Actor Seo Kang-joon is showcasing a remarkable balance of pace and timing, breaking down the boundaries of genres.
Seo Kang-joon played the role of Jeong Hae-seong, a National Intelligence Service agent who infiltrated undercover as a high school student, in the MBC drama 'Undercover High School,' which aired on the 7th and 8th.
In particular, Seo Kang-joon captivates viewers by switching between the identities of a National Intelligence Service agent and a student through his expressive eyes. His gaze acts as a divine touch that completes the narrative of 'Undercover High School,' which is a blend of various genres. Seo Kang-joon heated up the home screen with his outstanding acting skills, utilizing a weighty gaze that suits both action and emotional scenes.
Seo Kang-joon conveyed the confusion experienced by Jeong Hae-seong during a scene where he struggles with an assailant who killed security guard Mr. Kim. Later, Jeong Hae-seong learns that his missing father was involved in a similar mission. Seo Kang-joon intricately depicted Jeong Hae-seong's emotional changes with a gaze filled with mixed anger.
In the subsequent dream-like reunion scene with his father, Seo Kang-joon's emotional performance reached its peak. He conveyed deep longing for his father, whom he buried in his heart, with bloodshot eyes. Jeong Hae-seong, who had always shown a stern demeanor as a National Intelligence Service agent, made the audience's heart ache as he cried like a child.
Seo Kang-joon's 'melodramatic gaze' is also shining through. Jeong Hae-seong honestly revealed his identity to his homeroom teacher, Oh Soo-ah (played by Jin Ki-joo). Jeong Hae-seong realizes that Oh Soo-ah was his first love in childhood, foreshadowing a rapid development of romance. The gentle yet warm gaze of Jeong Hae-seong while looking at Oh Soo-ah stood out.
In this way, Seo Kang-joon is leading the drama with his profound performance that captures the genre characteristics of 'Undercover High School.' He showcases a golden balance of acting amidst relentless genre transitions from action thrillers to romance, solidifying the core of the drama. The compelling gaze of Seo Kang-joon, adding persuasion under excellent pace control, raises expectations for future developments.
[Photo] Captured from the broadcast screen of MBC 'Undercover High School'
[OSEN = Reporter Kang Seo-jung]