Koo Kyo-hwan and Yeon Sang-ho are characters that should not be missed in the universe.

Koo Kyo-hwan's charm is catching the attention of viewers around the world.

While the Netflix series 'Parasite: The Gray', which was released on the 5th, is receiving positive reviews as soon as it is released for its interesting plot, it is a former gang member and current partner of Su-in (Jeon So-ni) who uncovers the identity of the parasite. Koo Kyo-hwan, who played the role of 'Kang-woo', raised the level of perfection of the work with a passionate performance that solidly led the center of the play.

'Parasite: The Gray' is the story of 'Beast Man', a human who comes to coexist with the parasites, and the operation of the dedicated team 'The Gray' to stop them as parasites appear that try to expand their power by using humans as hosts. It is a Netflix series depicting .

In 'Parasite: The Gray', Kang-woo (Koo Kyo-hwan) returns to his hometown to avoid being pursued by a rival organization and witnesses the reality of his older sister who has been eaten by parasites. At the scene, he meets Heidi (Jeon So-ni), who took the form of a beast. do. Taking this as an opportunity, in the process of uncovering the identity of the parasite together with Su-in, Kang-woo leaves behind his life of running away and learns 'how to fight instead of running away'. In particular, Koo Kyo-hwan drew attention by portraying the three-dimensional character 'Kang-woo' with a unique performance by giving the name 'Heidi' to the parasite in the beastman's body and acting as their mediator and messenger.

Also, in the scene where Kang-woo, who went to the parasites' hideout to track down his missing younger brother, encounters his younger brother who was killed by them, Koo Kyo-hwan expresses his emotions, including anger toward the group of parasites and sadness and regret over his younger brother's death. The tears poured out in tears, making viewers' hearts tingle. On the other hand, the action scene where he confronts the gang members tracking Kang-woo, the life-filled eyes combined with the sharp and sensuous action acting, made it impossible to take your eyes off even for a moment.

In this way, Koo Kyo-hwan played a role in firmly establishing the center within the world of 'Parasite: The Gray', which was confused by the appearance of parasites. In particular, in expressing his relationship with Su-in, who became his partner by chance, the humanity of 'Kang-woo' is captured without embellishment, and the various characters with various characters, including 'Jun-kyung' (Lee Jeong-hyun) and 'Cheol-min' (Kwon Hae-hyo) Koo Kyo-hwan's performance, which completed the devilish character through dramatized chemistry, also delivered a message to the public outside the work.

Koo Kyo-hwan's unrivaled character digestion ability, which balances the character of the rough and clumsy 'Kang-woo' with humorous life acting, agile and cheerful Gu Gyo-hwan-style action, and sometimes a serious yet simple side, is said to be 'as expected of Gu Gyo-hwan'. It is receiving favorable reviews. In addition, since its release, it has been receiving positive reviews by ranking first globally in the Netflix TV category (based on Flix Patrol), raising expectations for Koo Kyo-hwan's exciting work in 2024, as he captures the hearts of the public by conveying fresh charm in each work. .

Meanwhile, the Netflix series 'Parasite: The Gray' starring Koo Kyo-hwan is available only on Netflix.

Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr