Shins Project revolves around Mr. Shin ( Han Suk Kyu) - a former leading negotiator who runs a popular fried chicken shop. Known as a neighborhood hero, Shin always stands up to mediate conflicts and help people overcome seemingly insurmountable situations.
Aired on the evening of September 15, "The Con Man" recorded a rating of 5.9%, becoming the TV series with the highest viewership rating on the Monday - Tuesday broadcast schedule this year of tvN.
According to Korean media, the film initially attracted attention thanks to its clever combination of humorous everyday stories at the fried chicken shop with intense negotiations.
Han Suk Kyu's performance continues to impress. In episode 1, the scene where Mr. Shin calmly persuaded a man to commit self-immolation was considered a highlight. Along with that, with his long acting experience, the actor has contributed to making the collaboration with his two juniors Bae Hyun Sung - Lee Re more harmonious.
Previously, sharing about his character, Han Suk Kyu said that what he felt most clearly when playing Mr. Shin was his impressive two-faced personality. On the outside, Shin seems easy and cheerful, but at important moments, he becomes surprisingly tough and sharp.
In particular, Shin is also a cheerful role, completely different from the characters that the actor has played. Before, I often play heavy or serious roles. This time, the character is mainly cheerful and comfortable, but I also try to grasp the sharpness hidden within that appearance".
In addition, Han Suk Kyu emphasized that the content of the film "The Con Man" has many relationships with real-life issues.
Extreme tragedies (such as cases of violence) often stem not from reason, but from uncontrolled emotions. Our society seems to be gradually losing the ability to communicate, becoming more and more Polar. This project exploits that theme and gives viewers the opportunity to reflect and heal - the actor confided.
Director Shin Kyung Soo also agreed to say that he accepted to direct the film because the message of "transmitting healing through dialogue and understanding" was clearly expressed.
