In MBC’s upcoming daily drama First Man, rising actress Kim Min Seol steps into a complex, ambition-driven villainess role that showcases a deeper, more dynamic side of her performance. Newly released stills highlight her character’s sharp contrasts and layered emotions, raising anticipation for her presence in the series.
Kim Min Seol plays Jin Hong Ju, an employee at Dream Hotel whose calm exterior masks a fierce hunger for success. Intelligent, calculating, and relentlessly determined, she embodies a woman who refuses to step back once she has set her sights on a goal. Yet, in between her poised confidence, she sometimes reveals moments of clumsy vulnerability—small hints of humanity that make her character unexpectedly relatable.
Within the storyline, Jin Hong Ju’s desires center entirely on Kang Baek Ho (played by Yoon Sun Woo). However, when her affections fail to sway him, the woman he loves—Oh Jang Mi (Hahm Eun Jung)—quickly becomes an obstacle in Jin Hong Ju’s eyes. What follows is a delicate yet dangerous entanglement of jealousy, longing, and ambition that further deepens her emotional journey.
The first still captures her composed, businesslike demeanor in a meeting room. Her focused gaze and controlled expression reveal a woman shaped by discipline and ambition—someone who knows what she wants and is unafraid to pursue it with precision.
Another still shifts the atmosphere slightly. Here, Jin Hong Ju’s gaze is calm, almost gentle, yet beneath that serenity lies careful analysis as she reads the intentions of the person before her. This combination of softness and sharp intuition adds intriguing complexity to her character, suggesting that every move she makes is deliberate, and every emotion hides a deeper purpose.
First Man is set to premiere on December 15. As more materials are released, Kim Min Seol’s portrayal of Jin Hong Ju is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated elements of the drama—promising a character both compelling and dangerously captivating.
