'24-Hour Health Club' Jeong Eun-ji is leaving a strong impression with her comic acting that transforms shame into beauty.
In the KBS 2TV Wednesday-Thursday drama '24-Hour Health Club' (directed by Park Jun-soo and Choi Yeon-soo, written by Kim Ji-soo), Jeong Eun-ji is entertaining viewers during weekdays as Lee Mi-ran, a 'no (muscle) foundational' health club member who unexpectedly enters the gym following a shocking breakup with her boyfriend. The expression of the pain of exercise and the joy of eating, as well as her realistic emotional acting in comic situations, showcase her diverse acting spectrum and project an irreplaceable presence.
Following her rising fame as the 'Mikorea (reliable comedic icon),' Jeong Eun-ji's outstanding performance garnered praise among viewers immediately after the broadcast, with comments such as, 'Jeong Eun-ji can do any acting,' 'After seeing so many strong characters, the puppy-like female lead is so cute,' 'Jeong Eun-ji's acting makes the character's narrative understandable,' 'It must have been tough to gain and lose weight simultaneously. Truly respect,' 'Mi-ran's emotional line resonates too much,' 'This drama seems to flirt with comedy then adds a sprinkle of romance,' and 'It seems like I'll get abs from laughing.'
In her life, where love for food and a passionate romance are indispensable, Mi-ran embarked on a life change after meeting Do-hyun-jung (played by Lee Joon-young). Although she felt despondent after being humiliated in front of her ex-boyfriend, she realized her life was unknowingly changing through exercise when she experienced not falling despite having core strength on a suddenly braking bus. Mi-ran was extremely happy and beamed a bright, childlike smile. This scene offered a profound resonance combining the protagonist's emotions about wanting a healthy body and mind, and Jeong Eun-ji's acting talents were evident in that moment when she said, 'It's a story of growing not only the muscles of the body but also the muscles of the heart.'
Also, Mi-ran's witty phrases such as, 'When life gets dark, grilled intestines are the best,' and 'Let's find the lost appetite through military operations,' alongside her eating broadcast list to whet the appetite of Kang Cheol-nam (played by Jo Jung-chi), and a parody of singer Park Jin-young's song 'The House You Live In,' titled 'The GYM You Live In,' expressed a longing for Hyun-jung's training while capturing the character's individuality and the rhythm of the drama, successfully engaging viewers.
Amid this delightful setting, Jeong Eun-ji firmly anchored the drama's core with her emotional acting that leads to momentary immersion and her deep interpretive skills towards her character, causing viewers to fall into a 'Mi-ran fever' each episode. Her efforts to undergo physical changes for the multifaceted Mi-ran character have elicited admiration. Furthermore, the realistic daily interactions with co-actor Lee Joon-young (playing Do-hyun-jung), alternating between comedy and excitement, drew a simultaneous response of empathy and laughter from many.
[Photo] Captured from KBS 2TV '24-Hour Health Club'
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