Pyo Ye-jin opened the narrative of "The Manipulated".
Actress Pyo Ye-jin made a special appearance in Disney+ original series "The Manipulated," which was released on the 5th, leaving a strong impression and heightening the drama's immersion. "The Manipulated" is an action drama in which Tae-jung (played by Ji Chang-wook), who lived an ordinary life, one day is wrongfully embroiled in a heinous crime and sent to prison, and then discovers that everything was planned by Johan (played by Doh Kyung Soo), prompting him to carry out revenge. With four episodes currently released, Pyo Ye-jin's performance, which drove the early major narrative, drew attention.
Pyo Ye-jin appears as Su-ji, Tae-jung's lover with a warm inner nature. Su-ji lovingly supported Tae-jung, who lived diligently, and their beautiful love continued, but soon they face an incident that destroys their happiness in an instant. Tae-jung is suddenly arrested as the suspect in a murder. Su-ji tried hard to prove his innocence out of her belief in him, but in the end she collapsed before the clear evidence and gave up on the matter.
In this way, Pyo Ye-jin delicately portrayed Su-ji's complex emotions—faith and doubt, love and resignation—from the couple's happy moments to the gradual collapse. With outstanding acting that expressed emotions through her eyes, voice and subtle gestures, she instantly drew viewers into the drama.
Her chemistry with Ji Chang-wook was particularly notable. While gracefully depicting the changing relationship, she firmly supported the emotional line of the work and enhanced its completeness. Thanks to Pyo Ye-jin's passionate performance, Tae-jung's narrative deepened and his misfortune and pain were expressed more vividly. Her mere presence added dramatic effect and made viewers focus more on future developments, critics say.
Pyo Ye-jin, who powerfully opened the narrative of "The Manipulated," showed a presence beyond a special appearance. Pyo Ye-jin's activities will continue in SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Taxi Driver 3." "Taxi Driver" is a series based on the webtoon of the same name in which the taxi company Muji-gae Transportation, shrouded in secrecy, and taxi driver Kim Do-gi (played by Lee Je-hoon) carry out revenge on behalf of wronged victims as a private vengeance-for-hire. Having continued through three seasons and built a solid fan base, expectations are focused on Pyo Ye-jin returning as the more developed Go Eun.
Pyo Ye-jin has created new characters in each work with flexible acting that crosses genres and an irreplaceable presence. Her move toward "Taxi Driver 3" while leaving an aftertaste in "The Manipulated" and her anticipated performance draw attention.
Meanwhile, Pyo Ye-jin starring in SBS's "Taxi Driver 3" is scheduled to premiere on Nov. 21 (Fri) at 9:50 p.m.
[Photo] The Walt Disney Company Korea, Secret ENT
[OSEN]