A friend sought help, yet he was labeled the perpetrator... Bae Yoon-gyu portrays a straight-ahead youth who cannot stand injustice ('Love is Coming')

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Actor Bae Yoon-gyu perfectly embodied a nineteen-year-old youth who refuses to turn a blind eye to injustice.

In KBS 2TV's new weekend drama 'Love is Coming', Bae Yoon-gyu plays Han Gyu-o, the younger brother of Han Gyu-rim (played by Ahn Hee-yeon) and Han Gyu-young (played by Park Yu-na). Behind his rough and blunt manner of speech lies a character who harbors deep loyalty and tender affection for his family. Despite his rebellious appearance, he is an attractive character who acts impulsively without calculation when facing what he believes is right.

In the first episode, upon discovering his friend Young-jun being bullied at school, Han Gyu-o immediately stepped in to block the attackers. Even as multiple student aggressors threatened him, he did not retreat, shielding his friend behind him and confronting them with just a brief "No." This scene, relying solely on concise dialogue and a firm gaze, instantly etched Han Gyu-o's personality into viewers' minds.

However, the hand extended to protect his friend returned as an unexpected betrayal. After a physical altercation led him to the police station, Han Gyu-o was swiftly turned into the perpetrator when Young-jun, whom he had saved, gave false testimony out of fear. Though he refused to bow his head under surrounding verbal abuse and pressure, he revealed feelings of guilt and gratitude only before his older sister Gyu-rim, who trusted him until the end. Later, in a scene where he bitterly expressed belated regret and injustice with "What could I say?", the raw inner turmoil of a wounded nineteen-year-old was fully laid bare.

Bae Yoon-gyu naturally connected Han Gyu-o's rapidly shifting emotions—from his rough energy as someone who acts first to feelings of betrayal, anger, injustice, and guilt toward his family. When facing the student aggressors, he heightened tension with an unwavering gaze and restrained expression; in moments alone with his sister, he softened his gaze and breathing to delicately reveal the character's vulnerable inner world. Particularly, rather than over-explaining emotions, he persuasively conveyed Han Gyu-o's complex feelings through subtle shifts in facial expression.

The distinct sibling dynamics between Ahn Hee-yeon and Park Yu-na also drew attention. With Ahn Hee-yeon, he portrayed the tender bond of a realistic sibling pair who understand each other without words; with Park Yu-na, he depicted a relationship filled with sharp, witty banter exchanged even over phone calls, adding vitality to the drama. While worrying about his younger siblings and grumbling about it, another layer of responsibility to protect his family was evident.

Having showcased both 'the strength to confront injustice' and 'the vulnerable inner world of a wounded boy' from the first episode, Bae Yoon-gyu has sparked anticipation for how he will complete Han Gyu-o's growth narrative in the episodes ahead.

'Love is Coming' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m.

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