SBS 'Treasure Island' actor Lee Hae-Young exuded a Korean Joaquin Phoenix aura.
Lee Hae-Young, in the role of Heo Il-Do, the eldest son-in-law of the Daesan Group chairman who harbors ambitions to pass on the conglomerate to his son, is adding tension to the unpredictable story of 'Treasure Island' (written by Lee Myung-Hee/directed by Jin Chang-Kyu/produced by Studio S, A2Z Entertainment, Purmir Workshop), which is showing a meteoric rise in viewership ratings.
In the previous episode, Heo Il-Do, under the orders of Yeom Jang-Seon (played by Heo Jun-Ho), shot Seo Dong-Joo (played by Park Hyung-Sik). Afterward, as he began to suffer from guilt upon seeing the apparition of Seo Dong-Joo, a crisis soon befell Heo Il-Do. Yeom Jang-Seon, who learned too late that Seo Dong-Joo had hacked an account containing 2 trillion won for the 'Love for the Country Fund,' pressured Heo Il-Do to instead pay back the 2 trillion won, using the murder charge as leverage. Consequently, Heo Il-Do infiltrated the safe of Daesan Group Chairman Cha Gang-Cheon (played by Woo Hyun) but failed. However, after confirming the revival of Seo Dong-Joo, he revealed a resurgent ambition that captivated attention.
In this process, Lee Hae-Young's rollercoaster-like emotional performance was truly exceptional. After failing to open Chairman Cha Gang-Cheon's safe, he leaned against the safe door, feeling the frustration and despair as everything he had built was on the verge of collapse, coupled with guilt over the murder. He smiled with complex emotions and then, exploding with resentment, said, "Seo Dong-Joo, you must come back to life," enhancing the immersion. Most importantly, when he confirmed Seo Dong-Joo's survival, Lee Hae-Young expressed raw emotions with detailed expressions, sending chills down the audience's spine. The quivering corners of his mouth in joy at surviving the abyss of life and the glint of ambition rekindling in his eyes dominated the screen, showcasing the true value of a masterpiece actor.
Moreover, Lee Hae-Young learned to drive a boat himself, showcasing a thrilling shooting scene atop a boat in the open sea, and his dedication to the underwater filming further enriched the drama.
In this way, Lee Hae-Young has injected tension into the development of the plot with his hard-carrying performance that creates storm-like turmoil. Thus, anticipation is rising for how Lee Hae-Young will further excel in his role as Heo Il-Do.
Meanwhile, SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Treasure Island' tells the story of Seo Dong-Joo, who hacked the 2 trillion won political slush fund and is fighting with everything on the line against the absolute evil that killed him, aiming to topple that world. The series airs every Friday at 10 p.m. and Saturday at 9:50 p.m.
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