tvN Sat-Sun drama ‘Pro Bono’ broadcast capture

Actor Kang Hyeong-seok signaled the birth of the lovable Hwang Jun-woo character in the tvN Sat-Sun drama ‘Pro Bono’ through distinctive comic acting.

In episodes 3 and 4 of the tvN Sat-Sun drama ‘Pro Bono’ (written by Mun Yu-seok / directed by Kim Seong-yun / planned by Studio Dragon / produced by Sequence One, Lotte Cultureworks, Studio Flow), aired on the 13th and 14th, the side of Hwang Jun-woo as a ‘Kang Da-wit devotee’ who goes weak at anything Jung Kyung-ho says was fully revealed.

Kang Hyeong-seok made viewers laugh as Jun-woo, who showered Kang Da-wit (played by Jung Kyung-ho) with praise on his way to work, saying “I watched the news yesterday. You are really awesome!” Jun-woo marveled at every single word from Da-wit, revealing an unhideable fan heart, and the thrill of working alongside his role model came through in full. The innocence in Jun-woo came through in his reactions, adding an oddly endearing charm and breathing life into the story.

An unexpected sincerity from Jun-woo, who had seemed like a materialist, was also depicted. Empathizing with Da-wit, who said he had felt uneasy after taking on a past case involving a client who was struggling and poor, Jun-woo candidly confessed, “So, if possible, I want to handle cases for people who have money and power. That would actually put me more at ease.” It was a moment that revealed a timid and delicate inner self, unlike the grand ambitions he had shown before.

He then shifted the mood with a sly joke, “And it would make good money,” adding more laughs. With performance that switches naturally between contrasting emotions, Kang Hyeong-seok convincingly portrayed a character who carries both comedy and pathos. Moreover, as a very realistic lawyer who dreams of dazzling success yet hesitates in the face of uncomfortable realities, he drew viewers into empathy.

After sharing drinks with Da-wit, the scene in which Jun-woo approached without reserve, saying “Thank you. Sir! Please go in!” exploded with his signature cheeky chemistry, completing a comic highlight of the episode. Through Hwang Jun-woo, in whom candor and innocence coexist, Kang Hyeong-seok presented the textbook example of a ‘grow-on-you character’.

In episode 4, Jun-woo unknowingly provided a starting point for solving the case, delivering another round of laughs. His mention of the ‘Lifeline’ on the Hangang Bridge became a decisive clue, yet he himself failed to notice and looked puzzled, showing pure bumbling charm. This scene instantly stamped the appeal of the Hwang Jun-woo character and raised expectations for Kang Hyeong-seok and his ‘born funny’ performance to come.

Right after the broadcast, viewers reacted, “Actor Kang Hyeong-seok is a perfect fit for this role”, “The Hwang Jun-woo character truly grows on you”, “I smile whenever Kang Hyeong-seok appears”, “His chemistry with Jung Kyung-ho is crazy”, “A lovable character you cannot hate”, “Attorney Hwang is cute”, and more.

Kang Hyeong-seok's performance, which adds dimension to the character with bouncy charm, can be seen on the tvN Sat-Sun drama ‘Pro Bono,’ airing every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m.