Jeon Do-yeon surprised by rave reviews for her 'Possible Love' role

Renowned actress Jeon Do-yeon, who portrays the wife of a factory worker struggling with the aftermath of job loss in the Korean film "Possible Love," expressed her surprise at the positive reception her performance garnered. Directed by Lee Chang-dong, the movie follows Ho-seok (Sul Kyung-gu) and his wife Mi-ok (Jeon), whose lives intersect with documentary producer Ye-ji (Cho Yeo-jeong) and her affluent spouse, Sang-woo (Zo In-sung).

The film, Lee's first feature in eight years since the critically acclaimed "Burning" (2018), earned the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the recent Venice International Film Festival, marking Jeon's first collaboration with the esteemed Korean director in 19 years since "Secret Sunshine" (2007), which awarded her the Best Actress title at the Cannes Film Festival.

Jeon candidly revealed that she was taken aback by the acclaim, as her character's role did not necessitate exhibiting intense or emotionally charged expressions, unlike her character in "Secret Sunshine." The accomplished actor's portrayal of Mi-ok, depicted as a pragmatic and hopeful individual, resonated strongly with audiences and critics alike following the film's release on Netflix last week.