Lee Dal Shines as Villain 'Dong Hong' in 'Good Woman Busami'

Actor Lee Dal leaves a strong impression as the villain 'Dong Hong', oscillating between cruelty and madness.

In episodes 5 and 6 of Genie TV's original series 'Good Woman Busami' (written by Hyun Gyuri, directed by Park Yoo Young), Lee Dal takes on the role of Dong Hong, a detective agency owner. He captivates viewers with his explosive portrayal of unbridled desire and cold-blooded malice while tracking down Kim Young-ran (played by Jeon Yeo-bin), the wife of the deceased Chairman Ga Sung-ho (played by Moon Sung-keun).

'Good Woman Busami', in which Lee Dal stars, is a crime romance drama about a woman from a humble background who enters a contract marriage with a terminally ill chaebol chairman. With only three months left to reset her life, she must survive by changing her identity and evading those after the vast inheritance.

Previously, Dong Hong became a central figure in the narrative after receiving a dangerous request from Ga Sun-woo (played by Lee Chang-min) to find Kim Young-ran. In the latest episode, Dong Hong kidnaps Young-ran's biological mother, So-young (played by So Hee-jung), to track Young-ran's whereabouts, showcasing his cold charisma and manic gaze in every scene.

Later, while pursuing lawyer Lee Don with Ga Sun-woo, Dong Hong finally locates Kim Young-ran in Muchang Town. When his subordinates fail to subdue her, he personally draws a knife and charges, but his plans are thwarted by Dong-min, leading to a dramatic escape from the police.

Through this episode, Lee Dal completes Dong Hong's world of madness with nuanced facial expressions and explosive emotional depth. Despite his brief appearances, he dominates every scene, heightening the tension as an 'irreplaceable villain'.

'Good Woman Busami' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM on ENA.

Reporter Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr