Actor Ko Geon-han captured viewers' attention with a powerful appearance.
The tvN weekend drama 'Seocho-dong,' which premiered on the 5th (written by Lee Seung-hyun, directed by Park Seung-woo), is a drama that depicts the joys and sorrows of five associates (lawyers who are employed at law firms and receive a salary) commuting to the Seocho-dong legal town every day.
In the first episode, Ko Geon-han appeared as the defendant Park Kyung-hyun in a violent case. To file an appeal, Park Kyung-hyun sought out Ahn Joo-hyung (Lee Jong-suk) and reversed his claim made in the first trial. While it is true that he experienced conflict with the plaintiff Kim Seung-guk (Choi Chan-ho) over commission issues, he said he did not commit violence. Despite doubts about Park Kyung-hyun's claims due to recorded conversations and submitted photographs, the hidden truth came to light during the investigation of the case.
While investigating the case, Ahn Joo-hyung discovered that Park Kyung-hyun and Kim Seung-guk had the same old address and that the two had been in a deep romantic relationship to the extent of living together. The revelation that Park Kyung-hyun lent money to Kim Seung-guk during their relationship and, after their breakup, demanded repayment but that Kim Seung-guk, who was unable to repay, staged the incident shocked viewers.
In this context, Ko Geon-han moved the hearts of viewers with his delicate expression of emotions. The character trembled with anxiety while telling lies to hide the truth, and when Ahn Joo-hyung questioned him with the facts he had uncovered, he exclaimed, "Then we have to reveal that we are gay!" His display of frustration conveyed profound emotions, drawing deep engagement from the audience.
Especially, despite staging the incident, Park Kyung-hyun's consideration for his ex-boyfriend Kim Seung-guk until the end was heart-wrenching, leaving viewers with a bittersweet feeling. Ko Geon-han, despite a short appearance, left a strong impact as a vivid character, injecting a vibrant energy into the production.
Ko Geon-han began his full-fledged acting career in 2017. He made a lasting impression on the public with his diverse roles across genres and fields in dramas such as 'I'm Not a Robot,' 'Gyeongryong Fairy Tale,' 'Those Who Read the Evil Mind,' 'National Death Penalty Vote,' 'Sweet Home,' and the movie 'Crime City 3,' building a stable filmography.
Meanwhile, the new tvN weekend drama 'Seocho-dong,' in which Ko Geon-han appears, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m.
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