Yoon Kye-sang, Jang Chen Ji-woon’s acting skills

As expected, it is ‘Trustworthy’ Yoon Kye-sang. His delightful transformation is a hot topic among netizens every day.

Yoon Kye-sang gained wings once again through ENA’s Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Kidnapping Day’. He plays the role of Kim Myeong-jun, a clumsy and weak-hearted kidnapper, and is successfully transforming his acting.

When you think of Yoon Kye-sang, the first thing that comes to mind is his charisma that left a strong impression. He has given passionate performances that perfectly fit the title ‘The End of Intensity’ in many of the dramas and movies he has appeared in. In particular, Jang Chen in the movie ‘Crime City’, which is still talked about, provided such a fresh shock and great impact that it cannot be left out of Yoon Kye-sang’s filmography.

As the character keywords, which are synonymous with villains, An Ha Mu-in, and unstoppable evil deeds indicate, the character he played, Jang Chen, was like the incarnation of evil, full of spicy flavor. The aura that freezes even the surrounding air and the presence of a time bomb that is not surprising even if it explodes at any time gave a breathtaking overwhelming feeling and dominated the screen with tension. In this way, Yoon Kye-sang’s performance that touched the hearts of the audience drove the box office success of ‘Crime City’.

In addition, the dandy look that captures women’s hearts is also considered one of the representative images that describe Yoon Kye-sang. This was clearly revealed in the previous Disney+ ‘Kiss: The Sixth Sense’. Not only does he have great visuals that remain unchanged over time, but he also doubles his warm charm by showing off his sweet eyes and straight-forward instinct to show his true love without hiding his feelings in front of the woman he likes. Furthermore, it served as an opportunity for him to prove his wide-ranging acting skills that allow him to digest any genre, earning him the title of ‘rom-com master’.

Amid growing expectations, Yoon Kye-sang chose the comical buddy thriller ‘The Day of Kidnapping’ as his next work. His choice to put aside the intensity he had shown before and put on a cheerful face again was the right one. The viewership rating for episode 7, which aired on the 5th, recorded 4.0% nationwide and in the metropolitan area (Nielsen Korea, based on paid households), and is continuing its upward trend by breaking its own highest viewership rating again.

Meanwhile, the fun that Yoon Kye-sang provides in ‘Kidnapping Day’ is being upgraded with each episode. This was possible because of his skillful acting and excellent character digestion. The awkwardness that cannot be hidden even in moments full of urgency causes viewers to laugh, while the somewhat insignificant aspect of obediently following Choi Ro-hee’s words doubles the character’s harmless charm and completes him as a unique person.

In addition, Yoon Kye-sang is also responsible for the emotions embedded in the interesting developments. The sight of him becoming a new family member to Choi Ro-hee, who had been used as a tool to fulfill the desires of adults, filled the home theater with warmth. Just as she pledged to protect Choi Ro-hee no matter what, she exists as a true adult who always takes care of Choi Ro-hee as her top priority, drawing support from viewers.

Netizens commented, “In episode 7, when he took out his phone from his lunch box, the sight of him eating the swollen rice in his hand felt humane,” “A drama made for Yoon Kye-sang,” “It’s fun to watch over and over again,” and “I’m looking forward to seeing Yoon Kye-sang’s acting.” Comments are continuing.

Yoon Kye-sang is a hard-carrying protagonist who brings both laughter and emotion, even if he is called a ‘comprehensive acting gift set’. Attention is focused on how he will lead the remaining story of ‘The Day of Kidnapping’, as he is making many people ‘famous’ with his outstanding acting skills.

Meanwhile, ENA’s ‘Kidnapping Day’ starring Yoon Kye-sang airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9 PM.

Reporter Kang Joo-il joo1020@kyunghyang.com