Actress Jang Young Nam has shared her thoughts as the tvN weekend drama Love Next Door comes to an end.

In Love Next Door, Jang Young Nam played Seo Hye Sook, the mother of Choi Seung Hyo (played by Jung Hae In). Her portrayal of a woman who seemed to have it all but was quietly struggling inside earned her a lot of praise from viewers.

From showing the emotional weight of her character’s loneliness to her gradual transformation, Jang Young Nam's acting touched many hearts.

One moment that stood out was when her character, faced with a crack in a seemingly unbreakable friendship, tearfully said, "It's not pity, it's friendship." That line struck a chord with many fans, capturing the complexity of Seo Hye Sook's emotions.

As the drama wrapped up, Jang Young Nam shared her feelings about the end of Love Next Door, saying, "I’m truly thankful to everyone who watched the drama every weekend. I'm so happy and grateful that so many people loved the show and my character, Seo Hye Sook."

Reflecting on her time working on the drama, she added, "I want to thank the director, the staff, and the writer for creating such a beautiful story. During the hot summer, we spent around six months together, crying and laughing. I’ll never forget the adorable team we built. It really felt like a family, and I’m so grateful for all the hard work everyone put in."

Though Love Next Door has ended, fans can look forward to seeing Jang Young Nam in her upcoming movie Four O'Clock, set to be released on October 23.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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