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The production team of the upcoming Wednesday-Thursday drama The Day of the Kidnapping released the third teaser on August 21st. The teaser showcases the unique relationship between an inept kidnapper Kim Myung Joon and the genius girl Choi Ro Hee, who disguise themselves as a father-daughter pair.
The Day of the Kidnapping is a comedy thriller that tells the story of Kim Myung Joon (Yoon Kye Sang), an inept kidnapper, and Choi Ro Hee (Yu Na), an 11-year-old genius girl. Based on a novel by author Jung Hae Yeon, the drama strikes a delicate balance between comedy and mystery.
The lineup of talented actors includes Yoon Kye Sang, Park Sung Hoon, Yu Na, Kim Shin Rok, Kim Sang Ho, Seo Jae Hee, and Kang Young Seok, among others.
Yoon Kye Sang takes on the role of the inept kidnapper Kim Myung Joon. Planning a kidnapping to cover his daughter's medical expenses, he becomes entangled in an incident and is pursued as a murder suspect. Yu Na plays the role of Choi Ro Hee, a brilliant girl suffering from memory loss. With her cynical attitude and extraordinary intellect, Choi Ro Hee forms an unlikely bond with Kim Myung Joon.
The third teaser draws viewers' attention to the stark contrast between Kim Myung Joon, who doesn't have a shred of similarity with Ro Hee in terms of age, personality, and intelligence. Kim Myung Joon, with his clumsiness and foolish actions, is juxtaposed against the exceptional brilliance and intelligence of Choi Ro Hee, emphasizing their intriguing mismatch.
Especially intriguing are the reversed character dynamics, where it's unclear who is the adult and who is the child. The scene where Ro Hee realizes her and Kim Myung Joon's true identities and hands him a self-written agreement, saying, "Swear. Promise you won't kill me", amplifies curiosity about the unexpected alliance formed between them. Likewise, Ro Hee's awkward smile and response, "He's my dad" when asked, "What's your relationship?" adds to the intrigue. The fact that Ro Hee hides even the identity of her kidnapper and collaborates with him raises questions about their story.
The humorous bickering and banter between Kim Myung Joon and Ro Hee, sometimes like family and other times like friends, also invokes laughter. From their first encounter, where Ro Hee not only doesn't back down but gains the upper hand over Kim Myung Joon, to her consecutive attacks using her witty retorts and sharp criticisms, she shows dominance.
Tune in for the premiere of The Day of the Kidnapping on September 13th. Watch the teaser here.
