"Walking On Thin Ice" actor Park Yeon-woo is capturing viewers' attention with an unprecedented acting transformation.
KBS 2TV weekend miniseries "Walking On Thin Ice" (directed by Song Hyun-wook / written by Jeon Young-shin / produced by Baram Pictures, Slingshot Studio) is a work that depicts the harrowing joint venture ledger that unfolds when parent Kang Eun-su, who wants to protect her family, and double-faced teacher Lee Kyung accidentally obtain a bag of drugs. Since the first broadcast, the series has been praised for the actors' performances, its shocking developments and stylish direction, and Park Yeon-woo delivered a powerful presence as Kim Min-woo, who is responsible for the drama's tension.
Kim Min-woo, played by Park Yeon-woo, is a club MD who exerts power by leveraging his closeness with Kang Hwi-rim (played by Do Sang-woo). Early in the series, he obsessively imitates Lee Kyung's (played by Kim Young-kwang) style and shows a jealous streak, and whenever he appears with his rude speech and rough energy he created tense confrontations and a sense of crisis.
In particular, when Eun-su (played by Lee Young-ae) mistakes Min-woo for James and approaches to propose a drug transaction, he misunderstands and pressures Eun-su with a rough and threatening attitude, which left Lee Kyung, who appeared at the scene, with a grudge and intensified the conflict between the two. He then became the center of various incidents, such as being driven out of the club by Lee Kyung after wrongly touching Hwi-rim's girlfriend, heightening the drama's suspense.
Beyond that, Min-woo revealed sharp emotions toward not only Lee Kyung but also Eun-su, who had been hiding and watching the situation, showing a volatility that could explode at any moment. The scene in which he, under the influence of drugs, drives a car into a pile of garbage drew the attention of the police and served as a dramatic turning point that shook the development of events, fully drawing viewers into the unfolding story.
In these scenes, Park Yeon-woo convincingly conveyed the character's instability and precarious psyche through sharp expressions, unsteady breathing and ever-changing eyes. Even amid the overwhelming force with which he corners Eun-su, he subtly revealed inner turmoil that falters before a stronger presence, amplifying the drama's realism. As a result, Eun-su's fear and desperation became more vivid, completing a sense of urgency and immersion that shakes the entire drama beyond a simple confrontation.
Until now, Park Yeon-woo had been loved for refreshing and warm characters, but in this work he showed an unprecedented new face by adding a delinquent, rough charm that contrasts with his tall stature and pleasant visuals. Beyond a simple physical transformation, he captured trembling glances and cracks in emotion in detail, building the Kim Min-woo character three-dimensionally and positioning him as a central axis that drives the drama's suspense and immersion. Viewers have praised his expanded acting range with surprise, saying, "Did Park Yeon-woo have this face?"
Park Yeon-woo, who fully embodied the Kim Min-woo character and showed fierce energy that shakes the overall atmosphere of the work. Expectations are rising about what shocks and immersion his varied acting and the dramatic tension he will show in the upcoming storyline will deliver.
Meanwhile, KBS 2TV weekend miniseries "Walking On Thin Ice" airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m.
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