Lee Si-gang Stuns as Ruthless Villain in 'The First Lady' Finale

Actor Lee Si-gang delivered a chilling performance as a villain that captivated audiences in the MBN drama 'The First Lady'.

In the final episodes (9-12) of 'The First Lady,' Lee Si-gang perfectly embodied Yang Hoon, a ruthless character who resorted to blackmail and murder to achieve his ambitions.

Yang Hoon's character raged against the passage of a special law for workers, assaulting his secretary. He also pressured Cha Soo-yeon (played by Eugene) and manipulated events to his advantage. His wicked schemes, including bribing politicians and plotting to invalidate Hyun Min-cheol's (played by Ji Hyun-woo) election, escalated the drama's tension to its peak.

Furthermore, he framed Soo-yeon for the hit-and-run accident involving Uhm Soon-jeong (played by Jo Young-ji) and meticulously planned to eliminate Soo-yeon's associates, Sung Hyun-sook (played by Kim Kwak-kyung-hee) and Kang Sun-ho (played by Kang Seung-ho), staging their deaths as traffic accidents.

When Yang Hoon, attempting to conceal evidence, was discovered by Soo-yeon to be behind the traffic accidents, he threatened her. However, upon learning of a voice recorder proving his involvement in a past fire incident, he immediately changed his tune. Lee Si-gang realistically portrayed Yang Hoon's despicable nature in this scene, enhancing viewer immersion.

Notably, in the climactic scene where Yang Hoon kidnapped Soo-yeon, her daughter Hyun Ji-yoo (played by Park Seo-kyung), and Hwa Jin (played by Han Soo-ah), attempting to kill all three with poisonous gas, he delicately portrayed the psychology of a persistent and cruel villain, delivering spine-chilling suspense to viewers.

Until the very end, even as his plans unraveled and he was apprehended by the police, Lee Si-gang flawlessly executed Yang Hoon's cold-heartedness and human depravity with detailed and impactful performances, leaving a strong impression. Expectations are high for his future acting transformations.

Netizens were in awe of Lee Si-gang's terrifying villainous portrayal. Comments included, "I thought he was a real devil," "His acting is so good it's scary," and "I'm looking forward to his next project."