[Lily's Take] Kang Ji-hwan Lost 7kg for His New Character
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Actor Kang Ji-hwan is taking on a new role of the Korean Sherlock in the upcoming drama "Children of a Lesser God".
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In the drama "Children of a Lesser God" starting on February 24th, Kang Ji-hwan will be playing a role of Cheon Jae-in, the elite detective with and IQ of 167 who only believes in facts, logic, and numbers. Kang Ji-hwan changed everything about himself for the character, including the tone of the voice, accent, and appearance. To portray sharp-witted, intuitive detective Cheon Jae-in, actor Kang Ji-hwan lost 7kg (about 15 lb) and gained some muscle.
His new character is nicknamed "The Korean Sherlock". Cheon Jae-in will be working with another detective Kim Dan, played by Kim Ok-vin, to solve mysterious cases involving a secretive crime organization.
By: Lily Lee
Lily Lee
Made in Korea, Raised in Hawaii, Living in Utah. She is an aspiring flight attendant who loves traveling as much as watching K-dramas. Historical romances are her favorite and she will forever be an IU fangirl. Lily Lee can be contacted via lmauliolav@gmail.com.