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Moon Sang-min Captivates Viewers as the 'Prince of Rom-Com'
In Channel A's weekend drama 'Cinderella at 2 AM', Seo Joo-won (played by Moon Sang-min) charms viewers and Yoon Seo (played by Shin Hyun-bin) with his multifaceted appeal—sometimes sweet, sometimes poignant, and always captivating.
◆ The Desperate Prince Who Vows to Cling On
In a dramatic scene, Joo-won catches Yoon Seo as she stumbles on the stairs, kneeling to put her fallen shoe back on her foot, reminiscent of a proposal. He then makes a bold declaration, "I'm going to cling to you from now on. I'll do it as pitifully as possible, so please take good care of me, Yoon Seo." This confident yet desperate plea not only moves Yoon Seo but also tugs at the viewers' hearts.
◆ The Awkward Younger Man's Attempts to Win Her Back
Joo-won's efforts to win back Yoon Seo's heart intensify. Despite his seemingly perfect exterior, his attempts to execute 'younger man charm points' learned from the internet are endearingly clumsy. His casual head pats and frequent heart gestures bring a smile to viewers' faces.
◆ "Don't Abandon Me"—The Pathetic Yet Lovable Younger Man
No matter how composed he tries to appear, holding onto a lover who wants to leave is never easy. "I gave you all my devotion! My body and soul! How could you take money from my mother and abandon me! Yoon Seo, don't leave me." Drunk and mixing resentment with pleading, Joo-won appears pathetic. Yet, his desperate plea not to be abandoned makes it hard to dislike this adorable younger man.
◆ Teary-Eyed, "Can You Take Me In?"—The Pitiful Puppy-Like Charm
After a fight with his mother, Joo-won leaves home and tearfully seeks out Yoon Seo. "I have nowhere to go. Can you take me in? I've left everything behind. You're all I have," he says, looking like a drenched, forlorn puppy with teary eyes, evoking a strong desire to comfort him.
Channel A's weekend drama 'Cinderella at 2 AM' is an office romantic comedy that depicts the struggles of a perfect chaebol man who only has eyes for one woman and a highly realistic, capable woman who decides to break up with him. It airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM on Channel A and is available on Coupang Play at 9 PM.
Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr
