Lee Min-Ho shows that he is more than just a handsome face in ‘Legend of the Blue Sea’
Actor Lee Min-Ho shows that he is more than just a handsome face. His acting skill has also developed, as he demonstrates in "Legend of the Blue Sea," which able to gain huge attention from Koreas and international audiences alike.
Lee shows his improved acting skill to play two different characters in the highly anticipated drama "Legend of the Blue Sea." He plays Dam Ryung, a nobleman and a town head in the Joseon era, and also Joon-Jae, a sly trickster in the modern era.
His acting skill can perfectly show two different personalities flawlessly. Lee portrays Dam Ryung, a nobleman, who possesses an elegant and composed attitude with flying colors.
What is more amazing is his transformation to become a sly trickster, who has a warm heart toward the mermaid Sim Chung. He can alter his personality to become a tricky and devious con artist Joon-Jae which is a complete opposite from Dam-Ryung.
In the "Legend of the Blue Sea" Episode 7, Seoul Daily News takes note of the transformation to become a fraud to launch a new scam operation. He looks devious in the preparation.
"Legend of the Blue Sea" has been gained praise from both domestic and international viewers. According to the latest content power index (CPI) rating, which measured the interest and attention of viewers from Internet ratings, buzzwords and engagement, the drama ranked highest from all Korean shows.
With a 281.3 score, "Legend of the Blue Sea" leaves its other competitors behind with a huge gap. The second place, variety show "Running Man," only gathered 241.7%, after Jo Jung-Suk and EXO's DO became their guest to promote their new movie. The third place is taken by another SBS drama "Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim" with 235.1 points.
Watch the highlight of his performance in the "Legend of the Blue Sea" Episode 1 from official SBS channel below:
