Actress Lim Soo-jung has expressed her satisfaction with the discovery of a new facet to her craft through "FINE: The Country Bumpkins."

In a recent interview held at a café in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Lim Soo-jung, who played the role of Yang Jeong-sook in the Disney+ series "FINE: The Country Bumpkins," reflected on her experience.

The final 11th episode, released on the 13th, depicted the downfall of characters driven by desire. In Yang Jeong-sook's last scene, she meets a man instructed to eliminate her. The ending, however, leaves her fate open to viewers' imagination.

Regarding this ambiguity, Lim commented, "I didn’t dwell on what happens afterward. Director Kang Yoon-seong intentionally wanted the final expression to be ambiguous, to keep viewers guessing whether she survives or meets her end. I heard writer Yoon Tae-ho also discussed the ending extensively," suggesting that multiple possibilities remain.

Anticipation and curiosity about a possible second season are mounting. Although nothing is confirmed, fans are especially eager to know if Lim Soo-jung’s Yang Jeong-sook might return.

Lim candidly shared, "Regardless of whether Jeong-sook survives, any work needs to succeed for a second season to be made. If another season is produced, I’d be delighted," hinting at her hopes for a sequel.

However, she added, "If there is a second season, I feel Jeong-sook should also show growth. It would need a different vibe. Right now, my version of Jeong-sook may be intriguing, but seeing her again in exactly the same way could lose its novelty."

Since her acting debut in the 2001 KBS2 drama "School 4," Lim has built an impressive career in series and films such as "I’m Sorry, I Love You," "Search: WWW," "Melancholia," "A Tale of Two Sisters," "Finding Mr. Destiny," "All About My Wife," "Cobweb," and "Single in Seoul."

Despite her versatility, Lim had been known for often playing cute and lovable romantic leads. In this latest series, however, she breaks from tradition, channeling ambition—even a hint of villainy—showcasing an entirely new side. Audiences and critics alike have praised her for perfectly embodying the complex character with the depth gained from her career, discovering a “new face” of Lim Soo-jung.

Lim herself looked back positively: "I felt such joy throughout this project because I experienced a real expansion in my acting."

Speaking about a climactic scene where she yells in anger at Gwan-seok (played by Ryu Seung-ryong), Lim said, "Yang Jeong-sook was truly backed into a corner at that point. I tried my best to immerse myself and evoke real fury, but I was surprised by the raw expression that emerged. Ryu Seung-ryong said he was shocked and even found it frightening when he saw it on set. That’s when I felt I’d achieved what I intended. The director was pleased with how dark my portrayal became, too."

Lim admitted that lately, acting has become even more enjoyable for her. She is set to appear in the upcoming tvN drama "How to Become a Building Owner in Korea" as her next project.

She concluded, "I want to show audiences more genres and characters. Yang Jeong-sook has some flaws, which makes her seem a bit cute at times. In the future, I’d also like to try playing much colder roles—characters with virtually no weak points. Every actor should take on such a challenge at least once in their career."

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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