Heo's Diner has captured the hearts of viewers with the intriguing story of the friendly and familiar character Heo Gyun.
On the 24th and 25th, the drama 'Heo's Diner' (directed by Oh Hwan-min and Kim Kyung-eun / written by Sung So-hyun) aired its first and second episodes, where the problematic figure of the Joseon era, Heo Gyun (played by Siwoo Min), unexpectedly lands in the modern era 400 years later, marking the beginning of the time slip.
The unreleased stills revealed today (27th) encapsulate the key events from episodes 1 and 2, drawing attention. From the scene where Heo Gyun meets a figure resembling his companion and friend from the Joseon era, Lee Icham (played by Lee Seon), to the tense moment when he witnesses the accident involving Eun-sil Mo (played by Kim Hee-jung), it heightened expectations for the next episode.
Heo Gyun, who was exiled during the Joseon era, faced a life-threatening situation from an assassin (played by Oh Ji-ho) following Lee Icham's orders. At that moment, he time slips to modern-day South Korea 400 years later, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Suddenly arriving in the 21st century, a world without kings or class divisions, Heo Gyun suspects that the place he has arrived at might be the paradise on earth known as 'Yuldoguk,' especially upon witnessing the abundant food and overflowing resources. During this process, he expresses his unique whimsical and delightful charm as he marvels at modern conveniences such as smartphones and refrigerators.
The first person Heo Gyun encounters in the modern era is Bong Eun-sil (played by Chu So-jung), the daughter of a baekban restaurant. Initially feeling sympathy for the lost and wandering Heo Gyun, Eun-sil soon misinterprets his presence as that of a homeless person when she sees him getting food at her mother's restaurant. Eun-sil and Lee Hyuk find Heo Gyun's sudden appearance in the neighborhood suspicious, and their first encounter among the three serves as a turning point in the plot development.
Confronted with the reality of having to live in a world completely different from Joseon, Heo Gyun fell into a deep sense of loss for a while. However, utilizing his transcendental memory, he set out to find the place he initially arrived at. Upon reaching the baekban restaurant, Heo Gyun discovered Eun-sil's mother covered in blood, shocking him. As Heo Gyun's unpredictable adjustment to modern life begins in earnest, attention is drawn to how he will navigate this crisis, poised to mark a new chapter in the time slip genre.
Meanwhile, after the broadcast, there was a wave of praise for the performances of actors Siwoo Min, Chu So-jung, Lee Seon, and Lee Su-min. "Siwoo Min is a jack of all trades. He's good at historical drama acting," "Chu So-jung's acting is very stable. It really immerses you," "Every time Lee Seon and Lee Su-min appear, they leave a strong impact," "It's so fascinating that it's a time slip genre crossing between Joseon and modern times," and "I burst into laughter when Heo Gyun marvels at new inventions" were among the reactions.
The captivating drama, 'Heo's Diner,' co-planned by WynaT Media, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, and Corpus Japan, and produced by The Great Show, will have its third episode released on the 31st (Monday) at 5 p.m. on Netflix and Wavve, at 7 p.m. on Watcha and Tving, and at 9 p.m. on MBN Plus.
[Photo] WynaT Media, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Corpus Japan
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