Ko Hyun-jung Electrifies Viewers with Intense Performance in 'The Devil's Game'

Actress Ko Hyun-jung is captivating audiences with her powerful performance in the SBS drama 'The Devil's Game'.

As Jung Yi-shin, Ko Hyun-jung navigates a complex web of secrets involving her son Cha Soo-hyun (Jang Dong-yoon) and engages in a thrilling psychological battle with a serial copycat killer, delivering electrifying acting each episode.

The identity of the copycat killer was fully revealed in episodes 5 and 6. Jung Yi-shin approached Cha Soo-hyun's wife, Lee Jung-yeon (Kim Bo-ra), hiding her true identity as the 'Devil', and expressed a chilling mix of maternal affection and madness towards Cha Soo-hyun, stating, "I wanted to see the person next to you."

The confrontation with the copycat killer escalated intensely. The killer left clues to murders in response to Jung Yi-shin's provocations, leading to unexpected plot twists and a victim, plunging the investigation into chaos. When the investigation identified Kang Yeon-joong, the son of a man Jung Yi-shin murdered in the past, as a suspect, the case took a new turn. However, the revelation of the relationship between Cha Soo-hyun and Jung Yi-shin shook the trust of the team members, and Lee Jung-yeon was left in shock.

Notably, Ko Hyun-jung heightened the drama's weight by portraying Jung Yi-shin's duality, oscillating between maternal love and psychopathic coldness during a past interrogation scene with Detective Choi Jung-ho (Jo Sung-ha). In a scene watching a murder unfold in real-time, Ko Hyun-jung's gaze shifted dramatically, conveying an almost ecstatic madness that mesmerized viewers.

Ko Hyun-jung's superior acting has significantly raised expectations for the drama as it races towards its conclusion.

Ko Hyun-jung, a veteran actress, has consistently captivated audiences since her debut in 1989 with numerous hit productions. She breathes life into her characters through her unique charisma and nuanced emotional portrayal, delivering memorable performances in every project. 'The Devil's Game' marks another significant and daring transformation in her acting career following her recent comeback.