Why did Ko Hyun-jung have to become a murderer in 'The Mantis: Original Sin'?
The new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'The Mantis: Original Sin' (written by Lee Young-jong, directed by Byeon Young-joo) will first air on September 5 at 9:50 p.m. 'The Mantis: Original Sin' is a high-density crime thriller that unfolds as a detective, who has hated 'The Mantis,' the brutal serial killer, for his whole life, unexpectedly collaborates with his mother, 'The Mantis,' after more than 20 years since her capture, to tackle the occurence of copycat crimes. Actress Ko Hyun-jung (playing Jung Yi-shin) is expected to showcase a bold transformation that generates overwhelming anticipation just by her name.
Earlier, the production team of 'The Mantis: Original Sin' sparked interest by revealing the image of Ko Hyun-jung as a death row inmate who committed serial murder and is now imprisoned. Her face, pale and drawn, looks as if she has given up on everything in the world, while also appearing strangely detached, has elevated expectations for her passionate performance in 'The Mantis: Original Sin' like never before.
In this context, on the 11th, the production team of 'The Mantis: Original Sin' will unveil another side of Ko Hyun-jung's character, piquing the interest of potential viewers. In the released photo, Ko Hyun-jung is inexplicably seated in ordinary clothes in a mysterious space instead of prison attire. Her appearance, seen through the bars, hints at a strange and mysterious atmosphere. It provokes curiosity about what she, in her confined state, gazes blankly at beyond the window.
Most notably, the sharp glint in Ko Hyun-jung's eyes and her expression in the third photo send chills down the spine. It feels as though she has encountered a new stimulus in her mundane life or is about to reveal a long-held secret. The power of actress Ko Hyun-jung to evoke such a multitude of stories and expectations with just her gaze and expression is profoundly felt. At the same time, it raises further questions about why she became a murderer in the drama and what happens to her as a murderer.
In connection with this, the production team of 'The Mantis: Original Sin' stated, "The character played by Ko Hyun-jung, Jung Yi-shin, is a prisoner who committed serial murder over 20 years ago and was captured. However, that does not mean Ko Hyun-jung will merely show a clichéd figure in a clichéd setting. In a meticulous and tension-filled story, the character Jung Yi-shin will move in a multidimensional way, and actress Ko Hyun-jung will add powerful depth to the character through her varied and profound performance. We ask for much interest and anticipation in Ko Hyun-jung's performance in 'The Mantis: Original Sin.'"
There is growing interest in Ko Hyun-jung's shocking release as a serial killer.
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