Kim Sung-oh Transforms into a Detective Chasing Truth in 'Project Sasa-jang'

Actor Kim Sung-oh is making a powerful impression as Detective Choi Cheol, a man on a relentless pursuit of truth in the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'Project Sasa-jang'.

In the third and fourth episodes, aired on the 22nd and 23rd, Kim Sung-oh returned to his detective role after 15 years, heightening the drama's tension. He played a pivotal supporting character, assisting the perpetrator, Lee Sang-hyun (played by Kang Seung-ho), in his escape, all at the request of Sasa-jang (played by Han Suk-kyu).

During this process, the hidden reason behind Choi Cheol's assistance to Sasa-jang was revealed. He was the detective present at the hostage situation 15 years ago where Sasa-jang's son was killed. Burdened by guilt over the past tragedy, he accepted Sasa-jang's proposal. Kim Sung-oh conveyed Choi Cheol's complex inner turmoil, weighed down by guilt, with a single sigh-filled line, resonating deeply with the viewers.

Following this, Choi Cheol began to actively investigate the truth behind the 15-year-old incident. He visited the police archive to review old case files and returned to the site of the incident, steeling his resolve to overcome his trauma and pursue the truth. Kim Sung-oh's deep gaze and facial expressions significantly raised anticipation for Choi Cheol's journey.

Kim Sung-oh breathes life into the character by seamlessly shifting between the drive of a detective and the internal struggles of someone burdened by past trauma. As Choi Cheol navigates his complex relationship with Sasa-jang, viewers are keenly focused on how he will uncover the truth of the past incident.

Meanwhile, Kim Sung-oh's compelling performance can be seen every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM on tvN's 'Project Sasa-jang'.

Kim Sung-oh has garnered acclaim for his versatile roles, ranging from charismatic villains to comedic characters across numerous films and dramas. His profound, expressive eyes are frequently highlighted as a key element that enhances audience immersion in his characters. His portrayal of a detective in 'Project Sasa-jang' is anticipated to be another significant turning point in his acting career.