The secret held by Kim Ji-hoon in 'Haunted Palace' was revealed, shocking viewers.
In the eighth episode of the SBS weekend drama 'Haunted Palace' (written by Yoon Soo-jung/ directed by Yoon Sung-sik), broadcasted on the 10th (Saturday) at 9:55 p.m., King Lee Jeong (played by Kim Ji-hoon) escaped a crisis after personally defeating the Jeogong Jwi and was shown continuously tracking the dark forces targeting the royal family.
Previously, Lee Jeong successfully lured out the Jeogong Jwi with the bait of his own self alongside Kang Cheol-yi (played by Yook Sung-jae). When Kang Cheol-yi, who was trying to save him, ended up in danger instead, Lee Jeong proved himself to be a multifaceted ruler by rescuing him. In a desperate situation, Lee Jeong's clever thinking, recalling the arrowhead handed to him by Kang Cheol-yi, shone and provided catharsis, while Kim Ji-hoon's performance instantly captured the audience's attention, creating a memorable scene.
Furthermore, after saving a loved one with his own hands, Lee Jeong's display of open emotions touched the hearts of viewers. As soon as he returned to the palace, he sought out the Queen (played by Han So-eun), who had recovered her health, and embraced her without regard for the onlookers, evoking excitement. Lee Jeong's complex feelings of worry, relief, love, and anger were effectively conveyed to the home audience through Kim Ji-hoon's expressive gaze and nuanced performances.
Kim Ji-hoon captured the character's sly charm, flipping the atmosphere. Lee Jeong sensed that Kang Cheol-yi and Yeori (played by Kim Ji-yeon) were on a tightrope of dangerous emotions, and intentionally treated Yeori kindly to provoke jealousy. His subtly smiling demeanor while playfully messing with Kang Cheol-yi, as if seeking revenge for the previous night's intense confrontation, elicited laughter from home viewers.
Despite the ups and downs, Lee Jeong and Kang Cheol-yi appeared to develop a deep bond and camaraderie, but a great shock was delivered when Lee Jeong's secret was revealed. It became known that Yeori's maternal grandmother, Neobdeok (played by Gil Hae-yeon), did not die at the hands of the Imugi Kang Cheol-yi over a decade ago but rather lost her life fighting the Palcheok Jwi that threatened the royal family. Even Lee Jeong, who tried to hide this until the end, finally resigned himself and revealed all the truths, drawing attention to how the entangled relationship will unfold.
As the story of the 'exorcism trio' trying to repel the evil spirits infesting the palace reached its turning point, Kim Ji-hoon's passionate performance perfectly etched the increasingly powerful presence of Lee Jeong in viewers' minds. His skilled modulation detailed each of Lee Jeong's multifaceted moments, bringing new enjoyment to the home audience with every episode.
Immediately after the broadcast, viewers reacted with a variety of comments: "I can't imagine anyone but Kim Ji-hoon in the role of Lee Jeong," "The king has perfectly read Kang Cheol-yi. The jealousy operation is a success," "Kim Ji-hoon really acts well. He nails every scene," "Kim Ji-hoon's expressions are phenomenal, it's a delight to watch his acting," "I got emotional when the king embraced the queen. Is that supposed to happen?" and "Kim Ji-hoon captivates attention just by appearing."
[Photo] Captured from the broadcast of 'Haunted Palace'
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