Jin Ki Joo is one of the faces receiving many compliments after a series of works including "Uncle Samsik", "Youth Mission" and most recently "Teach you a lesson".
According to Korean media, what helps the actress to be noticed is not only the frequency of appearances in outstanding projects but also her ability to refresh herself through each role.
In Netflix's "Deserved Lesson", Jin Ki Joo plays Im Han Rim - an inspector of the Educational Protection Bureau (ERPB), who specializes in handling cases related to school violence and teacher protection.
Different from her familiar image before, the actress impresses with strong energy, decisive action scenes and the ability to handle humorous situations well.
The role shows Jin Ki Joo's remarkable shift to action comedy genre. Besides, she was also praised for her way of portraying a character that seems strong and decisive but still carries many injuries and pressures inside.
Previously, Jin Ki Joo made his mark as teacher Oh Su A in "Youth Mission", a work that combines school, investigative and romantic elements with Seo Kang Joon's participation.
The character Oh Su A is built like a teacher who always puts students first. Through the role, the actress scores points thanks to her ability to convey natural emotions and close, empathetic images.
Jin Ki Joo once shared that "Youth Mission" is a project that helps her mature emotionally when transforming into a character who always wants to protect others.
Meanwhile, "Uncle Samsik" brings a completely different color. Set in Korea in the 1960s, the film gathers a cast of talented actors including Song Kang Ho, Byun Yo Han, Lee Kyu Hyung and Seo Hyun Woo.
Jin Ki Joo plays female reporter Joo Yeo Jin - who carries many concerns before the fluctuations of the times. No longer showing the brightness or energy as clearly as in previous roles, she chooses a restrained acting style, focusing on expressing emotions through the eyes and moments of silence of the character.
Despite standing with many veteran names, Jin Ki Joo still left her own mark thanks to her delicate character handling and stable acting background.
The continuous participation in projects with talented actors such as Song Kang Ho, Seo Kang Joon or recently Kim Moo Yeol partly shows the trust that producers have in the actress.
From the image of a warm teacher, an introverted female reporter to a strong female inspector, Jin Ki Joo is showing efforts to escape the comfort zone and expand her acting scope. This diversity is considered a factor that helps her receive more and more attention on the Korean screen.
