Jung Yi-chan appeared as 'Shin Joo-shin', the head of neurosurgery at Nua Hospital, in the TV CHOSUN weekend mini-series 'Dr. Shin' (written by Phoebe (Im Sung-han), directed by Lee Seung-hoon, produced by Scene & Studio, TME Group), which aired on the 25th and 26th. He portrayed the character's extreme emotional shifts with depth and complexity.
In the drama, Shin Joo-shin raises tension by confessing the truth about the 'Brain Change' surgery he performed to Geum Bara (played by Joo Se-bin). He heightened the drama's immersion by expressing the character's mad conviction with unwavering eyes and a deep voice.
However, Shin Joo-shin reveals deep loss over Geum Bara's sudden disappearance. He questions himself, "Did you leave because I'm scary and terrible?" expressing his emotions with restrained eyes and breath, leaving a lasting impression.
Jung Yi-chan showcases his 'black hole charm' by steadily leading a character with a wide emotional range, from a mad obsession with the 'Brain Change' surgery to feeling pangs of conscience. His meticulous portrayal of the character's multi-layered emotions positions him as a central figure in the drama, drawing attention to his future endeavors.
'Dr. Shin' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 PM on TV CHOSUN and is simultaneously available on Coupang Play.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr