Kim Soo Hyun's "star-studded" eyes in Queen of Tears - Photo: Cut from clip
According to allkpop.com, in the latest rankings announced by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute on April 10, Kim Soo Hyun topped the April 2024 TV actor brand reputation rankings.
Mr. Koo Chang Hwan, director of the institute, said that Kim Soo Hyun's success was contributed to through the movie Queen of Tears.
Chameleon Transformation in Queen of Tears
Kim Soo Hyun's Baek Hyun Woo is a valuable son-in-law in a chaebol family. He has a deep love for his wife Hong Hae In (actress Kim Ji Won).
But the complicated, troubled marriage in a wealthy family hurt his self-esteem, pushing the couple apart.
Queen of Tears Movie Trailer
In the latest episode 10, the audience saw Kim Soo Hyun's "chameleon" transformation, especially in his eyes: In the first few minutes, his eyes showed confusion and shyness when his ex-wife took off her shirt to see his wound and apply medicine.
Then, his sweet gestures and lovely romantic words while eating ice cream with his wife melted the audience.
Actors Kim Soo Hyun (right) and Kim Ji Won in Queen of Tears
When at work, facing opponents, he is very serious, sometimes looking a bit sly.
Then those eyes, which had just seen his wife with another man in despair, immediately became wet with pain when he saw his wife defending him, announcing to the press that she would not live much longer. It was so pitiful.
An audience watching Kim Soo Hyun's performance exclaimed: "Did someone put stars in his eyes or something? His eyes are so sparkling. Especially when he says: I love you."
Not only in this episode, Kim Soo Hyun's excellent acting was proven right from the first episodes.
The scene where lawyer Baek Hyun Woo sits drinking with his best friend, complaining about his suffocating marriage makes the audience laugh out loud because it's so funny and adorable.
This is a very spontaneous performance, showing Kim Soo Hyun's talent and deep understanding of the character.
On Hankook Ilbo, Korean drama critic Gong Hee Jung praised him for his ability to immerse himself in a character, switching naturally between comedy and tragedy.
Cultural critic Jung Deok Hyun said: "With extreme charm, Kim Soo Hyun richly expresses the character's duality."
More mature after military service
The role in Queen of Tears marks a 180-degree change from Kim Soo Hyun's strong roles in previous films.
"Unlike young stars who focus on romantic comedies, Kim Soo Hyun expands his acting to various genres, from historical dramas to thrillers, naturally switching between comedy and seriousness, immersing the audience in the film," said Gong Hee Jung.
Kim Soo Hyun in Queen of Tears
Looking back on his career, Kim Soo Hyun said he used to feel pressured to achieve success.
However, after completing his military service in 2017, he found peace and got rid of unnecessary worries.
In 2020, the movie It's Okay to Not Be Okay marked his return to the leading role after 5 years of absence and was highly appreciated by audiences and experts.
It's Okay to Not Be Okay became the most popular drama of 2020 on Netflix in Korea in the romance genre.
The New York Times called the film one of the "Best International Dramas of 2020".
While La Tercela is considered one of the most popular Asian dramas of 2020.
The role won him the Daesang award in the television drama field.
Kim Soo Hyun is currently considering his next film titled Knock Off.
Director Choi Moon Seok, who cast Kim Soo Hyun in the 2009 film Will It Snow for Christmas?, expressed his expectations for Kim Soo Hyun's continued development in his next new roles.
Kim Soo Hyun was born in 1988. His mother sent him to acting classes because she wanted him to change his shy personality.
The first drama that Kim Soo Hyun appeared in was the sitcom Kimchi cheese smile in 2007.
Now after nearly 20 years in the profession, Kim Soo Hyun has become a prominent star not only in Korea but around the world.
On set, he is considered a cheerful actor, always bringing laughter to the crew with unexpected humor.
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