'Brave New World' Lim Ji-yeon Revives Legendary 'Flower Thrashing' to Protect Heo Nam-jun

Lim Ji-yeon of 'Brave New World' is set to bring back the legendary 'flower thrashing' scene that previously delivered massive laughter to viewers.

SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Brave New World' (written by Kang Hyun-ju, directed by Han Tae-seop and Kim Hyun-woo) is a high-stakes romantic comedy about Shin Seo-ri (played by Lim Ji-yeon), an obscure actress possessed by the soul of a notorious villain from the Joseon Dynasty, and Cha Se-gye (played by Heo Nam-jun), a cold-blooded conglomerate heir often called a monster created by capitalism.

With one week left until its finale, 'Brave New World' has broken its own viewership ratings record (11% in the metropolitan area, 10.5% nationwide). The show has swept the charts, ranking 2nd on Netflix's 'Global Top 10 Non-English TV Shows' for the second week of June, while also topping the June drama brand reputation rankings and TV drama buzz rankings. In the cast category, Heo Nam-jun and Lim Ji-yeon ranked 1st and 3rd in brand reputation, respectively, while Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Seung-jo, and Lee Se-hee dominated the top spots in buzz rankings, proving the show's unrivaled popularity.

At the heart of this hit syndrome are the passionate performances of Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun, who have perfected a one-of-a-kind "love-hate chemistry" by skillfully navigating between comedy and romance. Having created legendary scenes in every episode—such as the "flower thrashing scene," the "electric shock scene," and the "wrist kiss scene"—the duo is raising expectations for an even more powerful and satisfying performance.

According to stills and a preview released ahead of the episode airing on June 19, an awkward tension fills the air as Cha Se-gye's aunts, Cha Ju-ran (played by Jung Young-joo) and Cha Ju-mi (played by Baek Eun-hye), make a surprise visit to his home. Se-gye, who has always been at odds with his aunts, shows clear annoyance at their arrival, but the atmosphere shifts instantly with the appearance of the "Joseon villain" Seo-ri.

With the imposing confidence of someone who once ruled the royal court, Seo-ri grabs her legendary weapon—a palm leaf—and overwhelms the aunts. Se-gye, having already experienced the sting of Seo-ri's hand firsthand, is startled by the familiar sense of déjà vu, but he is also shown being captivated once again by the aura of Seo-ri, who acts as his steadfast "guardian angel," promising to bring laughter to viewers. The sight of the aunts fleeing in panic from Seo-ri's fierce thrashing is expected to make episode 13 another all-time comedic highlight.

With only two episodes left until the finale, episode 13 of 'Brave New World,' featuring Shin Seo-ri's activation of her "Cha Se-gye guardian angel" mode to discipline the conglomerate family, will air tonight, June 19, at 9:50 PM.

Reported by Kang Seon-ae

(Photo: SBS Entertainment News)
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