Actor Kim Ji-hoon is enhancing the immersive quality of 'Haunted Palace' with his increasingly intense performances.
On the 17th, Kim Ji-hoon captivated viewers as King Lee Jeong, who seeks to uncover the true identity of the eight-foot goblin threatening the royal family and the source of evil, in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Haunted Palace' (written by Yoon Soo-jeong, directed by Yoon Seong-sik), which has aired up to the 10th episode.
In particular, Lee Jeong experiences an inner change in his relationship with Gang Cheol-i (Yook Sung-jae) and Yeori (Kim Ji-yeon), and Kim Ji-hoon's varied acting expressions enrich the drama even more. Amid unpredictable developments, Kim Ji-hoon depicts the emotional spectrum experienced by the character with great detail, adding strength to Lee Jeong’s narrative.
The scene where Grandma Neopdeok (Gil Hae-yeon) explains to the saddened Yeori why she has been silent until now about the royal family's involvement in her death elicits empathy for Lee Jeong. Despite the complex whirlwind of events, Kim Ji-hoon’s superb performance, which delicately captures the inner self of a character, grabs attention every moment.
Additionally, the portrayal of Lee Jeong giving advice to Gang Cheol-i, who is troubled due to his feelings of love, as a man-to-man interaction evokes subtle excitement. Lee Jeong, who has developed affection for Gang Cheol-i after experiencing numerous ups and downs together, offers heartfelt advice, and upon becoming a couple with Yeori, he also reveals complex emotions while seeing him happy. He could not fully rejoice due to the absence of his cherished subject Yoon Gap (Yook Sung-jae). Kim Ji-hoon showcased the multifaceted nature of the character, creating a three-dimensional figure, while his captivating performance synchronized the emotions of the home viewers.
'Haunted Palace' continues to unfold a captivating story, thanks to Kim Ji-hoon's acting skills, which significantly increase the immersion. Lee Jeong, who has begun to take active steps to exorcise the eight-foot goblin, even rescues Gang Cheol-i and Yeori by his own means, while constantly watching over his maternal grandfather, Prime Minister Kim Bong-in (Son Byeong-ho), and court lady Han Su-yeon to add tension. The intense confrontational scene between the blind Poongsan (Kim Sang-ho), who kidnaps Yeori, and Lee Jeong made viewers sweat.
In particular, Kim Ji-hoon constantly offers freshness through his expressive acting that oscillates between nonchalance and sharpness, detailed modulation of dialogue tones, and meticulously crafted action performances.
As the episodes continue, Kim Ji-hoon's passionate performance leaves a lasting impression on viewers and can be seen every Friday and Saturday at 9:55 p.m. on SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Haunted Palace.'
[OSEN]