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“Actors Han Suk-kyu and newcomer Chae Won-bin create a fierce and unique ‘female thriller’ drama.”
“The new MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘This Much Intimate Betrayer’ (planned by Nam Kung-seongwoo / directed by Song Yeon-hwa / written by Han Ah-young / produced by Asendio, Woodside) to be premiered in October revealed the script reading scene that sparked intense immersion with the actors’ performances on the 20th.”, “‘This Much Intimate Betrayer’ is a ‘female thriller’ drama that follows the daughter confronting her secret tied to a murder case being investigated by the top profiler in the country, and relentlessly pursuing the truth in the abyss. It was the winning work of the 2021 MBC Drama Script Contest, receiving absolute support from judges with its tightly woven mystery structure incorporating deep family narratives between a father and a daughter. Adding to the well-received work, director Song Yeon-hwa’s excellent direction, who showcased her talent in the 4-episode short play ‘Boar Hunt’.” “In the script reading, director Song Yeon-hwa and writer Han Ah-young, as well as actors such as Han Suk-kyu, Chae Won-bin, Han Ye-ri, Noh Jae-won, Yoon Kyung-ho, Oh Yeon-soo, Kim Jung-jin, Choi Yoo-hwa, Yoo Yi-tae, and Lee Shin-gi, lit up the scene.”Regarding his return to MBC drama after about 30 years since ‘Seoul’s Moon,’ Han Suk-kyu, a national actor in his own right, expressed, “I started my acting career at MBC. It’s inevitably a new feeling. I had a lot of worries about what kind of stories I could convey through my work as an actor, but ‘This Much Intimate Betrayer’ has stories and messages that viewers will thoroughly listen to.” Up-and-coming actress Chae Won-bin, selected as ‘Han Suk-kyu’s daughter,’ stated, “I will work hard and do my best after thinking deeply.” Above all, the undeniable acting prowess of national actor Han Suk-kyu overwhelmed the set. Playing the ‘doubting father’ Jang Tae-soo, who is thrown into confusion after finding out that his only daughter is related to a murder case, Han Suk-kyu skillfully depicted the emotions of Jang Tae-soo, whose professional beliefs and relationship with his daughter are shaken to the core. Han Suk-kyu’s captivating performance instantly immersed viewers and drew admiration throughout.” Rising star Chae Won-bin, who rose to fame through the Netflix series ‘Sweet Home’ Season 2, 3, and the movie ‘The Witch’ Part 2, left a deep impression as she matched her acting with senior actor Han Suk-kyu. Portraying the ‘suspicious daughter’ Jang Ha-bin, Chae Won-bin portrayed a tight psychological battle with her profiler father, Jang Ha-bin, displaying a mysterious face that conceals her inner thoughts and making viewers curious about the secrets she hides.” Returning to the small screen after 3 years, Han Ye-ri showed her presence through perfect character analysis. Han Ye-ri prioritized facts over emotions and events over people as the crime behavior analysis team member Lee Ah-jin, observing Jang Tae-soo from a different perspective and making the drama intriguing.”Noh Jae-won completed the character of the crime behavior analysis team member Go Dae-hong, contrasting with Han Ye-ri with his colorful acting. Noh Jae-won portrayed the empathetic and humanistic Go Dae-hong, adding warmth to the drama by depicting the conflicting relationship with Jang Tae-soo.” Versatile actor Yoon Kyung-ho portrayed the intense team leader of the investigation team, Oh Jung-hwan, enriching the drama by portraying the friction-ridden relationship with Jang Tae-soo.” Oh Yeon-soo also made a welcoming return to MBC drama after a long time and shared delightful chemistry with Han Suk-kyu. Oh Yeon-soo played Yoon Ji-soo, Jang Tae-soo’s former wife and Jang Ha-bin’s mother. Yoon Ji-soo is a secretive character at the center of the female narrative, and Oh Yeon-soo left a strong impact by grabbing attention with every word she delivered.”The high energy resembling actual scenes filled the script reading set. The deep acting of the actors on the dense script instilled confidence in the creation of a well-made work. The highly anticipated MBC new Friday-Saturday drama ‘This Much Intimate Betrayer,’ which has already attracted attention as one of the most anticipated works in the second half of 2024, is expected to engage viewers with its compelling story.”