Actor Choo Young-Woo has successfully navigated a clever tightrope between extremes of character that he has never encountered before.
Choo Young-Woo performed a dual role as 'Bae Gyeon-Woo' and 'Bong-Soo' in the cable channel tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy' (written by Yang Ji-hoon, directed by Kim Yong-wan), which ended on the 29th.
Bae Gyeon-Woo, destined to die, came to realize the true meaning of happiness while meeting his first love, Park Seong-A (played by Cho Yi-hyun), and friends. Even in the past, when the living were scarier than the dead, Bae Gyeon-Woo, known for his warm nature, did not pass by those who were crying but stayed quietly by their side. He displayed a pure love side, sacrificing his life after imprisoning the evil spirit in his body again to protect Park Seong-A.
In contrast, Bong-Soo, with his chaotic and reckless demeanor, sometimes brought humor and at other times a bit of annoyance, contributing to the mood shifts in the drama. Bong-Soo's real name was 'Jang Yun-Bo.' A student soldier, he died alone after suffering a fatal injury during battle. The revelation in the finale that he could not deliver a ring to his mother led to the creation of an imagined older brother, touching the audience deeply.
Thus, Choo Young-Woo led the immersion of the drama by fluidly transitioning between the personas of Bae Gyeon-Woo and Bong-Soo. The charm of 'changing at the touch of a hand' made the switch from Bae Gyeon-Woo when touched by Park Seong-A to Bong-Soo when not touched, amplifying the entertainment value. In particular, Choo Young-Woo enhanced the depth by masterfully controlling the emotional intensity of the two characters trapped in one body. He delivered a stunning performance by creating clear boundaries with just his eyes, expressions, and tone of voice.
In complex emotional scenes, Choo Young-Woo further solidified his presence as an actor. His smart performance was directly linked to the drama's success. 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy' consistently maintained the highest viewership in its time slot, including cable and general programming channels. Additionally, Choo Young-Woo ranked first for two consecutive weeks in the topic popularity category for drama cast members, as announced by Good Data Corporation's FUNdex. Expectations are rising for Choo Young-Woo, who continues to showcase a significant presence in every project.
Choo Young-Woo said through his agency, "I was waiting for the first broadcast with an excited heart, and it's already over, which is disappointing. From the moment the thorny Gyeon-Woo transforms under Seong-A's warm touch to the various scenarios leading to Bong-Soo's appearance, I truly appreciate all the love and interest, and thanks to that, it seems I spent happy days. I hope the viewers also found joy and happiness during their time with our work."
He added, "Once again, I had fun filming while acting in a dual role in the project, feeling like I was transitioning between two sets. At the same time, I thought about wanting to go beyond a dual role to even a triple role. I will greet you with an even more developed version of myself in the future. Stay healthy in the summer heat, and once again, I want to thank everyone who loved 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy,' as well as Gyeon-Woo and Bong-Soo."
[Photo] Capture of the broadcast screen of tvN's 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy.'
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