The last performance of Cha Woo-min, which was more brilliant than a firework, adorned the finale of 'Buried Hearts'.
On Dec. 12, the SBS weekend drama 'Buried Hearts' concluded its eight-week journey. With explosive interest, the final episode achieved a nationwide rating of 15.4% and a capital region rating of 15.7%, breaking its own record once again and marking the highest rating among miniseries aired this year. It was truly a perfect ending.
One reason for breaking the 15% barrier could be attributed to Cha Woo-min's performance in the drama. He transformed into Ji Sun-woo, a hidden illegitimate child of a wealthy family whose secret desires unfold, displaying a powerful presence that shook the latter part of the story.
In particular, the two faces of Cha Woo-min's character shown in 'Buried Hearts' episodes 15 and 16 instantly froze the living room drama viewers. He erased his innocent smile that had eased the tense atmosphere throughout the story and rampaged unapologetically to seize the wealthy family.
Ji Sun-woo (played by Cha Woo-min) has certainly changed in comparison to Seo Dong-joo (played by Park Hyung-sik). He dedicated himself to studying for a high school equivalency exam, calling Cha Gang-cheon (played by Woo Hyun) his father, and began to establish himself as a member of the Daesan Group. Then one day, the buried greed within Ji Sun-woo was awakened, stirring the audience's interest. This was because he found out that Seo Dong-joo and Heo Tae-yoon (played by Yoon Sang-hyun) are half-brothers.
As thoughts of the two potentially being threats to him infinitely expanded, Ji Sun-woo's mood became increasingly uncomfortable. He utilized the advantage of being 'the chairman's only son' to overcome the imminent crisis.
In his effort to further establish himself as the heir to the Daesan family, Ji Sun-woo not only flaunted his presence but also made considerable efforts to keep Seo Dong-joo firmly beneath him. Consequently, his once warm gaze toward Seo Dong-joo gradually turned cold, and only a sardonic smile remained on his face, heightening the tension.
In the latter part of the drama, Ji Sun-woo emerged as a character who inflicted significant impact on the viewers. During a cozy conversation with Heo Tae-yoon, he became the culprit who disrupted the peace that had befallen the Daesan Group family. Ji Sun-woo's unexpected malicious deeds shocked the audience and played a crucial role in completing the climax.
The final blow delivered by Cha Woo-min in 'Buried Hearts' was so intense it created a shockwave in the living room drama. With matured acting skills coming into play, he managed to deliver an impact that shook viewers' hearts.
As the story unfolded, Cha Woo-min established himself as an irreplaceable character in the work. He transformed from a carefree boy into a villain with twisted ambition, passionately igniting deep emotions and providing a high level of immersion.
Following impressive performances in previous works 'Study Group' and 'Melodrama', Cha Woo-min firmly held onto the audience in 'Buried Hearts'. He has already secured multiple upcoming projects, including the Netflix film 'The History of Confession' and the new drama 'Spirit Fingers', continuing his relentless acting journey.
Moreover, as he stood out in various works, he became a nominee for Best New Male Actor at the '61st Baeksang Arts Awards with Gucci', reidentifying himself as an undeniable rising star. Attention is drawn to whether Cha Woo-min, who is gradually filling his filmography and growing as a true actor, will be able to claim the honor of winning.
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