Kim Ji Hoon Draws Attention For Character Transformation in ‘Love to Hate You’

Kim Ji Hoon officially returned to Netflix through "Love to Hate You." The actor is receiving favorable feedback for his transformation in the series. 

'Love to Hate You,' Kim Ji Hoon Achieve Massive Popularity Overseas

Netflix gifted viewers with the new rom-com K-drama "Love to Hate You," on February 10. A week after its premiere, the series catapulted massive fame locally and overseas.

In the report cited by FlixPatrol, the K-drama immediately rose to fame and occupied the second spot of Netflix's most popular program worldwide in the TV Show Category.

Aside from its lead stars, Kim Ok Vin and Yoo Teo, Kim Ji Hoon is also gaining attention from the viewers.

According to a report, the positive sign for the success of "Love to Hate You" is more valuable and meaningful for Kim Ji Hoon. Since 2021, he has adapted to playing different roles. Riding K-wave's tailwind, the actor has been knocking on the global market through OTT.

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However, "Money Heist: Korea," which he leadlined, fell short of expectations and failed to surpass the original Spanish work.

Six months later, Part 2 was produced, yet failed to cover the disappointment from the first part.

Kim Ji Hoon played Denver, he had to go through a hard time and had to do his acting using a new dialect.

Kim Ji Hoon Praised For Acting in 'Love to Hate You'

Things, on the other hand, turned out different for the actor after he made a character transformation in "Love to Hate You." The "Flower of Evil" star received praise for his acting and viewers seemed to like seeing him wearing a customized suit.

The actor portrayed the character Do Won Jun, the CEO of an entertainment agency that made his friend Nam Gang Ho a top star. Kim Ji Hoon increased viewers' immersion level with his relaxed performance.

Viewers of the new rom-com series are interested and even commented on Kim Ji Hoon's role and acting, saying, "His lines and facial expressions are like seeing the real face of the entertainment industry."

The actor also had great chemistry with his co-stars Yoo Teo and Kim Ok Vin.

In particular, the episode in which Yoo Teo and Kim Ji Hoon dragged into gay rumors is one of the most talked about scenes by the audience.

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Shai Collins wrote this.