The momentum of tvN's retro office comedy 'Undercover Miss Hong,' exuding the late-90s end-of-the-century vibe, is unusual. And at the center of it is a rookie actor born in 2002 who has transformed a "parachute boss" character—which is perfect for getting cursed at—into a ball of charm. It's actor Jo Han-gyul.
Playing 'Albert Oh,' the maternal grandson of the Hanmin Securities chairman and an "Orange Tribe" cinephile, he is pleasantly twisting the obvious formula of the '3rd generation chaebol younger man' we've often seen. The public's reaction is immediate, ranking him 2nd in drama search keywords in the 4th week of January right after the broadcast.
1. Fundamentals Built from the Ground Up: Why He's Not a 'Flash in the Pan'
Jo Han-gyul is not a star who suddenly fell from the sky one day. Since debuting in the 2020 web drama 'Let Me Off the Earth,' he has been climbing the stairs step by step.
Starting with a short but strong impression as Ji Sung's child actor in SBS's 'Connection' the year before last, he ran non-stop through JTBC's 'Romance in the House,' the mysterious Imoogi 'Bibi' in last year's SBS 'Ghost Palace,' and Kang Tae-poong in SBS's 'Try.' Through this process, he has solidly built his own fundamentals with a comfortable tone and plain emotional lines instead of exaggerated gestures.
2. The Secret to Captivating the Audience: 'Relaxed' Acting
The greatest virtue Jo Han-gyul shows in 'Undercover Miss Hong' is that he has "taken the force out" of his acting. Albert Oh looks like a freewheeling playboy on the outside, but facing a crisis, he has the responsibility to tackle it head-on without backing down.
When rookies take on such roles, it's easy to force coolness or over-express emotions. However, instead of intense anger or sobbing, Jo Han-gyul competes with subtle temperature differences in his eyes and calm dialogue delivery. Even in romance scenes entangled with his partner Hong Geum-bo (Park Shin-hye), he takes a careful and realistic attitude without overdoing it. This is why viewers are falling for him, saying, "He's definitely a parachute, but strangely not hateful," and "He's a persuasive younger man precisely because he doesn't come on too strong."
3. A 180-Degree Different Real Personality: The Effort to Break His Shell
What's interesting is Jo Han-gyul's appearance off-screen. Unlike the extroverted and sly Albert Oh in the drama, his real personality is said to be quite timid and quiet. He even evaluated himself, saying, "The synchronization with the character is about 50 percent."
His senior, Park Shin-hye, praised him, saying, "He is a quiet but highly energetic friend. It looked really beautiful to see him trying to break his actual personality and act." This gives us a glimpse into how fiercely he contemplates and works for this character. His sociability, monopolizing the cuteness on set as the youngest, is a bonus!
Actor Jo Han-gyul's Next Page
Jo Han-gyul doesn't just remain a handsome teen star. He already knows how to look into the flip side of a character and naturally blend into the work. We are very glad for the tomorrow of this young actor who silently persuades viewers with only his eyes and breath, instead of complex and difficult modifiers.
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