Actor Kim Ji-hoon has frozen the home theater with his amazing performance, alternating between coldness and passion.

In episodes 5 and 6 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Haunted Palace' (written by Yoon Soo-jung/directed by Yoon Sung-sik), which aired on the 2nd and 3rd, the king Lee Jeong (played by Kim Ji-hoon) who recognizes the ominous energy flowing through the palace and the curse of the Palcheokwi, along with Yoon Gap (played by Yook Sung-jae) who finally reveals his true identity, and the shaman Yeori (played by Kim Ji-yeon), have officially begun their cooperation.

In particular, Lee Jeong's inner conflict faced with unbelievable situations has emerged as a new point of interest in 'Haunted Palace.' In the process, Kim Ji-hoon's outstanding performance, freely portraying the fluctuating emotional line, shone. After his half-brother, the Grand Prince Yeongin (played by Kim Seon-bin), was brutally murdered, Lee Jeong could not hide his confusion and felt anxiety over the safety of the Crown Prince, who had just barely shaken off his illness.

However, after the conflict with the queen (played by Han So-eun), who could not ignore the dark hands reaching toward the Crown Prince, Lee Jeong also began to change little by little. After finally making a decision, he said, "I am speaking against the beliefs and standards I have upheld as king," and there was a different determination in his voice. By masterfully expressing both a trembling gaze and a firm voice, Kim Ji-hoon captured the sorrow of a ruler who has no choice but to violate his beliefs and the strength of a father who wants to protect his child at all costs.

On the other hand, the scene where Lee Jeong teams up with Yoon Gap and Yeori to stop the rampage of the Palcheokwi delivered unprecedented tension. Lee Jeong succeeded in blocking the Palcheokwi with the Gyeonggwisok attached to his glasses, realizing that the shaman Neopdeok (played by Gil Hae-yeon), who once gifted him the Gyeonggwisok, was none other than Yeori's grandmother. Moreover, Lee Jeong learned the secret that the Imugi Gangcheol had possessed Yoon Gap's body and hinted at playing a significant role as their ally.

Even after opening his heart to Yoon Gap and Yeori, Lee Jeong's ability to effortlessly switch between friendliness and seriousness garnered the attention of home viewers. When he heard that Yoon Gap had swept away the Minister of Personnel, Kwak Sang-chung (played by Yoon Seung), with a whirlwind, he couldn't help but hide his laughter, and when he learned that the pregnant queen had been cursed by someone, he was engulfed in deep anger, instantly raising the tension. Since the last episode, Kim Ji-hoon has portrayed Lee Jeong's significant attitude, and in this broadcast, he skillfully balanced coldness and warmth, providing fresh entertainment.

Immediately after the broadcast, viewers showed enthusiastic reactions, saying, "Whenever Lee Jeong appears, the atmosphere completely changes," "Kim Ji-hoon's emotional acting is so good," "Lee Jeong's character seems to solidify the weight of the drama," "Is it permissible for a king in the Joseon era to be this handsome? Kim Ji-hoon is incredibly good-looking," "Kim Ji-hoon has great chemistry with anyone he pairs with," and more.

Through his efforts to defeat the evil spirits targeting the royal family, actor Kim Ji-hoon's passionate performance can be seen every Friday and Saturday night at 9:55 p.m. on the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Haunted Palace.'

[Photo] SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Haunted Palace' broadcast capture.

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