Actor Seo Kang-jun is showcasing a one-man show after meeting his 'life character,' Jeong Hae-sung.
Seo Kang-jun plays the role of National Intelligence Service ace agent Jeong Hae-sung in the ongoing MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Undercover High School' (written by Lim Young-bin, directed by Choi Jeong-in), receiving acclaim for his detailed acting amidst various genre transitions.
Seo Kang-jun's performance freely transitions between dazzling action, emotional human moments, and delightful comedy.
#Action: Breaking the bounds of space… ace agent prowess
Seo Kang-jun showcased a variety of action scenes through 'Undercover High School.' He climbed on top of a moving car to retrieve a stolen statue and used a water jug in a restaurant to skillfully deal with troublesome customers. His actions, including storming an illegal gambling den, displayed a superhero-like presence.
Notably, in the 11th episode, Seo Kang-jun, who was wrongfully accused of murdering Director Kim (played by Lee Seo-hwan) while being transported, exhibited his ace agent qualities as he fought within a cramped van. It was action acting that broke the limitations of space, made possible only by Seo Kang-jun.
#Human: Emotion perfected through detail… overwhelming acting skills
Seo Kang-jun's emotional acting is always fresh. He builds the narrative by constantly changing his gaze, expressions, and voice. His scenes where he comforts Dong-min, who suffers from school violence, and delivers a sharp message to irresponsible adults resonated deeply. He expressed the tangled emotions of suspecting team leader Ahn (played by Jeon Bae-soo), who was as close as family, and resolving his misunderstandings entirely through his acting.
In a hidden space within the hospital, Seo Kang-jun, who reunites with his father after 20 years as a skeleton, overwhelmed the screen without a word, depicting a frigid expression, eyes filled with uncontainable anger, and trembling lips suppressing emotion with detailed portrayal.
#Comic: A tone of clever dialogue… perfect pacing
Seo Kang-jun also maximized the charm of the comedy action genre. Through his perfect pacing paired with a clever dialogue tone, he smoothly connected the narrative.
Among them, the campaign song for the student council election, dubbed 'Byeongja Byeongjeong (The Pride of Byeongmun, Jeong Hae-sung),' gained popularity with the challenge. Seo Kang-jun showcased not only his acting but also his dance, leading to memes like 'Why is Seo Kang-jun going so hard?'
'Undercover High School,' starring Seo Kang-jun, will air its final episode today (29th) at 9:50 p.m.
[Photo] Captured from MBC broadcasting screen.
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