In 'Undercover Miss Hong,' which concluded on the 8th, Jo portrayed Albert Oh, the grandson of the chairman of Hanmin Securities and the only son of Executive Director Oh Deok-kyu. He delivered a captivating performance as a free-spirited cinephile from a wealthy background.
In the episodes aired on the 7th and 8th, Jo convincingly depicted Albert's transformation as he shed his title as a third-generation chaebol to embrace his own story. Even in tense moments, like the shareholders' meeting, Albert maintained his charm with witty lines such as "Head-on confrontation? Or a backdoor escape?" capturing the character's essence.
Jo Han-gyeol skillfully portrayed a character with depth, balancing responsibility and loyalty. His portrayal evolved from a typical chaebol heir to a sincere individual, with a stable performance tone. From the fresh charm of a younger man in love to understated emotional acting and natural dialogue delivery, Jo brought Albert Oh to life.
Jo expressed his gratitude, saying, "I'm happy that the project, which I enjoyed filming with senior actors, fellow cast members, and staff, ended well. It's bittersweet that the time spent eagerly watching each episode has come to an end."
He continued, "Filming was a joyful experience, and this project will remain a cherished memory. I sincerely thank the viewers who loved 'Undercover Miss Hong' and Albert Oh, and I look forward to greeting you with more great projects in the future."
Jo Han-gyeol has been making his mark with diverse roles in projects like 'Try: We Become Miracles,' 'My Youth,' and 'Undercover Miss Hong.' As he continues to captivate audiences, anticipation builds for his next character transformation.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr