Actor Lee Ki-taek is giving viewers full-on "Second Lead Syndrome."
In JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama Mihonnamnyeo-ui Hyoyuljeok Mannam (hereafter 'Mihonnamnyeo'), Lee Ki-taek plays Shin Ji-soo, vividly portraying his straight-at-the-heart feelings for Ui-young (played by Han Ji-min) and pulling viewers deeper into the story. His sudden, no-warning flirting sparks butterflies, and his steady presence—staying by Ui-young's side in every crisis and carefully tending to her emotions—radiates dependable charm.
On top of that, Lee's detailed performance even nails the cute jealousy toward rival Tae-seop (Park Sung-hoon), fully captivating viewers. With each episode, he raises the drama's tension in his own color and firmly carries one pillar of the romance, heightening anticipation for what's next.
Meanwhile, online communities and social media are flooded with praise like "I've fallen for Shin Ji-soo," "The straightforward second lead is so attractive," "Ji-soo and Ui-young's chemistry stands out," and "I've become a fan of Lee Ki-taek."
Meanwhile, 'Mihonnamnyeo' airs every Saturday at 10:40 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 p.m. on JTBC.