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Hwang Chan-sung, 'A Murderous Affair in Antebellum Georgia 2' gains overseas popularity... "Tae-gyeom, a character beyond a villain"
by. TaeYun Jeong

[Dispatch=Reporter Jung Tae-yoon] Actor Hwang Chan-sung is receiving favorable reviews from global viewers for his first villain role.

Hwang Chan-sung took on the role of 'Tae-geom' in Netflix's 'Hunting Dogs' Season 2. He portrays a multi-dimensional character who crosses the boundary between good and evil while maintaining human choices until the end.

Hwang Chan-sung showcased intense narrative, differentiated action, and restrained emotional acting. He completed an empathetic character that transcends a simple villain, demonstrating an acting transformation that goes beyond his existing image.

On overseas communities such as Reddit and MyDramaList, positive reactions continue, with comments like "The differentiated action style is impressive" and "The character elevates the immersion of the drama."

Hwang Chan-sung's Instagram followers increased by approximately 200,000 in a matter of days, evidencing global fans' interest. TikTok followers and content views and engagement are also rising together.

The popularity of 'Hunting Dogs' Season 2 is also strong. It is recording 8.1 on IMDb. Major countries are maintaining scores in the early-to-mid 8 range, sustaining an even viewership across the global landscape.

Meanwhile, Hwang Chan-sung is reviewing his next project based on global response. On the 9th and 10th of next month, he is scheduled to meet local fans through 2PM's 15th debut anniversary concert at Tokyo Dome in Japan.

<Photo provided by L'Zule Entertainment>

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