Park Min-young, Park Hee-soon, Joo Jong-hyuk Shine in 'The Confidence Man: The Korean Gambit' Premiere, Garners 7.5% Viewership

TV CHOSUN's new weekend mini-series 'The Confidence Man: The Korean Gambit' has kicked off with a bang, captivating viewers from its very first episode and securing a strong 7.5% viewership rating.

The drama centers around the exploits of 'Team Confidence Man' – comprising Yoon Ian (Park Min-young), James (Park Hee-soon), and Myung Gu-ho (Joo Jong-hyuk) – who expertly con their way into the pockets of scam artists, starting with the fraudulent shaman Baek Hwa (Song Ji-hyo). Their next target is the ruthless loan shark Jeon Tae-soo (Jung Woong-in), for whom they begin to devise an elaborate scheme.

Park Min-young, portraying the team's leader Yoon Ian, dazzles with her portrayal of a genius with an IQ of 165 and unpredictable charm. Park Hee-soon anchors the team as the wise mentor James, while Joo Jong-hyuk brings a mix of righteousness and endearing cuteness as the youngest member, Myung Gu-ho. The actors' remarkable transformations into their characters have been widely praised by audiences.

'The Confidence Man: The Korean Gambit' delivers a refreshing take on the K-caper genre with its satisfying narrative of conning the wicked, rapid plot progression, and stylish visual direction. The confrontation with Baek Hwa in the first episode offered a cathartic release, while the subsequent dealings with Jeon Tae-soo in the second episode provided nail-biting suspense.

The series airs on TV CHOSUN and Coupang Play, and is also available to a global audience of 240 countries and regions via Amazon Prime Video, excluding Korea.

At the press conference for 'The Confidence Man: The Korean Gambit,' Park Min-young sparked health concerns due to her noticeably slender appearance. However, she firmly led the drama with unwavering acting prowess, proving her significant presence. She has previously showcased a wide acting spectrum through diverse roles in various projects.