon was plagued by controversy regarding her acting skills, while Shin Ye-eun was labeled for poor box office performance. However, both actresses successfully rebounded after taking on the roles of the adult and child versions of Park Yeon-jin in the Netflix series *The Glory*. Having left a strong impression, the two actresses have since continued their upward trajectory, capturing both box office success and buzz.Lim Ji-yeon is currently starring as the lead in the SBS drama *Brave New World*. She is receiving favorable reviews for her on-screen chemistry with Heo Nam-jun, and the series recorded a peak viewership rating of 10.4%. While there were some criticisms regarding her romantic chemistry with Lee Jung-jae—who is 18 years her senior—in *My Lovely Love*, which aired late last year, she is gaining the empathy of viewers in this current project through much more stable acting and compelling emotional depth.Lim Ji-yeon made her commercial film debut in 2014 with the movie *Obsessed with Human*. Appearing opposite Song Seung-heon, she instantly garnered attention for her bold acting and fresh image. Subsequently, she also appeared in the film *The Treacherous*, leaving a strong impression. However, her consecutive appearances in R-rated movies led to a strong adults-only image being imprinted on her for a time, which acted as a limitation in showcasing her diverse acting range.Even after expanding her acting career to television dramas, she did not walk as smoothly as expected. Although she appeared in *High Society* and *Blow Up the Wind*, she was plagued by controversies regarding her acting skills. There were quite a few criticisms that her performance in dramas left something to be desired compared to the presence she displayed in films. Failing to achieve a significant rebound in terms of box office success and buzz, she went through a period where her standing as an actress was somewhat unstable.The turning point was the Netflix series *The Glory*, released in 2022. Lim Ji-yeon took on the role of Park Yeon-jin, a school bully, and displayed a completely different side of herself. By vividly portraying the chilling audacity, shamelessness, and unstable inner self characteristic of a villain, she left a strong impression on viewers and garnered praise for being a rediscovery of Lim Ji-yeon.The turning point was the Netflix series *The Glory*. Lim Ji-yeons career trajectory became even more solid following *The Glory*. She broadened her acting spectrum through *House with a Yard* and achieved box office success by leading *The Tale of Lady Ok* as the sole lead. She is continuing a streak of consecutive hits, with the currently airing *Brave New World* also receiving a positive response.Shin Ye-eun also reached a turning point in her acting career through *The Glory*. Playing the child version of Park Yeon-jin, she completed a single character alongside Lim Ji-yeon. Although her screen time was limited, she received praise for convincingly connecting the narrative of the adult Park Yeon-jin.Shin Ye-eun rose to stardom immediately upon her debut in the 2018 web drama *A-Teen*. She received great love from teenage viewers for her distinctive refreshing image and stable acting, and was recognized as a next-generation youth star. However, her subsequent career path differed from expectations. KBS2s *Welcome* recorded viewership ratings in the 0% range, and JTBCs *The Number of Cases* also remained in the 1% range. Disney+s *Third Person Revenge* also failed to achieve significant commercial success despite its buzz. Criticism persisted that she had not been able to produce a representative work since her debut, *A-Teen*.Shin Ye-euns stagnant trajectory changed starting with *The Glory*. Shedding her previous bright and lovable image, she broadened her range as an actress by showcasing chilling villainous acting. This marked a turning point, and evaluations of her acting skills also began to change.Since then, Shin Ye-eun has built a stable filmography through works such as *The Year of the Redeemer* and *One Hundred Memories*. ENAs *Dr. Someboy*, which recently premiered, is also sailing smoothly, recording 4.0% for the first episode and 5.0% for the second. In particular, she is receiving praise for successfully returning to the youth romance genre, with reactions noting that her short hairstyle reminded viewers of her *A-Teen* days.Although Lim Ji-yeon and Shin Ye-eun began their acting careers on different lines, they share the commonality of reaching a turning point in their careers through the film The Glory. Lim Ji-yeon overcame controversies regarding her acting skills, while Shin Ye-eun shed the label of poor box office performance. Currently, both actresses are writing the most stable prime of their careers in their respective fields.
At one time, Lim Ji-yeon was plagued by controversy regarding her acting skills, while Shin Ye-eun was labeled for poor box office performance. However, both actresses successfully rebounded after taking on the roles of the adult and child versions of Park Yeon-jin in the Netflix series *The Glory*. Having left a strong impression, the two actresses have since continued their upward trajectory, capturing both box office success and buzz.Lim Ji-yeon is currently starring as the lead in the SBS drama *Brave New World*. She is receiving favorable reviews for her on-screen chemistry with Heo Nam-jun, and the series recorded a peak viewership rating of 10.4%. While there were some criticisms regarding her romantic chemistry with Lee Jung-jae—who is 18 years her senior—in *My Lovely Love*, which aired late last year, she is gaining the empathy of viewers in this current project through much more stable acting and compelling emotional depth.Lim Ji-yeon made her commercial film debut in 2014 with the movie *Obsessed with Human*. Appearing opposite Song Seung-heon, she instantly garnered attention for her bold acting and fresh image. Subsequently, she also appeared in the film *The Treacherous*, leaving a strong impression. However, her consecutive appearances in R-rated movies led to a strong adults-only image being imprinted on her for a time, which acted as a limitation in showcasing her diverse acting range.Even after expanding her acting career to television dramas, she did not walk as smoothly as expected. Although she appeared in *High Society* and *Blow Up the Wind*, she was plagued by controversies regarding her acting skills. There were quite a few criticisms that her performance in dramas left something to be desired compared to the presence she displayed in films. Failing to achieve a significant rebound in terms of box office success and buzz, she went through a period where her standing as an actress was somewhat unstable.The turning point was the Netflix series *The Glory*, released in 2022. Lim Ji-yeon took on the role of Park Yeon-jin, a school bully, and displayed a completely different side of herself. By vividly portraying the chilling audacity, shamelessness, and unstable inner self characteristic of a villain, she left a strong impression on viewers and garnered praise for being a rediscovery of Lim Ji-yeon.The turning point was the Netflix series *The Glory*. Lim Ji-yeons career trajectory became even more solid following *The Glory*. She broadened her acting spectrum through *House with a Yard* and achieved box office success by leading *The Tale of Lady Ok* as the sole lead. She is continuing a streak of consecutive hits, with the currently airing *Brave New World* also receiving a positive response.Shin Ye-eun also reached a turning point in her acting career through *The Glory*. Playing the child version of Park Yeon-jin, she completed a single character alongside Lim Ji-yeon. Although her screen time was limited, she received praise for convincingly connecting the narrative of the adult Park Yeon-jin.Shin Ye-eun rose to stardom immediately upon her debut in the 2018 web drama *A-Teen*. She received great love from teenage viewers for her distinctive refreshing image and stable acting, and was recognized as a next-generation youth star. However, her subsequent career path differed from expectations. KBS2s *Welcome* recorded viewership ratings in the 0% range, and JTBCs *The Number of Cases* also remained in the 1% range. Disney+s *Third Person Revenge* also failed to achieve significant commercial success despite its buzz. Criticism persisted that she had not been able to produce a representative work since her debut, *A-Teen*.Shin Ye-euns stagnant trajectory changed starting with *The Glory*. Shedding her previous bright and lovable image, she broadened her range as an actress by showcasing chilling villainous acting. This marked a turning point, and evaluations of her acting skills also began to change.Since then, Shin Ye-eun has built a stable filmography through works such as *The Year of the Redeemer* and *One Hundred Memories*. ENAs *Dr. Someboy*, which recently premiered, is also sailing smoothly, recording 4.0% for the first episode and 5.0% for the second. In particular, she is receiving praise for successfully returning to the youth romance genre, with reactions noting that her short hairstyle reminded viewers of her *A-Teen* days.Although Lim Ji-yeon and Shin Ye-eun began their acting careers on different lines, they share the commonality of reaching a turning point in their careers through the film The Glory. Lim Ji-yeon overcame controversies regarding her acting skills, while Shin Ye-eun shed the label of poor box office performance. Currently, both actresses are writing the most stable prime of their careers in their respective fields.
At one time, Lim Ji-yeon was plagued by controversy regarding her acting skills, while Shin Ye-eun was labeled for poor box office performance. However, both actresses successfully rebounded after taking on the roles of the adult and child versions of Park Yeon-jin in the Netflix series *The Glory*. Having left a strong impression, the two actresses have since continued their upward trajectory, capturing both box office success and buzz.Lim Ji-yeon is currently starring as the lead in the SBS drama *Brave New World*. She is receiving favorable reviews for her on-screen chemistry with Heo Nam-jun, and the series recorded a peak viewership rating of 10.4%. While there were some criticisms regarding her romantic chemistry with Lee Jung-jae—who is 18 years her senior—in *My Lovely Love*, which aired late last year, she is gaining the empathy of viewers in this current project through much more stable acting and compelling emotional depth.Lim Ji-yeon made her commercial film debut in 2014 with the movie *Obsessed with Human*. Appearing opposite Song Seung-heon, she instantly garnered attention for her bold acting and fresh image. Subsequently, she also appeared in the film *The Treacherous*, leaving a strong impression. However, her consecutive appearances in R-rated movies led to a strong adults-only image being imprinted on her for a time, which acted as a limitation in showcasing her diverse acting range.Even after expanding her acting career to television dramas, she did not walk as smoothly as expected. Although she appeared in *High Society* and *Blow Up the Wind*, she was plagued by controversies regarding her acting skills. There were quite a few criticisms that her performance in dramas left something to be desired compared to the presence she displayed in films. Failing to achieve a significant rebound in terms of box office success and buzz, she went through a period where her standing as an actress was somewhat unstable.The turning point was the Netflix series *The Glory*, released in 2022. Lim Ji-yeon took on the role of Park Yeon-jin, a school bully, and displayed a completely different side of herself. By vividly portraying the chilling audacity, shamelessness, and unstable inner self characteristic of a villain, she left a strong impression on viewers and garnered praise for being a rediscovery of Lim Ji-yeon.The turning point was the Netflix series *The Glory*. Lim Ji-yeons career trajectory became even more solid following *The Glory*. She broadened her acting spectrum through *House with a Yard* and achieved box office success by leading *The Tale of Lady Ok* as the sole lead. She is continuing a streak of consecutive hits, with the currently airing *Brave New World* also receiving a positive response.Shin Ye-eun also reached a turning point in her acting career through *The Glory*. Playing the child version of Park Yeon-jin, she completed a single character alongside Lim Ji-yeon. Although her screen time was limited, she received praise for convincingly connecting the narrative of the adult Park Yeon-jin.Shin Ye-eun rose to stardom immediately upon her debut in the 2018 web drama *A-Teen*. She received great love from teenage viewers for her distinctive refreshing image and stable acting, and was recognized as a next-generation youth star. However, her subsequent career path differed from expectations. KBS2s *Welcome* recorded viewership ratings in the 0% range, and JTBCs *The Number of Cases* also remained in the 1% range. Disney+s *Third Person Revenge* also failed to achieve significant commercial success despite its buzz. Criticism persisted that she had not been able to produce a representative work since her debut, *A-Teen*.Shin Ye-euns stagnant trajectory changed starting with *The Glory*. Shedding her previous bright and lovable image, she broadened her range as an actress by showcasing chilling villainous acting. This marked a turning point, and evaluations of her acting skills also began to change.Since then, Shin Ye-eun has built a stable filmography through works such as *The Year of the Redeemer* and *One Hundred Memories*. ENAs *Dr. Someboy*, which recently premiered, is also sailing smoothly, recording 4.0% for the first episode and 5.0% for the second. In particular, she is receiving praise for successfully returning to the youth romance genre, with reactions noting that her short hairstyle reminded viewers of her *A-Teen* days.Although Lim Ji-yeon and Shin Ye-eun began their acting careers on different lines, they share the commonality of reaching a turning point in their careers through the film The Glory. Lim Ji-yeon overcame controversies regarding her acting skills, while Shin Ye-eun shed the label of poor box office performance. Currently, both actresses are writing the most stable prime of their careers in their respective fields.

At one time, Lim Ji-yeon was plagued by controversy regarding her acting skills, while Shin Ye-eun was labeled for poor box office performance. However, both actresses successfully rebounded after taking on the roles of the adult and child versions of Park Yeon-jin in the Netflix series *The Glory*. Having left a strong impression, the two actresses have since continued their upward trajectory, capturing both box office success and buzz.

Lim Ji-yeon is currently starring as the lead in the SBS drama *Brave New World*. She is receiving favorable reviews for her on-screen chemistry with Heo Nam-jun, and the series recorded a peak viewership rating of 10.4%. While there were some criticisms regarding her romantic chemistry with Lee Jung-jae—who is 18 years her senior—in *My Lovely Love*, which aired late last year, she is gaining the empathy of viewers in this current project through much more stable acting and compelling emotional depth.

Lim Ji-yeon made her commercial film debut in 2014 with the movie *Obsessed with Human*. Appearing opposite Song Seung-heon, she instantly garnered attention for her bold acting and fresh image. Subsequently, she also appeared in the film *The Treacherous*, leaving a strong impression. However, her consecutive appearances in R-rated movies led to a strong "adults-only image" being imprinted on her for a time, which acted as a limitation in showcasing her diverse acting range.

Even after expanding her acting career to television dramas, she did not walk as smoothly as expected. Although she appeared in *High Society* and *Blow Up the Wind*, she was plagued by controversies regarding her acting skills. There were quite a few criticisms that her performance in dramas left something to be desired compared to the presence she displayed in films. Failing to achieve a significant rebound in terms of box office success and buzz, she went through a period where her standing as an actress was somewhat unstable.

The turning point was the Netflix series *The Glory*, released in 2022. Lim Ji-yeon took on the role of Park Yeon-jin, a school bully, and displayed a completely different side of herself. By vividly portraying the chilling audacity, shamelessness, and unstable inner self characteristic of a villain, she left a strong impression on viewers and garnered praise for being a "rediscovery of Lim Ji-yeon."

The turning point was the Netflix series *The Glory*. Lim Ji-yeon’s career trajectory became even more solid following *The Glory*. She broadened her acting spectrum through *House with a Yard* and achieved box office success by leading *The Tale of Lady Ok* as the sole lead. She is continuing a streak of consecutive hits, with the currently airing *Brave New World* also receiving a positive response.

Shin Ye-eun also reached a turning point in her acting career through *The Glory*. Playing the child version of Park Yeon-jin, she completed a single character alongside Lim Ji-yeon. Although her screen time was limited, she received praise for convincingly connecting the narrative of the adult Park Yeon-jin.

Shin Ye-eun rose to stardom immediately upon her debut in the 2018 web drama *A-Teen*. She received great love from teenage viewers for her distinctive refreshing image and stable acting, and was recognized as a next-generation youth star. However, her subsequent career path differed from expectations. KBS2's *Welcome* recorded viewership ratings in the 0% range, and JTBC's *The Number of Cases* also remained in the 1% range. Disney+'s *Third Person Revenge* also failed to achieve significant commercial success despite its buzz. Criticism persisted that she had not been able to produce a representative work since her debut, *A-Teen*.

Shin Ye-eun's stagnant trajectory changed starting with *The Glory*. Shedding her previous bright and lovable image, she broadened her range as an actress by showcasing chilling villainous acting. This marked a turning point, and evaluations of her acting skills also began to change.

Since then, Shin Ye-eun has built a stable filmography through works such as *The Year of the Redeemer* and *One Hundred Memories*. ENA's *Dr. Someboy*, which recently premiered, is also sailing smoothly, recording 4.0% for the first episode and 5.0% for the second. In particular, she is receiving praise for successfully returning to the youth romance genre, with reactions noting that her short hairstyle reminded viewers of her *A-Teen* days.

Although Lim Ji-yeon and Shin Ye-eun began their acting careers on different lines, they share the commonality of reaching a turning point in their careers through the film 'The Glory'. Lim Ji-yeon overcame controversies regarding her acting skills, while Shin Ye-eun shed the label of poor box office performance. Currently, both actresses are writing the most stable prime of their careers in their respective fields.

About Shin Ye-eun

Shin Ye-eun is a South Korean actress, best known for her role in the web series A-Teen and its sequel A-Teen 2. She also starred in the television series He Is Psychometric, Welcome, and More Than Friends.