![]() ![]() Lee first gained widespread fame from starring in "Boys Over Flowers" in 2009 and continued to ride a huge wave of popularity after his following works "City Hunter" (2011) and "The Heirs" (2013).ĭespite the heavy focus on the mermaid, Lee maintained his turf and stood as equals alongside Jun in weight and screen time throughout the show. ![]() Her opposite Lee Min-ho played Heo Joon-jae, a genius con artist with a knack for magic and hypnosis. ![]() ![]() The show was Jun's first TV work since "My Love from the Star," which took hallyu fans by storm in 2013-2014. The mermaid's visuals were in many respects natural and "legit." Using practical and CG effects, the mermaid production, paired with Jun's trademark lanky, slender yet at times powerful and dramatic performance, was met with overall high praise. Jun Ji-hyun, best known for her portrayals of wild, mysterious and at the same time quirky characters, played the mermaid Shim Chung from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), who travels to modern day Seoul in search of her love. The drama - inspired by a Joseon legend about a mayor who rescued young mermaids from a fisherman and returned them to the sea - brought together two of the biggest "hallyu" stars to date and went on a ratings rampage since its premiere in mid-November. ![]()
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