Actor Kim Ji-hoon captured the attention of global viewers through 'Butterfly.'
The series 'Butterfly,' which first aired on tvN on the 22nd, is based on the graphic novel of the same name and is available on Amazon Prime Video. The story depicts the chase between David Jung, a veiled former U.S. intelligence officer played by Daniel Dae Kim, whose life is shattered by a certain choice, and Rebecca, played by ReiNa, who is tasked with killing him from the past. This work has drawn attention as an American drama set in Korea, and the performances of Korean actors are also receiving significant interest.
In the second episode of 'Butterfly,' which was released on the 23rd, Kim Ji-hoon made a striking entrance as the cold and competent killer 'Gun' (hereinafter referred to as Gun), capturing attention from the very beginning. He left a lethal impression on viewers with a scene where he assassinates his target disguised as a repairman and then casually eats a meal afterward.
Later, Gun was shocked to learn from Juno, played by Piper Perabo, that David is alive. Gun's expression, upon being assigned the mission to eliminate David, swiftly changed, and he stirred the atmosphere of the drama with his remark, 'I always enjoy a challenge.' Kim Ji-hoon showcased a strong presence with his fluent English acting, as well as a cold expression and restrained emotions.
At the end of the second episode, a scene where Gun and David engage in a tense struggle at a subway station also captivated viewers' attention. He charged at David without hesitation, with Kim Ji-hoon's high-intensity action providing intense suspense. Kim Ji-hoon perfectly conveyed the weight of his character through agile movements and high-quality action sequences, raising questions about the connection between Gun and David.
With outstanding action acting and a strong presence, Kim Ji-hoon truly captured viewers' eyes. He proved his magnetic ability in action scenes with robust physicality and agile movements, firmly establishing his presence in the living room.
In the drama, Gun is a unique assassin who uses only knives without firearms, exhibiting a cruel and ruthless side while also possessing unexpected humor and human elements. Kim Ji-hoon perfectly embodied the charm of this dual character, signaling the emergence of a new villain that continually draws viewers' interest.
Domestic fans who watched 'Butterfly' reacted with various comments such as, 'I found myself holding my breath watching the action scenes between Gun and David,' 'Kim Ji-hoon fits the role of Gun perfectly,' 'Long hair suits him well,' 'The drama's quality goes up when Kim Ji-hoon is on screen,' and 'It feels like Kim Ji-hoon is the protagonist, hard carrying.' Internationally, praise poured in with comments like, 'Kim Ji-hoon is an actor who can express both a formidable charisma and emotion,' 'I can't believe there was such an actor in Korea,' and 'Kim Ji-hoon's true acting shines absolutely.' Furthermore, according to Flicks Patrol (an OTT service ranking site), 'Butterfly' steadily ranked second globally in the Prime Video 'TV SHOW' category shortly after its release on the 13th (Wednesday), receiving a hot response.
'Korea's Johnny Depp,' the sexy and hip killer Gun portrayed by Kim Ji-hoon can be seen in the Amazon Prime Video series 'Butterfly.' It airs at 10:40 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.
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