Jang Ki-yong: A Father’s Transformation for The Atypical Family

In the upcoming JTBC drama “The Atypical Family” , scheduled to air today (May 4th), Jang Ki-yong will portray the character of Bok Gwi-joo. Bok Gwi-joo is a man who possesses the unique ability of “time travel”, but unfortunately loses it due to his battle with depression.

The upcoming project marks Jang Ki-yong’s return to the screen after completing his military service, which has generated even more excitement than usual due to its timing, about three years after the 2021 drama “Now, We Are Breaking Up”.

Despite his typically clean and polished appearance, Jang Ki-yong takes on a different look in order to accurately depict the inner turmoil of Bok Gwi-joo. With unkempt long hair and a somber demeanor, he effectively portrays the character’s state of confusion.

In previous works, he has displayed a variety of styles, including suits, hanboks, uniforms, and a clean boyfriend look. Now, in his latest work, he brings attention to the character Bok Gwi-joo’s background and development of “depression”by portraying him in worn-out achromatic-colored clothing.

In his acting career, Jang Ki-yong portrays a father for the first time in “The Atypical Family.”

Jang Ki-yong shared his initial concerns about taking on the role of a father for the first time, stating, “Initially, I was worried about my ability to portray a father convincingly, but I ultimately chose to immerse myself in the character and fully grasp the journey of young Bok Gwi-joo as a father.”

In the highlight video, Bok Gwi-joo’s joyful expression as he holds his newborn daughter is a stark contrast to his previously despondent and lackluster demeanor, heightening anticipation for Jang Ki-yong’s nuanced portrayal of emotional complexity.

Jang Ki-yong not only portrays a romantic relationship with Do Da-hae (played by Chun Woo-hee) in “The Atypical Family” , but also displays a strong family bond with Bok Man-heum (played by Go Doo-shim), Eom Soon-gu (played by Oh Man-seok), Bok Dong-hee (played by Claudia Kim), and Bok Yi-na (played by Park So-yi).

Additionally, Jang Ki-yong, known for his endearing portrayals of romantic leads in popular dramas like “Search: WWW”, “My Roommate Is a Gumiho”and “Now, We Are Breaking Up”, is set to captivate audiences once again with his new role. This time, he will showcase his talents in a heartwarming melodrama, portraying a character named Bok Gwi-joo who struggles with depression and has closed himself off from love. The story will revolve around how he will find himself opening up to romance.

The original source of this article can be found on Naver’s entertainment ranking page.