The Price of Confession's Hwang Hee played the "human heater."
Netflix series The Price of Confession has become the center of attention. The Price of Confession is a mystery thriller about Yoon-su, who is framed as a suspect in her husband's murder, and Mo-eun, a mysterious figure called a witch, and what happens between the two who have many secrets. As it enters its second week after release, it has steadily held the top spot in Korea's top 10 series while also rising to No. 1 in the TV-OTT integrated drama buzzability category for the first week of December released by Good Data Corporation FUNdex.
Amid explosive reactions to the work continuing day after day, Hwang Hee, who plays military medical officer Lee Seon-jae, left a deep impression on viewers around the world. His passionate performance, which brought warmth to the heart-pounding suspense, and the fresh chemistry he created with the actors he shared scenes with were the reasons.
Lee Seon-jae (played by Hwang Hee) displayed the epitome of quiet strength from his first appearance. After skillfully treating the wounds of Ahn Yoon-su (played by Jeon Do-yeon), he also offered gentle comfort that soothed her tired heart. Despite the firm restraint from prison officer Chief Eom (played by Kim Guk-hee), Lee Seon-jae continued to instill a will to live in Ahn Yoon-su in his own way. Through this, viewers could also glimpse his resilient side firmly lodged beneath a soft exterior.
Moreover, Lee Seon-jae was different when dealing with Mo-eun (played by Kim Goeun). All inmates and even the prison officers felt fear toward Mo-eun, but he looked at her without prejudice. Lee Seon-jae marveled at Mo-eun's outstanding quick thinking in administering emergency care and, by treating her purely as a patient without any bias, he briefly brought a warm moment to the story.
In this way, Hwang Hee stood out as the "human heater" who enriched The Price of Confession. His solid acting skills, honed across various genres, came into their own, lending life to a character whose warm humanity is appealing, and further allowing Lee Seon-jae to live and breathe within the story. The powerful acting synergy he achieved with Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Goeun also served as a hidden key factor that heightened engagement with the story.
Hwang Hee, who delighted audiences through The Price of Confession, will continue his busy run with MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama Judge Lee Han-young, which will be unveiled next month. Expectations are growing daily over how Hwang Hee, who returns to the small screen as a righteous FM prosecutor this time, will entertain viewers.
Meanwhile, The Price of Confession, in which Hwang Hee appears, is streaming on Netflix to much acclaim, and MBC's Judge Lee Han-young is scheduled to premiere on Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri).<
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