Ko Hyun-jung has been captured in her transformation into a death row inmate in 'The Mantis: Original Sin'.
Premiering on Friday, September 5th at 9:50 PM, the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'The Mantis: Original Sin' (written by Lee Young-jong, directed by Byun Young-joo) is a high-intensity crime thriller. It unfolds as a brutal serial killer known as 'Mantis' is caught after 20 years, and a copycat crime occurs. To solve this case, a detective, who has harbored a lifelong hatred for 'Mantis'―his own mother―unexpectedly teams up with her for an investigation.
At the heart of the public's interest and anticipation for 'The Mantis: Original Sin' is Ko Hyun-jung, who promises a transformation beyond imagination. Ko Hyun-jung plays the role of Jung Yi-shin, a serial killer who became known as 'Mantis' after brutally murdering five men 20 years ago. The anticipation and curiosity about how Ko Hyun-jung, synonymous with dazzling beauty and elegance, will portray such a ruthless serial killer are high.
In the photos released on the 7th, Ko Hyun-jung is seen in a blue prison uniform, trapped behind cold steel bars. In another photo, she is being escorted by guards, her hands tightly bound, as she moves somewhere within the prison. Her prison uniform is marked with a bright red inmate number, indicating her status as a death row inmate. The blue uniform, the red inmate number, and Ko Hyun-jung's pale face create a stark contrast that immediately captures the viewer's attention.
Above all, Ko Hyun-jung's presence is formidable. In the photos, she appears to have resigned herself to her fate, yet there's an unsettling aura about her. From head to toe, her visual transformation into a death row inmate, including her expression and gaze, has drawn admiration for her professionalism, with many saying, "That's Ko Hyun-jung for you." The intensity of Ko Hyun-jung's transformation, even in these brief stills, raises expectations for how it will be portrayed in the drama.
Regarding this, the production team of 'The Mantis: Original Sin' shared, "Ko Hyun-jung will showcase a transformation that surpasses imagination through 'The Mantis: Original Sin'. For this role, she has poured her passion into her performance, visuals, and physical preparation to the point of reaching her limits. We ask for your interest and anticipation for the story of the brutal serial killer 'Mantis', brought to life through Ko Hyun-jung's intense effort and meticulous acting."
'The Mantis: Original Sin', offering a chance to see a new side of Ko Hyun-jung unlike any before, will follow the currently airing 'The Winning Try' and premiere on Friday, September 5th at 9:50 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)