The cliffhanging storyline and a mind-blowing double-life concept are surely one of the reasons why the drama quickly trended as a hot topic, but “Anna”’’s true selling point is no one else but Suzy. Her superior acting was noticed by the Netizens and the industry’s professionals, who have greatly praised the actress for her undeniably outstanding talent. She successfully brought Lee YuMi’s iconic character into life, making everyone instantly become a keen follower of Lee Anna’s mystery. Here are the reasons why you also won’t be able to take your eyes off “Anna” aka Suzy:
1. Her versatility
In the first episode, we meet Lee YuMi as a high school student, who dreams of studying at one of Seoul’s prestigious universities. She is reckless, youthful, and tenacious. As the story develops, the young woman decides to live a double life, adopting a new name - Anna. Both of these personalities have a lot in common but display a quite distant vibe, which Suzy conveyed flawlessly. Whether it is a teenage high school student or a wealthy career-women, the actress always nails her part, leaving fans in awe of her acting aptitude.
2. Her stylish aura
One of the elements of “Anna” widely discussed by Netizens were the iconic looks of the main character. Suzy’s gorgeous visuals and elegant aura made up the luxurious persona of Lee Anna. The extravagant clothing in a combination with the actress’ eloquent facial expressions completed the lavish cinematography of the drama, making viewers unable to take their eyes off the screens.
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3. Her authenticity
There is no doubt, that Suzy was made for the role of Anna. Despite the fact, that was not cast as YuMi from the start, the actress convinced the production team with her adaptability to the diverse character of Lee YuMi. She was chosen among several candidates for meeting two crucial standards - the ability to embody the character at different life stages thanks to an ageless look and to veritably express her complicated and subtle feelings. CEO Lee YoonGul said, “Suzy was the only actress who met both standards” adding, “I thought I could trust her and trust her dynamic expression and free expression ability. On the set, Suzy was already YuMi and Anna.” (Kuki News). Also, the reaction of the drama’s audience was a real confirmation of these words - they have marked out Suzy’s finesse on social media. The posts mentioned Anna’s quotes which evoked profound feelings for the character but also for the star, who precisely displayed the depth of the character.
4. Her chemistry with other actors
The solemn and likely depressing vibe of the series required a lot of emotional involvement from Suzy. Besides her professionalism, the gripping experience of the drama was a result of her genuine connection with the cast members. Some of them such Jung EunChae or Kim JuHan mentioned their positive attitude toward the actress and their respect for her work. As a thriller series, “Anna” included many rather frightening and tragical scenes, so the trust Suzy gained from her colleagues was crucial to accurately transmit the narrative. This factor made viewers truly immersed in the storyline, making Lee Anna more than just an appealing K-Drama face, but a relatable and impressive character. Unlike her drama character, Suzy doesn’t need to con anybody - she is a self-made icon and her execution of Lee YuMi/Anna stands to reason for it. Do you think Suzy got enough credit for her role in “Anna”? What kind of projects would you like to see the actress in yet? Underrated Scene Of The Week: Suzy Has A Macbeth Moment As The World Comes Crashing Down On Her In “Anna” KDRAMA STORIES|Jul 13, 2022 “Anna” (2022 Web Drama): Cast & Summary KDRAMA STORIES|Jun 3, 2022 Top 32 Most Followed Korean Actresses On Instagram & Other Korean Actresses’ Instagram KDRAMA STORIES|Dec 8, 2022
