Han Dong-hee is drawing all the attention with her charismatic transformation!
Actress Han Dong-hee delivered a powerful performance as First Lieutenant Jo Ye-rin, the commander of Gangrim Outpost, in the first two episodes of the TVING original ‘Become a Legend Cook’ (written by Choi Ryong/directed by Jo Nam-hyung) aired on May 11 and 12.
Making her first appearance with a cool and firm charisma, Han Dong-hee captured viewers’ eyes by portraying a character who values principles and discipline and cannot tolerate injustice with a steady acting tone.
Han Dong-hee showcased Jo Ye-rin’s resolute side through detailed expressions and disciplined gestures. She especially heightened the immersion of the drama by showing the dignity of a commander while receiving the transfer report from new recruit Kang Seong-jae (played by Park Ji-hoon) and keenly observing the unit’s situation.
Han Dong-hee revealed a completely different charm from her previous roles. She perfectly pulled off the soldier character, which is a total 180 from the images she showed in dramas like ‘Under the Queen’s Umbrella’, ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ Season 2, and ‘The Mantis: A Killer’s Outing’. From her military visual to her voice tone and gaze, she completely blended into the character, leaving a strong impression on viewers.
Jo Ye-rin’s ability to stay centered amidst urgent situations at the outpost, such as the assignment issue of cook Kang Seong-jae, has increased expectations for future developments. In particular, her refusal to bend her principles as the outpost commander, telling her superior, the company commander, “I will make the decision, and I will take the responsibility,” left a powerful impression on the audience.
The scene where she firmly stood her ground to protect Kang Seong-jae’s position, trusting the cooking skills she witnessed firsthand, proved Jo Ye-rin’s unique leadership. Behind the image of a resolute commander, Han Dong-hee also captured the tenderness of caring for soldiers struggling to adapt after enlistment.
Meanwhile, ‘Become a Legend Cook’, starring Park Ji-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Lee Sang-yi, is a military cooking fantasy drama depicting the process of Private Kang Seong-jae becoming a “legendary cook.”
