Actors Choi Young-jun and Kim Jin-young are responsible for the tension of ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Defects' with contrasting moments.
One week before its premiere, ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Defects' (directed by Oh Ki-hwan / written by Ahn So-jung / produced by Group Eight, Take One Studio), set to air at 10 p.m. on the 21st, revealed preview stills of actors Choi Young-jun (playing Woo Tae-sik) and Kim Jin-young (playing Jung Hyun) today, raising anticipation.
'The Defects' is an action thriller depicting the desperate survival and revenge of children who narrowly survive after being abandoned by their adoptive parents. It is gaining attention as a well-made genre piece that combines a shocking setup with intense emotional depth.
In the released stills, Choi Young-jun expresses Woo Tae-sik's strong will to protect the children with just his gaze, foreshadowing a weighty narrative. The complex emotions crossing his expression instantly capture attention, showcasing the true value of a 'trustworthy actor' who creates the center of the drama with his mere presence. It is expected that Choi Young-jun's profound acting will shine once again in this role.
On the other hand, Jung Hyun, played by Kim Jin-young, is the actual operator of an illegal adoption organization, eliciting tension with just her sharp gaze. Kim Jin-young, who is challenging her first action performance, is expected to display overwhelming presence with her precise movements and energetic acting. Anticipation is rising for the new side that Kim Jin-young will show, as she breathes life into her character through raw instincts and swift movements.
Meanwhile, the contrasting attitudes of the two characters towards the refunded children are expected to inject tension into the drama, foreshadowing intense narrative conflict. The conflict between those who wish to protect and those who aim to eliminate provides narrative depth that goes beyond simple good and evil. The passionate performances of both actors are set to lead that conflict to its peak. Notably, in 'The Defects', action serves a role that goes beyond mere spectacle. Choi Young-jun noted, 'I thought action was an important focus in the work,' and mentioned that he utilized action as a means to reveal the duality of his character rather than just for physical movement. Kim Jin-young also stated, 'As Jung Hyun is a human weapon, it was important to showcase rough and instinctive action.' Since both actors approached action as an extension of their internal performances, using it to enhance the character's and the drama's persuasiveness, interest in the action performances in 'The Defects' is expected to intensify.
Thus, the combination of veteran actor Choi Young-jun and newcomer Kim Jin-young is projected to fill the narrative of 'The Defects' in a multi-dimensional way, serving as a key element to elevate the drama's completeness. Expectations are rising for how the intertwined fates of Woo Tae-sik and Jung Hyun, who have different beliefs and goals, will unfold.
ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Defects' will premiere on July 21 at 10 p.m., and it will also be available exclusively on the OTT platform TVING.
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