Sometimes, an actor's serene expression of emotion overwhelms the audience. Park Jin-Young, who is currently appearing in "Our Unwritten Seoul," captures the viewers' attention with his unique character interpretation.
Park Jin-Young plays the role of "Lee Ho-Soo," a lawyer at a large law firm, in the tvN weekend drama "Our Unwritten Seoul" (written by Lee Kang, directed by Park Shin-Woo, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Monster Union and High Ground), captivating the public's attention with his character as the episodes progress.
The broadcast depicted Ho-Soo's past during a school field trip where, despite everyone descending, he climbed alone towards the summit. The moment he reached the top, enduring pain in his legs, and saw the face of Miji (played by Park Bo-Young) waiting for him there is deeply engraved in Ho-Soo's memory.
Later, when a drunken Miji abruptly confessed her feelings, Ho-Soo also tried to express his emotions but ultimately held back his words. The moment he paused, saying, "I also..." was where the emotional line broke, leading to an internal conflict. Park Jin-Young effectively portrayed Ho-Soo's turmoil through brief silence and subtle changes in expression, conveying the intertwined emotions through the spaces between words.
In particular, the line "I know. I know you do. It's Miji" revealed that Ho-Soo was already aware of the truth, adding to the tension of the drama. Park Jin-Young captured the accumulated emotions in his calm tone, making the character reflect silently on the time they have passed.
Park Jin-Young maintained the viewers' focus until the end with understated dialogue and precise gazes, balancing the flow of the character. Rather than exploding with emotions, he controlled them, building the character through the emotional spaces instead of explanations. Through the character of Lee Ho-Soo, he demonstrated another way of expressing emotions while securely anchoring the psychological weight of the drama, heightening anticipation for the unfolding narrative.
Meanwhile, "Our Unwritten Seoul," featuring Park Jin-Young, airs every Saturday and Sunday night at 9:20 p.m. on tvN.
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