Broadcaster Park Ji-yoon enthused viewers with her presence that encompassed the story in ‘Crime Scene Returns.’
Park Ji-yoon showed excellent performance in all aspects, including reasoning, hosting, and acting, in the TV original series 'Crime Scene Returns', which was released on the 9th, solidifying her position as 'Queen Ji-yoon'.
The 'Crime Scene' series, Korea's first role-playing mystery show, has built up a large fan base by broadcasting seasons 1, 2, and 3 sequentially since 2014. Park Ji-yoon is an original member who has been with the show since season 1, and played a solid central role in 'Crime Scene Returns', which returned after 7 years.
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Park Ji-yoon, who played the role of a detective who deduces the criminal in the first episode, 'Airport Murder Case', appeared in a sophisticated outfit and charismatic appearance, showing off the composure of an experienced professional. Existing members Jang Jin and Jang Dong-min and new members Key, Joo Hyun-young, and An Yu-jin were brought together naturally, and 'Crime Scene Returns' started in a stable manner through clean progress. Here, Park Ji-yoon's appearance in clearly determining the direction of the mystery and gathering clues to connect them made viewers more immersed in apprehending the criminal.
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In the second episode, 'Goshiwon Murder Case', Park Ji-yoon, who played the role of 'Park Joo-in', continued with her special performance. Park Ji-yoon's skit acting, which flows smoothly no matter what character she is paired with, heightened the fun of 'Crime Scene'. Park Ji-yoon did not stop the comical tiki-taka with the members while collecting evidence. In addition, Park Ji-yoon's skill in calmly defending herself and pointing out crucial points even in a situation where she was cornered as a prime suspect was admirable.
After the first release of 'Crime Scene Returns', the response from viewers was enthusiastic. 'Crime Scene Returns' ranked first in the non-drama topicality survey and the number of paid subscription contributors to TVING in the second week of February announced by FUNdex, the official platform of Good Data Corporation, a K-content competitiveness research agency. .
At the center of it all was Park Ji-yoon, the legendary mystery goddess. Producer Yoon Hyun-joon showed his trust in Park Ji-yoon's role by saying, "I think the person who comes to mind when I think of 'Crime Scene' is Park Ji-yoon." The members also chose Park Ji-yoon as the number one member they most keep in check. Park Ji-yoon immediately captivated viewers with her upgraded reasoning skills and clever skit acting.
As Park Ji-yoon's performance in the remaining episodes of 'Crime Scene Returns' is increasingly awaited, TVING's original series 'Crime Scene Returns' can be seen on TVING, and the third episode is scheduled to be released at 12 o'clock on the 16th.
Photo provided by: TVING original series ‘Crime Scene Returns’
Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr