It was thought he was unemployed... Bae Jung-nam turns out to be a famous photographer ('Love is Coming')

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A rediscovery of actor Bae Jung-nam.

Bae Jung-nam has been adding vitality to the drama by convincingly portraying Heung-sik in KBS 2TV weekend drama 'Love is Coming', shifting from a simple and approachable appearance to a professional and charismatic demeanor, showcasing extreme contrasts. In particular, the true identity of Heung-sik, which had been shrouded in mystery, has now been revealed, further amplifying the character's charm.

In the drama, Heung-sik appears carefree on the surface but is a warm-hearted person who genuinely steps forward to help those around him. When his longtime unrequited love, friend Kyu-rim (played by Ahn Hee-yeon), suddenly proposed to him, he was flustered yet prioritized her feelings first. Heung-sik even visited her ex-boyfriend Mu-jin (played by Ha Seok-jin) directly to show proper respect, demonstrating consideration by putting Kyu-rim's happiness above his own emotions.

Moreover, when Heung-sik was being bullied by his mother Su-nam (played by Kang Ae-shim) because Kyu-rim rejected him, he threatened to post a large notice in front of the shop to stop it and eventually obtained a written commitment from her that she would never harass them again, earning viewers' favor. Additionally, upon learning that Sung-wook (played by Ko Yoon), the fiancé of Kyu-rim's younger sister Kyu-young (played by Park Yu-na), was cheating on Kyu-young, Heung-sik took revenge on her behalf, bringing a sense of satisfaction to the audience.

Amidst this, Heung-sik's hidden identity was finally revealed, drawing significant attention. Heung-sik, who is actually a renowned photographer named 'Joel' and the owner of a studio, signed a contract with the company where Kyu-rim's youngest sister Kyu-seo (played by Park Soo-o) works as a model, becoming a reliable pillar for his entire family.

Bae Jung-nam elicited comfortable laughter through understated everyday acting, while also conveying delicate emotions solely through facial expressions and eye contact in moments where his true feelings for Kyu-rim were revealed, convincingly portraying Heung-sik's inner world. After Heung-sik's real profession was disclosed—revealing he was not merely a stay-at-home son but a working professional—the character gained an added layer of sophistication and calmness that highlighted his expertise and experience as a photographer, completing a three-dimensional portrayal.

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

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