Jeong Seong-il, winged acting performance… ‘limitless’ inner strength (Trigger)

TV Jan 30, 2025

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[Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Company Korea]
[Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Company Korea]

Actor Jung Sung-il is showing off his ‘limitless charm’. Jung Sung-il, who plays the role of Hando in Disney+‘s ‘Trigger’, is capturing the attention of viewers with his irresistible presence.

‘Trigger’, which aired episodes 5 and 6 on the 29th (Wed), is reaching its turning point, and Jung Sung-il’s acting, which freely switches between warmth and coldness, seriousness and comedy, is drawing attention. While seriously depicting the process in which Hando, who had difficulty adapting to the investigative reporting program ‘Trigger’ team and was passive, gradually becomes a one-dimensional but mission-oriented ‘Trigger’ PD, the rookie-like aspect of trying to run into things with no skills and bare body humorously changes the flow of the character, who lacks flexibility.

He ignores his own body and rushes to the scene of the crime first, and although he is uncomfortable with So-ryong (played by Kim Hye-soo) who lacks conversation skills, he immediately follows So-ryong and helps him solve the case in every way, but Hando‘s colorful appearance of looking flustered and not knowing what to do when So-ryong unexpectedly comes in with compliments without blinking presents another kind of enjoyment.

Also, as people continue to fall victim to unjust incidents without being able to say a word, his facial expressions and voice, filled with injustice as if it were his own, not only created empathy with the viewers, but also helped Hando, who had closed his heart to others, The flexible acting that gradually gives way to the constantly approaching ‘Trigger’ team also makes us guess at the acting skills that Jeong Seong-il has built up over time.

In particular, Jeong Seong-il plays the role of firmly supporting the central axis between team leader Oh So-ryong and assistant director Kang Ki-ho (played by Joo Jong-hyuk), which not only helps viewers immerse themselves, but also delicately portrays a lively and passionate performance that has the right balance of weight and comedy, making people fall for Jeong Seong-il’s boundless charm.

‘Trigger’, starring Jeong Seong-il, who is once again showing off his wings with such elegant acting, is released every Wednesday on Disney+.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

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