Park Bo-young Shines in Dark Role in Disney+'s 'Goldland'

Actress Park Bo-young unveils a new side of herself in the Disney+ original series 'Goldland'.

Park Bo-young takes on the role of Kim Hee-joo, a character who finds herself returning to a past she desperately wanted to escape, in the series that premiered on the 29th.

In the released episodes, customs officer Hee-joo has endured repeated violence and threats under the guise of family. While working at the Goldland casino, she meets pilot Lee Do-kyung (played by Lee Hyun-wook) and dreams of happiness for the first time. However, a sudden accident shatters everything, and she finds herself back in the most dreadful place with 150 billion won worth of gold bars.

Park Bo-young has been beloved by the public for her warm and bright image in numerous works. Known for her charming and detailed performances, she showcased a mature and weighty character in her previous work 'Unknown Seoul'. Now, with 'Goldland', she presents yet another different face. Unlike her successful transformation in 'Unknown Seoul', her dark portrayal in 'Goldland' offers a fresh perspective to the audience.

Despite it being her first thriller, Park Bo-young demonstrates a commanding presence. She portrays the trembling gaze and fierce determination of a character pushed to the brink. Her raw action scenes and seamless flow of intense emotions realistically depict the precarious situations her character faces. She delivers these moments with a deepened acting prowess.

Viewers have responded with comments like "This is the first time seeing this side of Park Bo-young," and "Even though it's her first thriller, it suits her perfectly." Others praised her character immersion, saying, "I understand why Hee-joo had to become so fierce," and "She is Kim Hee-joo herself."

The Disney+ original series 'Goldland' is a golden desire survival thriller where Hee-joo, who gets her hands on a smuggling organization's 150 billion won gold bars, fights to claim the gold amidst a chaos of greed and betrayal. Two episodes are released every Wednesday.

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