Kim Hye-eun Leaves Lasting Impact as Jeong Ji-ran in ‘Typhoon Family’ Finale

Nov 03, 2025

Kim Hye-eun Leaves Lasting Impact as Jeong Ji-ran in ‘Typhoon Family’ Finale



Actress Kim Hye-eun showed her unwavering presence until the end.

Kim Hye-eun played the role of Jeong Ji-ran in tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama 「Taepung Corporation」 (played by Jang Hyun, directed by Lee Na-jung and Kim Dong-hwi), leaving a clear place for the character.

Kim Hye-eun made her world view dense by reminding her of Jeong Sang-sa in the movie 『War on Crime』: Bad Guys in their heyday』 through the stop column in 『Taepung Corporation』. A businesswoman set in Busan, colorful retro fashion, realistic and determined language, and even solid viability. Kim Hye-eun did not just re-emerge from the past, but completed the image of a woman living and breathing again like President Chung's present tense. Jeong Ji-ran, who has a strong and consistent charisma over time, was his real charm completed by Kim Hye-eun and a presence that could not be replaced by another actor.




In the broadcast on this day, Jeong Ki-ran showed his leadership solidity by handling the situation with a cold judgment and realistic determination despite the crisis of delivery through deep-sea fishing boats. In addition, watching Typhoon (Lee Joon-ho) and Miseon (Kim Min-ha), they took a step back and left a deep lingering impression, revealing the dignity and consideration of an adult who is not swayed by emotions.

Kim Hye-eun appeared in every major flow of the play and played a role in firmly connecting the relationship and narrative of the central characters. In a crisis situation, the direction was presented with a cool insight, and the scene was balanced with a unique sense of rhythm whenever emotions intersect. He was a person who stabilized the overall tone of the work by mediating the tension and trust between Typhoon, Miseon, and Yoon Chul (Jin Sun-kyu). After the show, viewers will be immersed in a different mood when it comes out briefly" He responded with a favorable response to the vividness of the character created by Kim Hye-eun.

In particular, he melted lightly as a character in the play, calmly building the texture of splendor and hardness, and the gap between distance and warmth. Rather than overly revealing emotions, it naturally permeated the play by accumulating the weight of the character through gaze and breathing. He stayed with the viewer for a while, but he made a clear impression by making sure to fill the screen whenever necessary.




After completing "Taepung Corporation", Kim Hye-eun will continue her active activities by challenging her first play with the play "Even Then Today 2: Flower God", which opens in December. 'Even Then Today 2: Flower God' is a work that depicts women's lives and solidarity between the four eras from the 1590s to the 2020s. In the play, Kim Hye-eun will play the role of Woman 1, deeply unfolding the various emotional lines of the character.

Meanwhile, Kim Hye-eun, who imprinted her presence through dramas and expanded her range of activities to the performance stage. He is expected to continue his tireless and enthusiastic journey across genres.





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