Hwang Jung-min Delivers a Powerful Performance in 'Seocho-dong'

Actor Hwang Jung-min delivers a profound impact.

Hwang Jung-min made a special appearance as Do Mi-kyung, a voice phishing victim turned defendant, in the tvN weekend drama 'Seocho-dong' (written by Lee Seung-hyun, directed by Park Seung-woo), which aired on the 26th and 27th.

In the episode, Mi-kyung, who was indicted as a participant in voice phishing, seeks out lawyer Jo Chang-won (played by Kang Yoo-seok). Unaware of the full details of her case, she is shocked to learn the charges against her through Chang-won's explanation.

Subsequently, Mi-kyung is unable to shake off the charge of aiding fraud and is sentenced to a fine. She revisits Chang-won to understand the verdict, and upon learning that failure to pay the fine would result in detention, she calmly remarks, “So I can work it off with labor.”

Hwang Jung-min, though in a brief role, leaves a strong impression, breathing life into the character. His nuanced portrayal of the character's inner turmoil, without dramatic exaggeration, significantly enhances the drama's immersion.

Hwang Jung-min has previously showcased his versatile acting skills across various genres in Disney+ original series 'Moving', Netflix series 'D.P. Season 2', and dramas like 'The Fiery Priest 2' and 'Potato Research Institute'.

Meanwhile, Hwang Jung-min, who delighted fans with his special appearance in 'Seocho-dong', is set to continue his active acting career.

Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr