Actor Jo Byeong-gyu has once again perfected his life character through "The History of Jjijil."
"The History of Jjijil" (written by Kim Poong, directed by Kim Seong-hoon, produced by HB Entertainment) is a romantic comedy drama depicting the growth of young adults in their twenties as they experience love and heartbreak, and it proved to be popular by recording the top spot in real-time drama viewership rankings on Wavve until the final episode aired on 19th.
Jo Byeong-gyu plays the role of Seo Min-gi, showcasing a remarkable synchronization with the original work, delivering a clumsy performance. He realistically portrayed the ups and downs of a character who repeatedly makes awkward mistakes and engages in embarrassing behavior during his first love. He emotionally expressed the complex feelings of a twenty-year-old, such as bursting into tears like a child in front of his first love and unleashing anger toward his girlfriend due to insecurities, resonating with the audience.
In particular, in the final episode, after breaking up with Yoon Seol-ha, he moved the audience with a scene of sobbing uncontrollably. In the moment of accepting the numerous mistakes and awkward times Min-gi had caused, Jo Byeong-gyu's delicate emotional expression highlighted Min-gi's internal growth.
In this way, Jo Byeong-gyu brought to life Seo Min-gi's clumsy yet realistic aspects through natural acting, drawing in the viewers. He meticulously portrayed Min-gi's awkward and uncomfortable behavior as a newly adult with trembling eyes and stuttering speech, and vividly conveyed his constantly changing unstable emotions with subtle intonation and expressions.
Jo Byeong-gyu's outstanding ability to embody the character has attracted attention in various online communities. Viewers reacted with comments such as, "His acting reminds me of a failed first love," "It brings back memories of the most pure and clumsy times," and "His acting is so realistic that I become over-immersed."
Through this work, Jo Byeong-gyu once again proved his stable acting ability as he seamlessly integrated with the character. He is also steadily continuing to grow as an actor through various activities. Last year, he has expanded his filmography by actively participating in films, theater, MCing, and music, increasing expectations for his future endeavors.
Meanwhile, "The History of Jjijil" portrays the honest story of young adults growing through love, wandering, failure, and challenges, leaving a lasting impression not only on those in their 20s but also on those in their 30s and 40s who have passed through that time. Currently, all episodes are streaming on Wavve and Watcha.
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