Bae In-hyuk Shines in 'I'll Give You the Universe' with a Powerful Performance

Bae In-hyuk, an actor under YY Entertainment, showcased his wide acting range with a powerful ending performance. The agency also represents Park Ji-hoon, who is enjoying renewed popularity through the film 'The Man Living with the King'.

Born in 1998, Bae In-hyuk delivered a deep portrayal of the character Sun Tae-hyung in the fifth episode of tvN's Wednesday-Thursday drama 'I'll Give You the Universe', which aired on the 18th.

In this episode, Sun Tae-hyung (played by Bae In-hyuk) faced a crisis when he encountered Park Yoon-sung (played by Park Seo-ham), the perfect first love of Woo Hyun-jin (played by Noh Jung-ui), who suddenly visited her home. Tae-hyung, who was embarrassed and fell clumsily in the living room, was greatly disappointed by Hyun-jin's attitude of trying to hide him and Sun Woo-joo (played by Park Yoo-ho).

Even during a camping trip meant to ease the awkward atmosphere, Tae-hyung's trials continued. He overheard Hyun-jin telling Kim Ji-hyun (played by Han Ji-hyo) that he was "not family" and "someone who will leave soon," leading to a misunderstanding. Tae-hyung coldly turned away, pushing away the plate of meat Hyun-jin offered. However, when Hyun-jin went missing at the campsite, Tae-hyung braved the rain to find him, eventually resolving the misunderstanding.

Tae-hyung had a painful trauma from his past when he was left at an orphanage and no one came to pick him up on a rainy day. Despite this, he desperately searched for Hyun-jin in the rain and found him at the bottom of a slope. Hyun-jin's comforting words, "I'll come to get you. I'll be your umbrella," began to heal Tae-hyung's long-standing emotional void.

After the camping incident and falling ill with a cold, Tae-hyung fully realized his true feelings. He confessed directly to Hyun-jin, who stayed by his side all night nursing him, saying, "You know I hate waiting. I like you. That's why I keep waiting for you."

Bae In-hyuk skillfully navigated between the lightheartedness of romantic comedy and the depth of melodrama, enhancing the show's engagement. From jealousy to tsundere charm, internal acting with trauma, and a powerful ending, he once again proved his broad acting spectrum.

'I'll Give You the Universe' airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:40 PM.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr