![]() ![]() ![]() From fear to joy to despair, I felt them all while watching the story unfold. Signal is one of those rare dramas that can elicit a multitude of emotions from its viewers simply through its storytelling capability and not from cheap tricks. Trust me when I tell you that this plot (and literal) device worked to covey key moments of tension, heartbreak, desperation, and optimism. The walkie talkie formed the basis of the plot and much of the story is filtered through it, but it never overshadowed its characters or their relationships. Never once was the walkie talkie treated like some sort of joke, but instead was seamlessly worked into the story as an integral part of it. It’s not a gimmick it only sounds like one. Please, please do not let the idea of a “magical walkie talkie” deter you from watching Signal. Never before have I watched a drama as enthralling and exciting as this one, and it proved that the perfect drama does indeed exist. Upon reading the synopsis for Signal, I thought that this might possibly be the first time my dramas and TV show preference will actually meet! Well, Signal not only met my expectations, it exceeded them beyond what I thought was possible. That’s probably why my favorite American/Western TV shows are the ones that have a darker, somber tone, and I turn to dramas when I want something more lighthearted and fun. The problem with that, however, is most dramas usually stay away from dark storylines in favor of more cutesy cheerfulness or heartwrenching melodrama. As more cases are solved, a larger conspiracy is revealed that affects all three of their lives, past and present.Īt first, the premise of Signal appealed to me because I usually prefer TV shows and movies that have a bit more darkness and grit to them. Meanwhile, Hae Young’s team leader, Cha Soo Hyun, has been searching for the past 15 years for her missing senior…Lee Jae Han. With knowledge of events in both the past and present, they work together to solve a series of cold cases. Original run: January 22 – March 12, 2016Īfter being assigned to the newly formed Cold Case Squad as its profiler, Park Hae Young discovers a walkie talkie that allows him to communicate with Detective Lee Jae Han from 1986.Spanning over two seasons with the third season in the works, Taxi Driver is quite the crime thriller to whet one’s appetite for thrilling mystery stories. He uses his ability to change his future and comes across Song Ma Rin who he believes can help change his future.īased on the webtoon of the same name, Taxi Driver is undoubtedly one of the most popular K-dramas and the one drama which brought newfound fame to Lee Je Hoon. He plays the role of Yoon So Joon, a real estate company CEO who can travel back and forth in time when he takes the subway. Lee Je Hoon paired up opposite Shin Min Ah for the first time in the drama Tomorrow, With You. It was the drama that marked Lee Je Hoon’s return from the military enlistment. The drama went onto to win critical and fan acclaim for its gripping narrative and crisp storytelling. The two, along with Cha Soo Hyun, Hae Young’s boss, team up and solve cold cases. The drama tells the story of Park Hae Young, a police officer who chances upon a walkie-talkie allowing him to contact Lee Jae Han, a police officer in the past. Signal is a fantasy thriller drama with Lee Je Hoon in the lead. On his birthday, let’s take a closer look at some of Lee Je Hoon’s notable on screen roles. His on-screen presence is quite remarkable even if it is in a supporting role like his guest appearances in Hot Stove League or One Dollar Lawyer. He is able to deliver a great performance across genres and narratives. Lee Je Hoon has been applauded for the varied nature of roles in his acting spectrum. Lee Je Hoon Special: From Taxi Driver to Signal, 7 Korean movies and dramas which depict his diverse artistry He then went onto play memorable roles in movies like Architecture 101, The Frontline and dramas like Tomorrow, with You, Signal, including the latest hit thriller series Taxi Driver. It was not until the 2011 movie Bleak Night that he found a breakthrough. One of his earlier notable works is Just Friends? a queer coming of age story. The actor studied acting and appeared in several short and indie films. He had joined to study biotechnology when he realized his calling was in acting. South Korean actor Lee Je Hoon’s venture into acting was a tale of calling. ![]()
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