Actors Ji-yeon Lim and Nam-jun Heo were spotted in an unexpected setting, instantly sparking curiosity.
On the 15th, the team behind SBS’s Friday–Saturday drama Brave New World unveiled still cuts capturing a surprising shift in mood between Seori (played by Ji-yeon Lim) and Segye (played by Nam-jun Heo).
In the photos, the two aren’t at a formal fine-dining spot but seated face-to-face at a Korean BBQ restaurant perfectly tailored to Seori’s tastes. As Seori can’t hide her joy while eyeing the hanwoo (premium Korean beef) sizzling on the grill, Segye watches her with a meaningful gaze — building both fluttery excitement and crisp tension.
Earlier in episodes 1 and 2, Joseon-era villain Kang Dan-sim possessed Seori’s body and launched a tear-inducing struggle to adapt to modern life. Especially notable, the once-feuding Cha Segye dropped a bombshell confession at the end of episode 2: “I need you. Desperately.” With this BBQ meetup as a turning point, viewers are eager to see how their relationship changes.
Meanwhile, the high-stakes, war-like romance between Seori — a no-name actress who becomes ‘vicious’ after being taken over by the soul of a notorious Joseon villain — and Segye, a ruthless chaebol dubbed the ‘monster of capitalism,’ unfolds in Brave New World, airing every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m. on SBS.