Actor Kim Hye-eun delivered a powerful presence by portraying a wide range of emotions, from a cold-blooded power figure to a shaken mother.
In episode 12 of SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Flex x Cop 2' (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong), which aired on the 12th, Kim Hye-eun appeared as Jung Tae-seon, chairwoman of UBS Media Group and the mother of Yoo Seungho (played by Yoo Seungho). That day, Jung Tae-seon was shocked to learn that her son Yoo Seungho had ordered the murder of Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), but she revealed the ambition of someone who tried to handle the case to protect her reputation and power until the end.
In the process, Kim Hye-eun delicately expressed Jung Tae-seon's complex inner world as she faced her son's shocking confession. When Yoo Seungho suddenly said, "Try being a mother for once," Jung Tae-seon sharply pushed back, but when Yoo Seungho admitted he had ordered Jin Yi-soo's murder simply because "it sounded like it would be fun," she was momentarily speechless with shock. The confrontation between Yoo Seungho, who wanted to quickly cover up the incident, and Jung Tae-seon, who was furious at her son's cruel side, injected tense drama into the story.
Jung Tae-seon's overwhelming presence continued even at the police station. Even when Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-Chae) stood in her way while probing her son's crime, Jung Tae-seon hardly wavered. Instead, she issued a chilling warning, "Such bad manners. No fear. People like that don't die easily at their expulsion, so be careful," instantly overpowering her opponent. With restrained expressions and a low-toned delivery, Kim Hye-eun amplified the intimidating aura of the powerful Jung Tae-seon and captured attention.
But in front of Yoo Seungho, Jung Tae-seon's steadfast facade collapsed. Jung Tae-seon pressured her son to leave the country, asking, "Do I have to suffer like this because of you?" However, when Yoo Seungho provoked her by saying, "Should I just confess? Wouldn't it be fun to see you bow your head, wear handcuffs and have your picture taken by reporters?", unease and fear slowly spread across Jung Tae-seon's face. Kim Hye-eun convincingly portrayed the moment Jung Tae-seon, who never easily wavered before anyone, was shaken by a single word from her son, adding tension to the twisted mother-son relationship.
In this way, Kim Hye-eun vividly unfolded Jung Tae-seon's multi-layered emotions, from the desire to protect her power and reputation to the shock of learning about her son's crime, the cool charisma that overwhelms others, and the anxiety and fear revealed before her son. By carefully building the changing emotions and attitudes in each scene and imprinting the character's presence, attention is focused on how Kim Hye-eun will further heighten the drama's tension with her actions in the remaining episodes.
[Photo] SBS 'Flex x Cop 2' broadcast capture
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