Lee Se Young's Strategy in Overcoming Heartbreak in What Comes After Love

Kapanlagi.com - What Comes After Love, a Korean drama available on Viu since September 27, 2024, takes us into a sweet and touching love story. Lee Se Young, who plays the character Choi Hong, demonstrates how someone can rise after experiencing such profound love failure.

1. Returning to Korea to Start a New Life

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Lee Se Young as Choi Hong initially decides to go to Japan to escape the pressures of life in Korea, especially her complicated relationship with her mother and her desire for independence. She wants to pursue her dreams and feels that Japan is the right place to achieve freedom and start a new life. In Japan, Hong works odd jobs to meet her living needs, and it is during this process that she meets Aoki Jungo, a Japanese man who is also struggling in his life. Although their relationship is built on love and mutual understanding, differing life views and various other issues test them until they ultimately decide to part ways.

2. Keeping Busy with Work

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After returning to Korea, Hong, a literature graduate with a deep interest in the works of poets, decided to keep herself busy by working in the publishing world. This busyness became an effective way to forget Jungo and focus on her career. Filling her time with work became a positive escape for Hong. In the publishing world, she was involved in various interesting and challenging projects, which helped divert her mind from sadness. As a literature enthusiast, Hong could find inspiration from the works of poets or writers she admired, which further enriched her work and gave meaning to every task she undertook. She also found happiness through small achievements at her job, which made her feel valued and independent.

The routine at the office made Hong feel more productive and increasingly closer to achieving success. Focusing on her career provided a sense of accomplishment she needed to close the chapter of her life filled with sadness and open a new chapter full of potential. She was able to turn her pain into a drive to become better, achieve success at work, and ultimately find happiness in the small things she may not have noticed before.

3. Jogging to Distract from Old Memories

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In between his work, Hong utilizes jogging as a way to relieve anxiety and clear his mind. Running amidst the lush scenery of the park provides a meditative effect that helps him ease his turmoil. Jogging becomes an activity that centers Hong's thoughts on himself, rather than on painful memories. By running, he can focus on what is in front of him, whether it is the distance he needs to cover or simply regulating his breath. This routine helps him temporarily forget all memories of Jungo, so he can enjoy his life in the present.

4. An Unexpected Encounter in Korea

In the end, Hong must confront his past when he reunites with Jungo in Korea. This meeting tests how far he has come and how well he can control his emotions. When Hong meets Jungo again, he shows remarkable courage, as Hong has become stronger since their separation.

Choi Hong is now able to control his emotions, even though the pain briefly resurfaces when he sees Jungo again. This shows that the recovery process he has undergone has paid off, as he is no longer dominated by feelings related to the past. Hong is also able to accept the past and move forward with a renewed spirit. If you are looking for a way to move on with courage, What Comes After Love is a must-watch drama on Viu every Friday at 7:15 PM.

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