”The Moon Flows Over This River” Kang Tae-oh ”perfectly copies” the facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice... A worthwhile ”double role”

*This article contains spoilers and synopsis. Actor Kang Tae-oh perfectly replicates the character with a 180-degree change in his acting, from facial expressions to gestures and tone of voice.
In the 5th episode of the MBC Fri-Sat TV series "The Moon Flows on This River" that aired on the 21st, Kang Tae Oh played the role of the traveling merchant Park Da Ri, whose soul was swapped with that of the Joseon Crown Prince Lee Kang.
The character's appearance was vividly portrayed through Lee Kang's face, capturing the viewer's attention in an instant. Park Da Ri's brilliant acting, which seems to have completely absorbed every detail, portrayed the character's transformations naturally and pleasantly.
This episode featured Lee Kang and Park Da Ri's hilarious life changes. Park Da Ri, who lives her daily life as the crown prince, is shocked.
In a daze, she behaves strangely here and there, and is reunited with Lee Kang, who has entered the palace as a rookie eunuch in Park Da-ri's body. The two try various methods to return her soul to its former self. They even kiss, but
Those who failed to return to their former bodies gradually began to rely on each other as they listened to each other's circumstances and feelings, and their deep feelings for each other began to grow. Their rapid intimacy created a thrill.
Kang Tae Oh portrayed the dual roles of Lee Kang and Park Da Ri in a three-dimensional way, drawing the viewer into the TV Series naturally. He meticulously incorporated the subtleties of his tone of voice, mannerisms, and emotions.
Park Da-ri's unique variety of facial expressions and dialect acting were brilliantly executed, vividly realizing the transformation of the character.
Kang Tae Oh's deep acting in romance also makes the audience's heart race with his heart-pounding, tense performance, which meticulously builds up the flow of emotions and adds comical reactions to them.
The heart-wrenching words and gazes exchanged while sincerely comforting Park Da-ri made viewers' hearts flutter. In particular, the scene where she reveals the deep wounds in her heart after having a nightmare was
Kang Tae Oh's deep acting conveys deep emotions, expressing the complex inner thoughts and feelings of Park Da Ri, who shares Lee Kang's memories.
In this way, Kang Tae Oh doubles the fun and charm of the role, delivering a brilliant performance that fully utilizes the essence of the genre.
His acting, which seems to be completely integrated with the character, adds vitality to every moment in the unique story of soul transformation, and it will be interesting to see what diverse roles Kang Tae Oh will take in leading the TV series.
Expectations are building for the show to be even stronger. "The Moon Flows Over This River" is broadcast every Friday and Saturday at 9:40 p.m.