Actor Park Jin-woo changed the flow of the drama and asserted his presence with lively acting through Dynamite Kiss.
SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama Dynamite Kiss (written by Ha Yoon-ah and Tae Kyung-min, directed by Kim Jae-hyun and Kim Hyun-woo, produced by StudioS and Samhwa Network) has continued a steady rise as its thrilling square romance development has captivated domestic and international viewers, and it has proven its hot popularity by ranking No. 1 globally in Netflix's non-English TV category.
In particular, according to a Nielsen Korea survey on Dec. 5, episode 8, which aired on Dec. 4, recorded a 7.1% viewership in the Seoul metropolitan area, setting a new personal best. The momentary peak rating rose to 8.5%, and the 20-49 rating also hit a new record high at 2.41%. It dominated as No. 1 across all channels in the same time slot, No. 1 weekday drama, and No. 1 in 20-49 ratings among all programs aired on Thursday, proving its overwhelming presence. Following Netflix global No. 1, it swept all major domestic indicators as well, completing a perfect domestic and international hit.
Meanwhile, in episode 7, which aired on the 3rd, Jong-gu's presence stood out even more. Participating in a tree-planting event with his team members, he sharply detected the subtle current flowing between Gong Ji-hyeok (Jang Ki-yong) and Go Da-rim (Ahn Eun-jin) and exercised his characteristic instinct. Jong-gu's gaze, which quickly caught the brushed fingertips while climbing a mountain path and the subtle breathing revealed while carrying saplings, added tension to the scene and drew attention.
In the following episode 8, Jong-gu's 'architect' side became even clearer. He first proposed the childcare support project to Gong Ji-hyeok and, through a sudden change, intentionally inserted Go Da-rim as a substitute to create time for the two of them. Jong-gu's movements, which filmed the situation of staying one more day after missing the ferry from the island, solidified clues to changes in the relationship, and his handing over the secured materials to Gong Ji-hye (Jung Ga-hee) foreshadowed a new ripple.
In these scenes, Park Jin-woo naturally shifted between Jong-gu's unique shamelessness, playfulness, and a calculated expression that reads situations one step ahead, firmly completing the character's texture.
With gestures full of everyday life, subtle changes in expression, and humor delivered with precise timing, he leaves a strong impression despite short appearances, and Jong-gu's secretive observations and movements draw interest in what inflection points they might bring to future relationship dynamics.
Meanwhile, SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama Dynamite Kiss airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9 p.m.
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