In consecutive episodes 3 and 4 of the KBS 2TV Monday and Tuesday drama “Nothing Uncovered” the true colors of the husband, Seol Woo Jae (played by Jang Seung Jo), was revealed. The woman who he claimed to be stalking him, turned out to be his ex-lover, and on the day his ex-lover died, he was again proven to be with another woman. Ironically, his love for his wife seems genuine in this chaotic situation. The “Pretty Trash,” appealing with deer-like eyes, stole the viewers’ attention as he pleaded with the unfairness of the affair.
The 120 minutes of the episodes were engrossing. The viewers were so engaged in the episodes because he played a naive victim, and Seol Woo Jae, who strongly denied any involvement in an affair, viewers clearly found Cha Eun Sae (played by Han Ji Eun) as his lover. There was a secret video of Seol Woo Jae and Cha Eun Sae’s affair on his second phone, which was seen by Jung Won (played by Kim Ha Neul). Seol Woo Jae’s voice in the video, expressing love for Cha Eun Sae, immediately stirred intense feelings of betrayal and shock, making viewers want to grab his nape and confront him with his infidelity.
Contrary to his affectionate and gentle demeanor, his revelation of a dark side intensified his curiosity about his true identity. His violent behavior was also captured on the café security camera, and his menacing face when confronted with threats from Cha Geum Sae (played by Ko Gun Han) couldn’t contain his anger, thereby revealing his violent side. Jang Seung Jo’s versatile character transition earned praise for delivering an immersive performance that was impossible to take one’s eyes off
Jang Seung Jo is a husband who genuinely loves his wife but, ironically, has committed adultery and claims to have no harmful intentions. The guilt-filled eyes, combined with the deer-like pupils and his portrayal of himself as a genuine person, along with the intense emotional appeal for his wife’s affection, truly conveyed his feelings, leaving viewers in confusion. Furthermore, by establishing the sweet side of the husband’s character in the earlier episodes, Jang Seung Jo’s performance intrigued viewers to discover more than his loving, charming exterior.
In this way, Jang Seung Jo’s version of “Pretty Trash” provides the ultimate immersion in the drama “Nothing Uncovered,” airing every Monday and Tuesday at 10:10 PM on KBS2.
