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Actor So Ji-sub's drama 'Confidential Assignment 2' hits high ratings; supporting actor's bloody scene goes viral

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor So Ji-sub's new drama 'Confidential Assignment 2: International' is achieving high ratings.
  • A supporting actor, Won Tae-min, gained attention for his role as a scammer who provokes So Ji-sub's character.
  • The scene where So Ji-sub's character retaliates against Won Tae-min's character was a memorable highlight of the episode.

The new drama 'Confidential Assignment 2: International,' starring So Ji-sub, is achieving soaring ratings, with its third episode reaching an impressive 18.8%. A special guest actor, Won Tae-min, has unexpectedly become a focus of audience discussion for his portrayal of a character who provokes So Ji-sub's role.

Won Tae-min plays Shin Sung-ho, a con artist involved in dating scams. In the drama, he holds So Ji-sub's daughter Min-ji's phone and provokes the protective father with his bizarre behavior. This ultimately enrages the "berserk dad," leading to Shin Sung-ho being subdued by Chief Kim.

Following the broadcast, Won Tae-min shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram showing him with a bloodied face, humorously captioning it, "Sung-ho, you should live kindly." His self-deprecating comment amused netizens. The photos depict him with bloodstains on his face and a look of terror, vividly portraying the consequences of "provoking the wrong person," leaving viewers both tense and satisfied.

'Confidential Assignment 2: International' tells the story of an ordinary father who transforms into the most dangerous man to rescue his missing daughter. In the third episode, Chief Kim encounters Shin Sung-ho while searching for his daughter. Not only does Sung-ho refuse to cooperate, but he also deliberately provokes Chief Kim, instantly igniting his fury. So Ji-sub's suppressed rage erupting into action, combined with Won Tae-min's terrified and disheveled reaction, made this scene one of the most memorable "satisfying retribution" moments of the episode. The drama is available on Netflix.

Sung-ho, you should live kindly.

โ€” Won Tae-minThe actor humorously captioned his behind-the-scenes photos showing his character's bloody aftermath.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.