Lee Jong Suk is back and is once again leaving us in awe with his solid performance in his new drama "Big Mouth"! The Korean heartthrob is currently receiving huge praises for his brilliant acting as a third-rate lawyer turned genius conman in the new legal-thriller series. Here's what people are saying!

Lee Jong Suk's K-drama 'Big Mouth' Makes Successful Debut

Lee Jong Suk went on a hiatus to fulfill his mandatory military service. He officially got discharged from the army in January 2021, but the actor remained on break. Then, this 2022, the "Pinocchio" star surprised many with back-to-back projects.

In June, he made a special appearance in the film "The Witch 2." The following month, Lee Jong Suk finally made his small screen return through "Big Mouth."

The drama just premiered with two episodes down, but viewers are already giving praises to the actor's performance and the much-anticipated drama's storyline.

Lee Jong Suk Receives Enthusiastic Response for Performance in 'Big Mouth'

Based on Sports Chosun's report on August 1, Lee Jong Suk's impressive return gives viewers heightened anticipation on his performance.

As the main protagonist, Lee Jong Suk was able to showcase his strong characterization in the role as Lawyer Park Chang Ho.

In the first two episodes, his new case turned him into a genius con artist, and viewers sing high praises to the actor's ability to showcase various emotions perfectly as the character fights for survival inside the prison.

Here's what viewers are saying:

• Lee Jong-suk's acting never fails, plus YoonA, it's a double combo, right!! These are the people who act, I'm nervous, it feels like riding a roller coaster, even though it's only been 2 eps
• This is another "best actor" acting worthy scene for Lee Jong Suk.. The details he put through when acting to make sure he delivers it like "while being strangled" - His voice, diction, the tremble and his facial expressions
• ChangHo's struggle is real, incredible performance from Lee Jong Suk
• Never in my wildest dream could I imagine that Jongsuk will be able to spit at someone's face. With his sweet face but he nailed it!! No one can deny the fact that he is a great actor with superb acting skills

"Big Mouth" having Lee Jong Suk as the lead actor plays an important factor in the completeness of the drama.

Park Chang Ho is a lawyer with a 10% winning rate. In the first two episodes, he got entangled in a huge murder case that locked him in jail, and pinned him as the genius swindler "Big Mouse."

The model-actor meticulously portrayed the emotions of Park Chang Ho, who encountered a big turning point in his life as he currently battles hierarchy in prison.

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Park Chang Ho's three-dimensional character, deft and edgy depending on the situation, proved Lee Jong Suk's excellent character digestibility.

'Big Mouth' Episode 2 Recap

Park Chang Ho establishes a plan on getting himself killed inside Gucheon Prison. He decides to divorce Miho (YoonA) and ending his life by instigating fights against the most dangerous inmates.

The NR Forum members and the director of Gucheon Prison, however, want to keep him alive to retrieve their money.

Will Park Chang Ho be able to turn the situation upside down? Let's all find out in the next "Big Mouth" episodes!

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Shai Collins wrote this.