Shin Se Kyung is making headlines for her performance in the historical romance drama "Captivating the King" with Jo Jung Suk.

After being the center of criticisms for her acting, she successfully captivated the public with her transformation, and even earned the nickname "New Prime Time Queen."

Shin Se Kyung Lauded For 'Captivating the King' Performance

The historical K-drama "Captivating the King" starring Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung has been attracting massive attention from the public.

Since its premiere, many have tuned in to the work, curious as to what kind of romance builds up between two opposite people who possess great anger and vengeance in their hearts.

With only two weeks left, tension is rising among the viewers. In particular, fans are also looking forward to seeing what will happen to Shin Se Kyung and Jo Jung Suk in the end.

Meanwhile, Shin Se Kyung is gaining traction for her portrayal of her character who's posing as a man to deceive Jo Jung Suk.

Initially, the actress faced a lot of harsh comments for her "stiff" acting and inability to give justice to her characters despite working in the entertainment scene for over a decade.

However, Shin Se Kyung switched it up in the latest developments of "Captivating the King" wherein her performance was lauded by both Korean netizens and international fans.

Shin Se Kyung Dubbed As New Prime Time Queen

Unlike the past comments that she received, the actress only gained high praises from the viewers and even received the nickname "New Prime Time Queen," thanks to her acting that was deemed "passionate."

In the most recent episode of "Captivating the King," Shin Se Kyung was set to extract her revenge. However, she's left heartbroken when she learns she's about to lose the one she loves.

The actress' eyes welled up with tears as she couldn't contain her emotions, deeply moving the viewers. Many critics gave Shin Se Kyung high praises, saying, "The internal conflict of her character was portrayed flawlessly, thanks to her dedicated acting."

With this, fans claimed that "Captivating the King" marks Shin Se Kyung's "renaissance" as she grows as a more accomplished actress through her works.

Have you seen the latest episode of "Captivating the King" yet? Make sure to not miss its succeeding episodes. It airs every weekend at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN and Netflix.

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Written by Elijah Mully.