Actor Kang Hyung-seok burst the excitement potential with his direct and charming younger man appeal, alternating between sweetness and assertiveness in the drama 'Second Shot at Love.'
On the 26th (Monday) and 27th (Tuesday), aired tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Second Shot at Love' (written by Myung Soo-hyun and Jeon Ji-hyun, directed by Jang Yu-jeong), Bong Seon-wook (played by Kang Hyung-seok) signaled the beginning of a full-fledged romance with a heartfelt confession to Han Hyun-joo (played by Jo Yoon-hee).
In episodes 5 and 6, Seon-wook sharply penetrated the dynamic between Han Geum-joo (played by Choi Soo-young) and Seo Ui-joon (Gong Myoung), taking the lead in the atmosphere. Seon-wook, who followed Geum-joo and Ui-joon to a wildflower colony to avoid alcohol, grasped the subtle emotions between the two, leading to audience empathy.
Meanwhile, Seon-wook added excitement to his first date with Hyun-joo, driving the fun of the drama. Seon-wook filmed a video cheering for Hyun-joo while hiking, and after getting concert tickets again, he seized the opportunity to continue meeting Hyun-joo, showcasing his 'loving fool' persona. On the day of the date, Hyun-joo accidentally introduced Seon-wook as her 'younger boyfriend' to a former colleague she ran into, which caught her off guard, leading her to flee the scene.
Afterward, Seon-wook searched for Hyun-joo and found her drinking. "Among the people who came to the concert today, you looked the prettiest!" he offered sincere comfort. After being surprised by Hyun-joo's sudden kiss, Seon-wook embraced her assertively, raising heart rates among viewers. Following the kissing incident, when Hyun-joo seemed awkward, he said, "I'm not going to say let's date right away; I understand your position. I'll wait with a spirit of determination! I won't be a younger brother anymore but will pursue you as a man!" capturing the hearts of the audience with his earnest confession.
However, Seon-wook eventually suffered heartache due to Hyun-joo avoiding him. He felt guilty seeing his sister Bong Seon-hwa (played by Kim Bo-jung) who cherished him dearly. Not only did Hyun-joo ignore Seon-wook's calls, but she even secretly returned her taekwondo uniform, causing him to feel distressed, which drew sympathy from viewers.
In this way, Kang Hyung-seok is vividly portraying a younger man character that embodies both innocence and decisiveness, enhancing the immersion of the romance. He particularly left a strong impression of the character by freely transitioning between gentle consideration and assertive expressions.
As a result, viewers who tuned in reacted enthusiastically, saying things like, "Seon-wook's acting is the funniest. The director is adorable," "Actor Kang Hyung-seok acts very well. He's comically charming," "Definitely, actor Kang Hyung-seok has great delivery, "Seon-wook is handsome. If someone like Seon-wook acts, it's just perfect," "I'm so excited because of Seon-wook," and "The age-gap couple makes it tough."
[Photo] tvN 'Second Shot at Love' broadcast capture
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