Actor Cha Hak-yeon appeared as the quirky and lively YouTuber "Gyeon-woo" in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama "Oh My Ghost Clients," capturing viewers' attention with his unique acting transformation and comedic charm.

In the MBC Friday-Saturday drama "Oh My Ghost Clients" (planned by Kwon Seong-chang | directed by Im Soon-rye | written by Kim Bo-tong, Yoo Seung-hee | produced by Broccoli Pictures), which first aired on the 30th, Cha Hak-yeon, who plays the role of the reporter-turned-video creator "Gyeon-woo," focused viewers' attention with his quirky charm right from his first appearance.

Having established his position as an actor through his flexible acting skills across various genres in productions such as "Red Moon Blue Sun," "Mine," "Bad and Crazy," "Stained," "Joseon Lawyer," and "Diva of the Deserted Island," Cha Hak-yeon has proven a wide spectrum of his acting by delicately portraying the unique charm of the reporter-turned-creator 'Gyeon-woo,' who possesses both a sharp wit and a sunny personality, eliciting both worries and comfort.

In the drama, "Gyeon-woo" dreams of reaching one million subscribers, but in reality, he operates a channel, "Gyeon-jjang TV," with only 50,000 subscribers. Upon his first meeting with ‘Mujin’ (played by Jung Kyung-ho), who is the brother-in-law of his crush "Hee-joo" (played by Seol In-ah), he casually greets him as "brother," showcasing his remarkable sociability. Moreover, during a coordinated effort with "Hee-joo" to entice ‘Mujin,’ he confidently delivers a prepared line without any errors but is humorously caught when ‘Mujin’ notices the numbers written between his fingers.

In moments of tension, the self-described "personal issue" of irritable bowel syndrome manifests in "Gyeon-woo." Since his face is unknown to the factory workers, he is selected as the right candidate for undercover employment to uncover the truth behind the tragic death of 'Min-wook' (played by Park Soo-oh), who met an unjust fate during an on-site internship. Despite grumbling outwardly, he showcases model-like poses and expressions while changing clothes at the market to select work clothes, and after successfully infiltrating the factory, his passionate efforts as a former reporter shine through when he approaches his roommate, the foreign worker "Nimal" (played by Anupam), to gather information about 'Min-wook's' accident.

Following his identity being exposed, "Gyeon-woo," surrounded by dozens of factory workers, utilizes the terrain around him to successfully escape dramatically without being hit even once. This scene showcased the character's overflowing ingenuity, as well as Cha Hak-yeon's playful acting, which created a delightful experience. Cha Hak-yeon mentioned that among the memorable scenes during the filming of "Oh My Ghost Clients," this particular scene stood out, stating, "The script described the action scene in about five lines of dialogue, but I felt that the scenes happening while infiltrating the location effectively demonstrated ‘Gyeon-woo’s’ unique methods of solving incidents, so I discussed a lot with the director during the shoot," revealing a special affection for the character.

Moreover, as 'Min-wook' persuades his mother and 'Nimal' goes through emotional changes before revealing 'Min-wook's' final moments, Cha Hak-yeon artfully portrayed the relatable human charm of the character "Gyeon-woo." He expressed, "Though at times ‘Gyeon-woo’ might seem like a lighthearted person, he is someone who makes quick decisions and plays a key role in finding solutions during crises. I hope that ‘Gyeon-woo’s’ unique charm breaks through barriers and acts as a refreshing tonic like sparkling water throughout the drama. As I was creating the character, I reflected on how to present ‘Gyeon-woo’ naturally as a member of ‘Mujins.’ Starting with the 'factory,' I hope that 'Gyeon-woo' will continue to engage in undercover employment and thrive in various places, and I hope everyone appreciates and anticipates 'Gyeon-woo's' delightful charm and playfulness," raising expectations for Cha Hak-yeon's most comedic character transformation yet in his filmography.

Meanwhile, the MBC Friday-Saturday drama "Oh My Ghost Clients," which increases anticipation as the ‘Mujins’ begin to address the labor issues of ghosts, will air every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m. and is set to provide viewers with delightful and exhilarating entertainment each episode.

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