"The Mantis: Original Sin" Jang Dong-yoon and Lee El clash intensely.
On the afternoon of the 19th, the fifth episode of the SBS Fri-Sat drama "The Mantis: Original Sin" (written by Lee Young-jong, directed by Byun Young-joo) once again shocked viewers. With the copycat killer of "The Mantis: Original Sin" revealed, prime suspect Park Min-jae (played by Lee Chang-min) faces a life-or-death situation in front of Cha Soo-yeol (played by Jang Dong-yoon). Cha Soo-yeol's scream suggests his investigation will become more relentless and desperate, critics said.
Cha Soo-yeol is the son of serial killer "The Mantis: Original Sin" Jeong I-shin (played by Go Hyun-jung). Tormented by guilt over his mother's murders, he became a police officer to save lives, and after 23 years a copycat "The Mantis: Original Sin" murder occurred, reuniting him with his mother. Although Cha Soo-yeol hated Jeong I-shin for life, he is cooperating with Jeong I-shin in the investigation to catch the killer and prevent further deaths. However, all of this was kept top secret, and members of the serial murder investigation team doubted Cha Soo-yeol's probe.
Meanwhile, in episode 5 of "The Mantis: Original Sin," members of the serial murder investigation team also learned of Jeong I-shin's existence. Cha Soo-yeol tried to reveal his mother-and-son relationship with Jeong I-shin, but Choi Joong-ho (played by Jo Sung-ha) stopped him. Yet cracks had already formed in the team's cohesion. In particular, police officer Kim Na-hee (played by Lee El), who prioritizes catching the killer and the team, grew deeply distrustful of Cha Soo-yeol.
Against this backdrop, on the 20th the production team of "The Mantis: Original Sin" released images ahead of episode 6 showing Cha Soo-yeol and Kim Na-hee locked in a tense standoff, drawing attention.
In the photos, Cha Soo-yeol and Kim Na-hee stand facing each other in the serial murder investigation team's office. Cha Soo-yeol's eyes appear unsteady as if flustered, while Kim Na-hee, standing before him, glares at him with a cold look and expression. In the final photo Cha Soo-yeol even appears somewhat agitated. Despite the two seeming unwilling to yield an inch, other members of the serial murder investigation team bow their heads deeply, arousing curiosity.
Regarding this, the production team of "The Mantis: Original Sin" said, "In episode 6, which airs today (20th), Cha Soo-yeol and Kim Na-hee clash intensely. With the outline of the copycat 'The Mantis: Original Sin' killer slowly emerging, please pay attention to the reason for the confrontation between the two. Also, please show much interest and anticipation for the powerful, tension-filled performances of Jang Dong-yoon and Lee El, which feel as if they could explode at any moment."
Why are Cha Soo-yeol and Kim Na-hee at odds? The story of those determined to catch the copycat "The Mantis: Original Sin" killer will be revealed in episode 6, airing today (20th) at 10 p.m.
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