“Charge Me Up”: Kim Young-kwang Returns as the Romance King with an Artificial Heart

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Actor Kim Young-kwang showcased his irreplaceable romance king charm through “Charge Me Up.”

The Netflix original series “Charge Me Up,” released on the 9th, is a romantic comedy about a man whose artificial heart battery has run out and a woman with electrical powers, featuring a spark-filled, thrilling charge. In the drama, Kim Young-kwang played Baek Ho-rang, a chaebol third-generation heir who possesses everything from looks to wealth but carries an artificial heart that requires charging, captivating female audiences.

Ho-rang delivered big laughs right from his debut with an accidental first kiss with Na Bo-bae (played by Chae Soobin). While visiting a broadcasting station lobby for work, he was swept along by the crowd and stumbled, causing his lips to collide with Bo-bae’s in a head-on bump. Following this unusual first encounter, he reunited with Bo-bae in the same hospital room after undergoing surgery to replace his artificial heart battery. Ho-rang remained wary of Bo-bae, who kept approaching him, but soon realized she was the one capable of charging his depleted heart battery. He found himself in a situation where he had no choice but to keep Bo-bae by his side to survive the three months remaining until his next surgery.

In the end, after apologizing for his past rudeness and barely winning her over, Ho-rang finally began living with Bo-bae. Although their cohabitation started as a contractual arrangement out of necessity, Ho-rang gradually became captivated by Bo-bae, a development that stirred an uncontrollable flutter in the heart.

Through this work, Kim Young-kwang infused depth into his character with his signature plain yet well-crafted romantic acting. He skillfully blended human touches into the chaebol third-generation character, who could otherwise appear cold and arrogant. Furthermore, he completed Ho-rang’s deepening emotions amid repeated “charging” sessions through a firm vocal tone and subtle changes in expression, simultaneously portraying both comedic and sweet charms.

Until now, he has established himself as the “original romance master” by producing numerous hit romantic works, including the film “Your Wedding” and the dramas “Love at First Sight,” “Hello? It’s Me!,” “The Man in My House,” and “Go Ho’s Starlit Night.” The deep acting skills he has built up were fully revealed in this “Charge Me Up,” heightening anticipation for what kind of unique performance he will deliver in his next drama, “Jo Ryeon-ui (여왕).”

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