Ji Chang Wook of "Backstreet Rookie," who impressed viewers with both his comical acting and heartwarming moments, shared his thoughts as the drama comes to an end.
The SBS Friday drama "Convenience Store Saetbyul" or "Backstreet Rookie," where Ji Chang Wook starred as the convenience store owner Choi Dae Hyun, who provided laughter and mixed emotions to the viewers every weekend, will finally come to an end.
As seen in the last episode, back in his home, Dae Hyun admits to his parents that Saetbyul has decided to leave and that he didn't want to get in her way. There, he expressed his heartfelt feelings and reveals the truth that that money and fame isn't necessary - he wants to live the same sort of life as them.
Choi Dae Hyun decided to quit his job as an office consultant and went back to the convenience store desperately waiting for Saetbyul's text. Afterward, Daehyun and Saetbyul were reunited to have their happy ending.
Since the drama has ended, the lead star Ji Chang Wook received a lot of positive reviews for his passionate performance, which gave a sense of satisfaction and warm emotions to the viewers. Most people noticed that the actor wholly transformed into a "mild taste" character that they have never experienced before. He has captured the hearts of the viewers with his new role.
Ji Chang Wook preformed his character with a colorful charm together with his comical acting and often child-like personality. He has proved his limitless acting skills in this drama. Upon the conclusion of the show, Ji Chang Wook expressed how he felt and said that he enjoyed every moment while filming the drama, and also shared, "The convenience store set was also very affectionate, and I finished it happily and joyfully thanks to the people who were with me. Thank you for watching."
Moving forward, the "Convenience Store Saetbyul" (Backstreet Rookie) ranked first in the mini-series for eight consecutive weeks from its premiere and No. 1 in the drama in the first half of the global OTT platform iQIYI. The said drama has achieved its beautiful ending by renewing its own highest ratings.
