Ms. Incognito draws you in with Joo Hyun-young's intense performance.
Through Genie TV original "Ms. Incognito," Joo Hyun-young, who is moving closer to being an actor viewers can trust, is captivating audiences. In the drama she transforms into Baek Hye-ji, an unpredictable variable who could go anywhere, showing a distinct presence in every episode.
In particular, attention was drawn to Joo Hyun-young's striking performance in episodes 5-6 of "Ms. Incognito." His unexpected words and every single action produced both tension and laughter.
Baek Hye-ji (played by Joo Hyun-young) shook Muchang. She became the protagonist who gave Kim Young-ran (played by Jeon Yeo-bin) a heart-dropping fear because Kim knew her true identity, and who gave Seo Tae-min (played by Kang Ki-doong) a thrilling excitement.
First, the strange reunion between Baek Hye-ji and Kim Young-ran created a tense atmosphere. His voice, calling Kim Young-ran a friend, conveyed delight, and her smile made her look innocent. In contrast, Baek Hye-ji's words and actions were sharp enough to prick Kim Young-ran. She delivered the ominous warning "there are no secrets in this world," and showed a time-bomb attitude that seemed ready to expose everything at any moment, tightening the tension.
However, at times Baek Hye-ji also served as Kim Young-ran's savior. She used her quick wits and acting that deceived everyone to pull Kim Young-ran out of a crisis in which her true identity was almost exposed. This made curiosity about Baek Hye-ji's still unfathomable true intentions grow even more.
Baek Hye-ji also brought a burst of laughter to living rooms. Instead of formally greeting the residents of Muchang, she put on toe shoes taken from her bag to show off her polished ballet skills, or suggested to Kim Young-ran that they wear matching pajamas, inviting more fun with her eccentric side.
Joo Hyun-young used dramatic contrast to make it difficult to quickly conclude the character's true feelings, and this served as a key device that enhanced immersion in the drama. She also portrayed, in an interesting way, a character who leaves question marks, providing a naturally curious aura. As a result, she drew a positive reaction as a "black hole performance" that absorbed both the genre fun unique to "Ms. Incognito" and its immersive appeal. In this way, Joo Hyun-young is proving her worth as an actor. Expectations are rising for what kind of performances she will show in the remaining episodes.
Genie TV's "Ms. Incognito," starring Joo Hyun-young, airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 p.m. on ENA, and the OTT release is available on TVING.
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