Jin Ki Joo's Acting Divides K-Drama Fans

Netflix original series "The Bequeathed" is continuing its global success, but opinions are sharply divided regarding the acting skills of Jin Ki-joo, who plays Im Han-rim, the sole female member of the Teachers' Rights Protection Unit.

"The Bequeathed" is a drama depicting the activities of the Teachers' Rights Protection Unit, a fictional organization established to rectify the collapsed educational field. Im Han-rim is portrayed as a former subordinate of special forces to Director Na Hwa-jin, possessing action, energy, and a warm disposition.

However, some viewers point out that Jin Ki-joo seemed to struggle with portraying both the shy and neat aspects of the character, as well as the charismatic and angry scenes. Specifically, in scenes where she shouts, some opinions suggest that her pronunciation was unclear and her delivery lacked impact, hindering immersion in the drama.

Despite these criticisms, Jin Ki-joo is known to have made significant efforts to embody the character of Im Han-rim, including studying the speech patterns of female instructors and undergoing vocal training. Fellow actors like Lee Sung-min and Kim Mu-yeol have mentioned Jin Ki-joo's efforts, highly praising his passion.

According to the original character introduction, Im Han-rim is a character who pushes forward with what she believes is right until the end, with her charm lying in her warm heart and cuteness hidden behind rough actions. However, due to Jin Ki-joo's failure to control her tone, the character is perceived as comically awkward and rough rather than funny, leaving a regret that the charm of the sole female main character was not fully realized.