Actor Lee Kang-wook appeared as a lawyer following his role as a reporter in PROBONO, creating a tense atmosphere.
On Sat., the 27th, and Sun., the 28th, episodes 7 and 8 of the tvN weekend drama PROBONO (written by Moon Yoo-seok / directed by Kim Sung-yoon / planned by Studio Dragon / produced by Sequence One, Lotte Cultureworks, Studio Flow) featured Lee Kang-wook appearing as opposing counsel Goo Ji-hwan, a lawyer with extensive experience, playing the role of the drama's "balance."
Lee Kang-wook had previously appeared as a reporter and this time played Goo Ji-hwan, a lawyer who accepts cases by improper means to earn money, moving between two people with different jobs and positions and completing a completely different expression. In particular, Lee Kang-wook conveyed Goo Ji-hwan's calculating attitude and despicable intentions through his eyes and tone, heightening the drama's immersion.
Goo Ji-hwan (played by Lee Kang-wook) drew attention as the lawyer for a YouTuber who continuously posts malicious videos about idol Elia (played by Jung Ji-so). He provoked tension by engaging in fierce courtroom battles with Kang Da-wit (played by Jung Kyungho), who defends Elia. He also was responsible for the "impact ending" that surprised everyone by revealing that it was Elia's biological mother Cha Jin-hee (played by Oh Min-ae) who had hinted about Elia's boyfriend. Lee Kang-wook proceeded with the trial as if unaware of the case's inner workings, but when the verdict did not go as expected he burst out with suppressed emotions, leaving a strong impression.
Later, Ji-hwan raised the tension by revealing Cha Jin-hee's true identity during a face-to-face meeting with Kang Da-wit. Under Kang Da-wit's pressure, he cravenly changed, saying "I will do whatever you ask! Please spare me once," showing a stark contrast to his previously confident courtroom demeanor and adding to the drama's entertainment.
Attention is focused on Lee Kang-wook's future path after he seamlessly portrayed two polar opposite characters—the "passionate reporter" and the "despicable lawyer"—within a single work.
Meanwhile, the tvN weekend drama PROBONO, where viewers can see Lee Kang-wook's distinctive acting moments, airs every Sat. and Sun. at 9:10 p.m.
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