Actor Song Ji-ho captivated viewers with a powerful presence in episodes 1 and 2 of To My Beloved Thief, which aired on the 3rd and 4th.
In episodes 1 and 2 of the drama To My Beloved Thief, which aired on the 3rd and 4th, Song Ji-ho successfully transformed his acting by portraying Hong Dae-il. He skillfully served as the energy of the drama, alternating between the refined visuals befitting a young nobleman and an unexpectedly clumsy charm.
In episode 1, Song Ji-ho displayed an unusually strong presence by showing a "real siblings" chemistry as he bickered with the household servant Hong Eun-jo (played by Nam Ji-hyun). He firmly scolded Eun-jo while acting like a strict young master, then delivered laughs with an adorable expression when Eun-jo's logical rebuttal left him speechless, firmly imprinting Hong Dae-il's unique cheerful atmosphere on viewers.
In a following scene, he delicately expressed the complex emotions of being both Eun-jo's protector and dependent, as he acted like a spoiled child pleading with his father Hong Min-jik (played by Kim Seok-hoon), worried that Eun-jo's marriage news would reduce the household income. Song Ji-ho also used his characteristic sly acting to portray the absurd, petty nobleman who talks about reselling Eun-jo's silk clothes or selling another servant in her place.
In episode 2, Hong Dae-il's unexpected charm stood out. Despite having a father from a military background, his inability to properly hit an arrow elicited roars of laughter from viewers, and his willingness to keep performing while having a large mark drawn on his face as a penalty showed Song Ji-ho's fearless commitment to comedic self-deprecation.
Especially in the crisis where, while trying to show off Eun-jo's skill, he instead becomes the "human target," Song Ji-ho's convincing portrayal of a coward shone. Placing an apple on his head and trembling as he begged Eun-jo to spare him proved he can stand out as a scene-stealer even amid tense developments.
He also left a deep impression by showing tender feelings toward his family. Although he himself is full of clumsiness, he warmly displayed human warmth and defended Eun-jo proudly when she hit a flying bird, showing her outstanding skill. This three-dimensional performance by Song Ji-ho was enough to make the character Hong Dae-il even more attractive and vivid.
Meanwhile, having firmly made his mark from the early episodes and once again proving an unrestricted acting spectrum, attention is focused on what roles Song Ji-ho will continue to play in upcoming developments as KBS2's weekend drama To My Beloved Thief airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m.
[Photo] To My Beloved Thief (Inyeon Entertainment)
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