Actor Kim Ji-hoon captured the hearts of women by showcasing a solid romantic male persona in "Haunted Palace."
In the 7th episode of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama "Haunted Palace" (written by Yoon Soo-jung, directed by Yoon Sung-sik), which aired on the 9th, King Lee Jeong (played by Kim Ji-hoon) struggles alongside Yoon Gap (played by Yook Sung-jae) to rescue Yeori (played by Kim Ji-yeon) and the queen (played by Han So-eun), who were hit by the cursed demon.
In particular, when it was revealed that the queen, who is pregnant, was cursed by someone, Lee Jeong erupted with the anger he had been suppressing and actively tried to identify the culprit to protect his loved ones. This scene provided a glimpse of Lee Jeong's hidden "romantic" side, which had previously been reluctant to display emotions except for his deep paternal love for Won-ja. Kim Ji-hoon varied his expressions of love while portraying Lee Jeong's gentleness and occasional toughness.
Meanwhile, Lee Jeong did not lose his composure even when faced with crisis. When the queen suddenly had a seizure and collapsed, he urgently sought Yeori but discovered that Daebi (played by Han Su-yeon) had intentionally secured Yeori's ankle. Even in a situation where he had no justification to rescue her, Lee Jeong maintained a calm expression as he sought out Daebi, adding tension to the drama. The scene where Lee Jeong dominated the confrontation and brought back Yeori kept the viewers on the edge of their seats, and Kim Ji-hoon's seasoned acting shone through in that moment.
The intense conflict with Yoon Gap also drew the attention of viewers. Yoon Gap's statement to use the king as bait to break the curse predicted a significant ripple effect, but Lee Jeong, the party involved, calmly prepared to put himself on the line, saying, "The queen is in critical condition. What do we need?" However, in the precarious cooperative situation, Lee Jeong and Yoon Gap provoked each other with actions and words that seemed like they might cross the line, and ultimately, Lee Jeong even threw a punch at Yoon Gap, leading to a tense standoff between the two men. The change in Lee Jeong, who began to show a rough demeanor in the dire circumstances, raises curiosity about how it will affect the movements of the "Exorcism Trio" and how Kim Ji-hoon will portray the evolving character's internal struggles.
As evil spirits continue to infiltrate the palace and extend their dark reach, causing key characters to fall into dangerous situations, the development of "Haunted Palace" is becoming increasingly gripping. Now faced with threats to both his son's and wife's lives, Lee Jeong has actively engaged in exorcism to confront the cursed demon head-on. Viewers are keen to see how he will overcome the significant challenges that lie ahead, with the next episode airing today (10th).
Immediately after the broadcast, viewers reacted passionately, saying things like, "The role of the king really suits him," "The king's face is his ID," "Gang-cheol and the king are going to catch the cursed demon," "In the meantime, Kim Ji-hoon as the king is perfect," "Even with the king, I feel uncomfortable. They might end up getting attached," "Those two might get really close later," and "Wow, the king's confession. That's how love is expressed."
You can catch the passionate performance of the 'reliable actor' Kim Ji-hoon every Friday and Saturday night at 9:55 p.m. on SBS's Friday-Saturday drama "Haunted Palace."
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