Actor Lee Yi Kyung is reaching the pinnacle of his career with his exceptional depiction of a detestable character. This has even led viewers and fans to playfully make remarks such as "tvN needs to pay Lee Yi Kyung more."
The tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'Marry My Husband' (directed by Park Won Guk, and Han Jin Seon / written by Shin Yoo Dam) tells the story of a woman who witnesses her best friend and husband's affair, gets murdered, and wakes up ten years ago to live her second life. In this second life, she decides to align her own stars, changing her fate and delivering revenge on her husband and best friend.
In the drama, Lee Yi Kyung plays the role of Park Min Hwan, the husband who betrays his wife by having an extramarital affair with her best friend, Jung Soo Min (played by Song Ha Yoon). Jung Soo Min is the best friend of the protagonist, Kang Ji Won (played by Park Min Young).
In the latest 10th episode, Park Min Hwan continues to put on a facade of a kind boyfriend and proposes to Kang Ji Won. Park Min Hwan was able to prepare an event to propose to Kang Ji Won, with the help of Yoo Ji Hyuk, on her birthday. However, on the night of the proposal, Jung Soo Min shows up in Park Min Hwan's bedroom and tempts him. Park Min Hwan falls into temptation and spends the night with Jung Soo Min. Even on the day when Kang Ji Won was to meet his parents, Park Min Hwan continued to have an affair with Jung Soo Min.
Lee Yi Kyung has completely immersed himself in the character of Park Min Hwan, sacrificing his image to the point where viewers are joking he might need to retire after this project due to the hate towards his character. Luckily, many fans are aware that this is only a role he has taken on and is praising Lee Yi Kyung for his exception acting as a petty, pathetic character of Park Min Hwan.
Fans have been captivated by Lee Yi Kyung's portrayal of Park Min Hwan, finding his performance both moving and pitiful. As he dives deeper into the character's wretchedness, it heightens the viewers' anticipation for a rewarding revenge plot. Simultaneously, Yi Kyung skillfully balances humor with a detestable essence in his role, serving as a humorous yet villainous interlude in the storyline. This complex blend of comedy and villainy has earned him significant praise and recognition for his performance.
Meanwhile, 'Marry My Husband' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM.
Tbh without him the drama would've been boring. They found a perfect match for that villany+comedy role. He's a very good actor they should cast him in more dramas