'Giriko' Jeon So-ni transforms into a shaman, showcasing acting depth that shone among new actors

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Actor Jeon So-ni delivered a masterclass in special appearances in 'Giriko', lending substantial weight to the entire series with her unique ability to embody a distinctive character.

'Giriko' is a Netflix series depicting high school students who are suddenly warned of their impending deaths due to the curse of an application called 'Giriko' that grants wishes, as they struggle desperately to escape that curse. Jeon So-ni played 'Hae-sal', a shaman who aids the protagonists and hunts the true nature of the curse, heightening the dramatic tension to its peak.

This series promised freshness by casting numerous new actors from the casting stage. Director Park Yoon-seo explained the background of selecting Jeon So-ni for the role of 'Hae-sal', a stabilizing support character who would anchor the story, stating, "We absolutely needed a stable actor who could provide acting guidance to the newcomers." Responding to the director's trust, Jeon So-ni elevated the series' immersion with solid yet profound acting.

In the series, Jeon So-ni's character 'Hae-sal' is the older sister of Ha-jun (played by Hyun Woo-seok) and a person who left behind an ordinary life at a major corporation to walk the path of the gods after changing her name. She discerns that the Giriko app is not merely a program but a 'curse created by a vengeful spirit', identifies the essence of the crisis the children face, and provides clues to solving the case. Especially whenever the protagonist Se-a (played by Jeon So-young) finds herself at a crossroads of life and death within the cursed space, Hae-sal protects her with spiritual insight and resolute charisma, effectively serving as a guiding beacon for the story.

Jeon So-ni persuasively portrayed the potentially obscure shamanistic settings with her characteristic calm yet powerful acting, empowering the protagonists to face the overwhelming terror they cannot resist. Among the new actors who shared the screen with her, including Jeon So-young, Baek Seon-ho, and Hyun Woo-seok, Jeon So-ni's seasoned acting chemistry was praised for perfectly maintaining the series' balance.

Furthermore, with her recent confirmation of appearing in Netflix's 'Love Affair', she has announced a relentless work schedule, and expectations are growing for her future performances as she builds her own unique identity across genres.

Meanwhile, 'Giriko' was released globally via Netflix on the 24th.

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