'Dear X' Hong Jong-hyun's masterful acting produced a chillingly entertaining performance.
The TVING original 'Dear X' continues to sweep the headlines day after day, and Hong Jong-hyun's presence, who has perfectly melted into the role of Moon Do-hyuk in the drama, is blazing fiercely. The Moon Do-hyuk he plays is an heir to a chaebol family and a successful businessman, a figure who hides dangerous instincts behind a gentle smile.
A character that carries both intensity and chill combined with Hong Jong-hyun's even more concentrated acting created a powerful synergy. Every time he appeared, the plot gained momentum, and viewers' interest was relentlessly provoked. This could be confirmed in 'Dear X' episodes 9-10.
Moon Do-hyuk (played by Hong Jong-hyun) stole viewers' attention from his first appearance with handsome looks and an easygoing aura, but he quickly made the atmosphere in living rooms cold. It soon emerged that not only was he watching Kim Jae-o (played by Kim Do-hoon) every move, he was also responsible for putting Seo Mi-ri (played by Kim Ji-young) in danger.
However, Moon Do-hyuk seemed like a completely different person in front of Baek A-jin (played by Kim Yoo-jung), whom he yearned for. From his warm smile there was no sign of a villain's true nature, and with a sweet voice he whispered words of salvation to the cornered Baek A-jin. Moon Do-hyuk, who seemed to hide sharp claws beneath a kind exterior, added a tense thrill that made viewers eager for the next story.
Afterward Moon Do-hyuk and Baek A-jin redefined their relationship as husband and wife and continued a dopamine-inducing story. As promised, he gave Baek A-jin wings again and provided the best support so she could soar high. Looking closely between the two, who seemed as if they would be endlessly happy, there was a subtle tension that touched each other's nerves and toyed with the heart.
Moon Do-hyuk asked Baek A-jin a meaningful question that pierced her core and hid a listening device in Baek A-jin's car, shocking everyone. His crazed obsession that seemed to view Baek A-jin as a possession in the palm of his hand amplified curiosity about what kind of ending it would bring.
Viewers unanimously praised Hong Jong-hyun's intense performance, as if he had swapped personalities. The peculiar eyes and expressions that seemed to hide sincerity, and emotions that were razor-sharp. He did not miss a single detail that heightened the tension. As a result, when the Moon Do-hyuk character played by Hong Jong-hyun appeared, viewers even experienced a chilling feeling in the back of their necks.
Moreover, the poison-like chemistry created by Hong Jong-hyun and Kim Yoo-jung is also one of the highlights that elevate the unique charm of 'Dear X.' In addition to the two's eye-pleasing high-end visuals, their flawless acting chemistry made the story more solid while prompting binge-watching.
Hong Jong-hyun, who is playing a leading role in 'Dear X,' is making a strong impact. Anticipation is growing about what kind of ending he will ultimately bring.
The 'Dear X' in which Hong Jong-hyun appears is released every Thursday at 6 p.m. on TVING.<
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