Ratings soar for 'Scarecrow'..Baek Hyun-jin radiates warm charm

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Actor Baek Hyun-jin radiated warm charm in 'Scarecrow'.

In the seventh episode of the ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Scarecrow' (script by Lee Ji-hyun, directed by Park Jun-woo) aired on the 11th, with the identity of serial killer Lee Yong-woo revealed, actor Baek Hyun-jin's righteous performance left viewers with another lingering impression.

'Scarecrow' tells the story of a detective investigating a serial murder case who unexpectedly forms an alliance with someone he despises. From its premiere, the series gained word-of-mouth buzz with unpredictable developments and gripping suspense, breaking its own highest ratings record and securing the number one spot among all Monday-Tuesday dramas in ENA history.

In the drama, Baek Hyun-jin played Kim Man-chun, the chief of the Gangseong Police Station and superior to Kang Tae-ju (played by Park Hae-soo). As a veteran who has long experience at the scene, he is a character who takes swift action and demonstrates responsible behavior at critical moments. When the criminal's statement "I killed five people" was newly revealed, he instantly imprinted the tense situation with an urgent tone and expression. Furthermore, in a scene where residents, overwhelmed by fear and anger over the serial murders, threw eggs at him, he stepped forward without hesitation, saying, "Calm down. I am the person in charge," and shouting, "We will definitely catch the criminal," convincingly conveying a personality that was both gentle and firm.

Most importantly, Baek Hyun-jin completed a three-dimensional character by treating colleagues in a human way rather than with an authoritarian attitude as a police station chief. Before Kang Tae-ju's resignation letter was approved, he bowed his head deeply to beg for leniency, evoking sympathy. Later, when he was demoted and left the Gangseong Police Station, he showed a carefree expression as if accepting everything, which also caused regret among his colleagues. Meanwhile, with a calm voice tone, he gave warm advice to Kang Tae-ju: "You are a good detective. But don't try to do everything alone. Do it with your colleagues," highlighting the strong chemistry between the two characters.

As such, Baek Hyun-jin showcased his unique witty and realistic acting skills, transforming into the very embodiment of 'Kim Man-chun' who breathes life in the 1980s setting of 'Scarecrow', maximizing immersion. Moreover, he has even earned the nickname 'Chief' in this 'Scarecrow', drawing significant attention.

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