'The Mantis: Original Sin' Jang Dong-yoon gets caught up in a shooting brawl.
The new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'The Mantis: Original Sin' (directed by Byeon Young-joo, written by Lee Young-jong, planned by Studio S, produced by Merry Christmas, Mega Monster, and Film Production Studio Boim) will premiere on Friday, Sept. 5, at 9:50 p.m. The story unfolds more than 20 years after the capture of the brutal serial killer 'the Mantis,' as copycat crimes occur, and a detective investigates this case alongside her mother, the 'Mantis,' whom she has hated her entire life, creating a high-density crime thriller.
Actor Jang Dong-yoon, who plays the role of Cha Soo-yeol, the son of the serial killer 'the Mantis,' denies his lineage and takes on the role of the protagonist, a detective. Cha Soo-yeol is characterized by his intense anger and hatred toward his mother, who brutally killed five people, and he is a police officer willing to risk everything to catch criminals. Expectations are high for Jang Dong-yoon's transformation, returning with even stronger charisma and energy.
Amid this, on Sept. 3, the production team of 'The Mantis: Original Sin' revealed stills from the first episode, showcasing Jang Dong-yoon's powerful transformation. It feels entirely different from what we have known about him, creating anticipation for a thrilling storyline right from the first episode.
In the released photos, Jang Dong-yoon appears to be responding to a crime scene as a police officer. Through his sharp gaze and serious expression, it is evident that the situation is critical. In the second photo, he has an urgent expression as if he is persuading someone, while the third photo shows him drawing his gun as a colleague tries to stop him. This raises curiosity about what is happening and what dangerous incident has occurred.
Most notably, what stands out is Jang Dong-yoon's charisma. With just his eyes and expressions, he conveys the urgency of the situation and the strong will of police officer Cha Soo-yeol to solve the case. The gentle and kind-faced Jang Dong-yoon we knew is nowhere to be found. Only the bold and strong police officer Cha Soo-yeol remains.
In this regard, the production team of 'The Mantis: Original Sin' noted, 'In the first episode airing on the 5th, Cha Soo-yeol gets caught up in a shooting brawl. In a life-and-death situation, Cha Soo-yeol confronts the danger without hesitation. This scene clearly and impactfully showcases the character of Cha Soo-yeol, and to prepare for it, actor Jang Dong-yoon delivered a dedicated performance. The energy of Jang Dong-yoon surprised all the staff on set. We ask for a lot of interest and anticipation from viewers.'
The first episode of the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'The Mantis: Original Sin,' where the production team unanimously praised actor Jang Dong-yoon's transformation and passion, along with a legendary storyline that will captivate viewers' hearts at once, will air on Friday, Sept. 5, at 9:50 p.m.
[Photo] SBS new Friday-Saturday drama 'The Mantis: Original Sin'
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