"Walking On Thin Ice" opened the curtain on a next-level "hexagonal" human crime thriller with force.
KBS 2TV's new weekend miniseries Walking On Thin Ice (directed by Song Hyun-wook, written by Jeon Young-shin) has received high praise from the first broadcast as a next-level human crime thriller and is drawing a hot response. Viewers in particular have not been stingy in calling it a "hexagonal well-made drama," saying directing, script, acting, music, action and realism — the six elements — align perfectly.
◆ the standard of a "hexagonal thriller" demonstrated in completeness
Walking On Thin Ice captivated viewers instantly with Song Hyun-wook's signature stylish visuals and tension-filled direction, and Jeon Young-shin's tightly built narrative and flavorful dialogue. Add to that the strong performances of Lee Young-ae, Kim Young-kwang and Park Yong-woo, music that pierces emotion, spectacular action and realistic verisimilitude, and the immersion was maximized. That's why it is establishing itself not as a simple crime story but as a well-made "hexagonal drama" that also encompasses family, survival and moral dilemmas.
◆ Lee Young-ae x Kim Young-kwang, a "dangerous partnership" that creaked from day one
Episode 1 moved quickly from the first meeting between ordinary housewife Eun-su (played by Lee Young-ae) and after-school art teacher Lee Kyung (played by Kim Young-kwang), who is full of secrets, to a business partnership proposal, instantly capturing viewers' interest. Eun-su, who steps into the criminal world to protect her family, and Lee Kyung, who hides a secret past while dealing with VIP clients, form a dangerous partnership that creaks from day one, heightening tension. The precarious developments, where a small crack could explode at any moment, coupled with the strong chemistry between the two actors, left viewers on the edge of their seats.
◆ character adaptability 200%! Gwangnam Police Station narcotics investigation team x Phantom complete ultimate suspense
Park Yong-woo, who plays Detective Jang Tae-gu, the ace of Gwangnam Police Station's narcotics investigation team, took charge of the drama at once with a three-dimensional performance that moves between a charismatic detective and human anguish. In particular, the chemistry he shows within the team's teamwork with Kwon Ji-woo (playing Choi Kyung-do), Hwang Jae-yeol (playing Detective Park) and Seo Ha-jung (playing Lee Eun-young) fully revealed his leadership as Head of Team holding the center of the team.
In particular, the breath-taking action and chases that unfold as they relentlessly pursue the drug trafficking organization "Phantom," and the sharp look when they capture suspects, are moments that prove Park Yong-woo's true value. His presence, perfectly immersed in the character, raised the drama's tension and exerted strong appeal in each scene. Expectations are rising about what explosive force the tense confrontations with Lee Young-ae and Kim Young-kwang will unleash going forward.
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