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Calculated modulation of pace and intensity paid off.

Actor Gong Myung’s true value came fully to the fore in ‘Secret Audit’.

The tvN SaturdaySunday drama ‘Secret Audit’ recorded a nationwide household average ratings high of 9.1% as of episode 4, and, riding word of mouth, has established itself as a breakout series. In particular, the synergy of its fresh setup, cheerful progression, and charming characters is winning favor, with lead Gong Myung also at the center of the buzz.

As Noh Gi-jun, the confident and composed ace of the audit team, Gong Myung opened the narrative and instantly seized attention. He naturally blended his upright, warm image into the character, rapidly boosting likability, and then, through realistic acting that portrayed his changes amid unexpected incidents and relationships, he steered the flow of the story with ease. Above all, his calibrated controlneither excessive nor lackingwhere a just-right temperature of performance meets an excellent sense of timing, shone even brighter in this project.

In fact, through films ‘Extreme Job’ and ‘Killing Romance’, among others, Gong Myung had already shown a singular presence in the comic genre, and he once again unfolds his signature rhythmic timing and true-to-life acting naturally in this work. Moreover, having left both flutter and lingering resonance with different shades of romance in the TVING original ‘A Week Before I Die’ and the Netflix film ‘A History of Confession’, expectations are high for the romance to be realized in ‘Secret Audit’ as well.

Above all, Gong Myung is an actor who, moving across diverse genres and characters, has meticulously calibrated breathing, tone, and detail in each project. His true value is revealed intact in ‘Secret Audit’ too. He pinpoints the texture of a work where comedy and romance, buoyancy and thrill coexist, creating the optimal temperature in every scene. In this way, Gong Myung’s performance feels less like coincidence and more like the inevitability proven by the filmography he has built.

Having shown completely different faces in numerous projects, Gong Myung is once again displaying his true value from the very start this time, capturing viewers’ hearts. This is why anticipation is running high for what he will show next.

Meanwhile, episode 5 of ‘Secret Audit’ airs Saturday (the 9th) at 9:10 p.m.