The Glory's Oh Ji-yul shows remarkable growth ahead of graduation

Actress Oh Ji-yul, who left a lasting impression as Ha Ye-sol—the daughter of Park Yeon-jin (Lim Ji-yeon)—in the Netflix series 'The Glory,' is drawing significant attention with her recent appearance, showcasing her growth into a more mature performer. Moving beyond her adorable childhood image, she is evolving into a teenage actress, raising expectations for her potential as a next-generation talent.

On the 12th, the YouTube channel 'BDNS' released a video titled 'Helping Cho Ye-jeong, the clear-eyed queen who dominates with sheer force, adapt to YouTube.'

In the video, actress Cho Yeo-jeong appeared as a guest and expressed her desire to bond with her character's niece, whom she will be working with in an upcoming project. Actor Jung Sung-il and entertainer Moon Sang-hoon humorously led the search to uncover the identity of this mysterious individual.

The mystery guest was none other than Oh Ji-yul, who played Ha Ye-sol, the daughter of Ha Do-young (Jung Sung-il) and Park Yeon-jin (Lim Ji-yeon), in the hit Netflix series 'The Glory.'

Most striking to viewers was Oh's unrecognizable transformation.

Having been beloved for her pure and lovely image in the 2022 production, she appeared as a sixth-grade student, revealing a much more mature aura. Her sharper features and natural growth surprised fans who vividly remember her as the young Ha Ye-sol.

Since 'The Glory,' Oh has steadily expanded her filmography through consistent work.

She has demonstrated her versatility across various genres, appearing in dramas such as 'Death's Game' and 'The WONDERfools,' earning industry praise for her stable emotional range and natural acting despite her young age.

In the video, Oh's characteristic blunt wit also sparked laughter.

When Jung Sung-il asked, "Is there anything you want to do with Auntie Cho Yeo-jeong?", she replied calmly, "Not particularly." She added, "I have to prepare to go to middle school next year, so I don't have time to play with my aunt," sending the set into laughter with her unexpectedly realistic response.

The cast, including Cho Yeo-jeong, could not hide their amusement at Oh's bold attitude. Viewers noted that her honesty and confidence, unusual for her age, translate naturally into a charming variety show presence.

The two actresses are set to reunite in the Coupang Play original series 'Affairs Are Not the Problem Right Now.'

The series is a black comedy depicting the entanglement of a popular influencer couple, who treat their happy family as content, and a doctor couple embroiled in a messy divorce lawsuit, as they become caught in an unexpected, massive secret. As the series aims to satirically explore relationship fractures and the desires of modern society, interest is high regarding the new chemistry between Cho Yeo-jeong and Oh Ji-yul.

In the entertainment industry, the evolution of child actors is often viewed as a significant narrative. Experts suggest that for a child actor who made a strong impact to establish themselves as an adult performer, they must undergo not only physical changes but also an expansion of their acting spectrum. Analysts suggest Oh is naturally navigating this transition by accumulating diverse experiences following 'The Glory.'

French philosopher Paul Ricoeur explained that human identity is formed through the stories accumulated over time. Similarly, Oh is building her own professional narrative by moving beyond the iconic character of Ha Ye-sol and steadily building a repertoire of new roles.

Having left a profound mark on the public during her childhood, Oh Ji-yul now stands at a turning point, transitioning from a 'child actor' to a teenage actress. As her expanding range and maturing image align with her upcoming projects, expectations are mounting for the new possibilities she will present in the future.