[NEWS] Kim Sung Kyu, Apple TV+ ‘Pachinko Season 2’, Intense Romance! Leaving a Strong Impression as a New Face.

Actor Kim Sung Kyu shared his thoughts on wrapping up Pachinko season 2, following the release of the final episode.

After its premiere in August, Pachinko season 2 garnered widespread praise from global critics and became a hot topic. In the series, Kim Sung Kyu portrayed Kim Chang Ho, the right-hand man of Koh Han Su (Lee Min Ho), who becomes intertwined with Sun Ja's (Kim Min Ha) family and forms an impossible bond with Kyung Hee (Jung Eun Chae). His deep and compelling performance captured the hearts of viewers.

Kim Sung Kyu's portrayal in season 2 contributed significantly to the show's overall quality. Despite the challenging circumstances of the colonial era, he portrayed Kim Chang Ho’s life of struggle with quiet determination, bringing depth and completeness to the character's narrative. Particularly in scenes where he lives with Sun Ja's family under Koh Han Su’s orders and shares a subtle emotional connection with Kyung Hee, Kim Sung Kyu showed his ‘romantic gaze’ earning positive feedback and a rediscovery of his talent for romance.

In this way, Kim Sung Kyu, who played an indispensable role in Pachinko season 2, shared his thoughts on wrapping up the series with the release of the final episode. He expressed, "Through Pachinko, I had the new experience of filming overseas for the first time in my life." He continued, "The time spent with wonderful people and portraying a character living in an unimaginable era will remain in my memories. Even when filming ended, it left a lasting impression." Kim Sung Kyu revealed his deep affection for Pachinko.

He added, "I hope viewers found joy in watching Pachinko and that it left a warm and lasting impression in their lives. Thank you so much for watching and loving Pachinko season 2," offering a heartfelt final message of gratitude.

Through his role in Pachinko season 2, Kim Sung Kyu showcased a wide acting spectrum, from a strong, masculine charm to a deep romance, further cementing his name in the public’s mind as an actor.

Meanwhile, full episodes of Pachinko season 2, featuring Kim Sung Kyu, are now available for streaming on Apple TV+.

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