'The Mantis: Original Sin' Ko Hyun-jung has sparked a dopamine explosion.
The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'The Mantis: Original Sin' has captivated home viewers with its intriguing story, and the second episode, broadcast on the 6th, also provided overwhelming immersion, generating buzz once again. Particularly, praise for Ko Hyun-jung, who perfectly embodies the unprecedented serial killer Jung Yi-shin, known as 'The Mantis,' has been fervent.
With hints from Jung Yi-shin and investigations by Cha Soo-yeol (played by Jang Dong-yoon), the prime suspect, Seo Gu-wan (played by Lee Tae-goo), who mimics 'The Mantis,' was apprehended. After being abandoned by his mother in the past, Seo Gu-wan, driven by a desire for revenge against his half-brother, threatened him and his family. Cha Soo-yeol discovered a letter that seemed to have been sent by Jung Yi-shin at Seo Gu-wan's house and immediately confronted him, but Jung Yi-shin mocked Cha Soo-yeol, saying, 'Is that all you can do as a police officer?'
To find the whereabouts of the elusive Kim Tae-seok, Cha Soo-yeol was forced to confront Jung Yi-shin and Seo Gu-wan. Facing Seo Gu-wan, Jung Yi-shin casually continued to ask questions like, 'Why did you do that?' and 'How did it feel?' and soon realized that Seo Gu-wan was lying, as he failed to answer his detailed questions.
In response to Jung Yi-shin's continued provocation and stimulation, Seo Gu-wan threatened to expose not only the fact that Cha Soo-yeol is Jung Yi-shin's son but also Cha Soo-yeol's wife to the world, but he was swiftly attacked by Jung Yi-shin, who could not hide his excitement as he choked Seo Gu-wan. In particular, the scene at the end of the broadcast, where Jung Yi-shin pulled out a leaf hidden in his mouth and wore a meaningful smile, heightened curiosity to its peak.
Ko Hyun-jung created a breathtaking confrontation with the fake impersonator Lee Tae-goo, sparking dopamine explosions among viewers. Her playful and relaxed attitude while handling Seo Gu-wan in the drama brought great joy. Critics praised that Ko Hyun-jung's momentum and seasoned performance shone brighter than ever.
From the moment she suppressed Lee Tae-goo while excited, to the moment she choked him and reminisced about the feeling, Ko Hyun-jung created a whole new level of horror through her acting, fully capturing the unique atmosphere of 'The Mantis: Original Sin.'
In addition, she expressed the incomprehensible suspense of this episode with unmatched acting skills, making it impossible to escape from 'The Mantis: Original Sin.' Expectations are mounting for what kind of shock the seasoned actress Ko Hyun-jung's fearless run will bring next.
Meanwhile, 'The Mantis: Original Sin,' starring Ko Hyun-jung, airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m.
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