The Viu Original K-Drama Oh! My Guard, starring Jung Yong Hwa and Hong Seung Hee, officially premiered last week. Their chemistry—transitioning from bickering and squabbling to gradually drawing closer—has left viewers eagerly anticipating future plot developments! Let’s recap some of the most memorable moments from this week’s episodes!
Jung Yong Hwa Delivers a Fresh Surprise in Acting! Masterfully Handling Both Comedy and Tear-Jerking Scenes
In the Viu Original K-Drama Oh! My Guard, Jung Yong Hwa plays top star Eom Tae-bong, a renowned “romance master” who harbors a fatal secret flaw: an inability to film kiss scenes. In the drama, he not only faces threats from a suspicious figure but also navigates a growing bond with his secret bodyguard, Wu Hae-ra (played by Hong Seung Hee), moving from initial bickering and clashes to a steadily narrowing distance that adds plenty of charm to the show.
Jung Yong Hwa truly brings out Eom Tae-bong’s contrasting charms! During his banter with Wu Hae-ra, his expressive facial reactions and natural interactions consistently bring a warm smile to viewers’ faces. Conversely, when facing the loss of someone important, he delicately portrays the character’s inner longing and heartbreak. Switching effortlessly between comical and deeply emotional moments, Jung Yong Hwa once again showcases his versatile acting prowess!
Challenging IU’s Three-High-Notes in ‘Good Day’! Unexpectedly Becoming Wu Hae-ra’s “Carsickness Remedy”
In Episode 4, Eom Tae-bong notices Wu Hae-ra’s swollen, red eyes after she cried over claiming to have seen her late father the previous day. Unable to stop worrying about her, he suddenly announces during a live broadcast that he will sing a live performance. Being tone-deaf, he chooses to cover IU’s “Good Day” and even attempts her signature three-high-notes. To everyone’s surprise, not only are his pitch and timing completely off, but he goes hilariously off-key the entire time—unexpectedly bringing a smile to the downhearted Wu Hae-ra.
This singing clip left netizens in hysterics, prompting comments like: “He needs to apologize to IU,” “I thought my speakers were broken,” “It takes real talent to make a vocal powerhouse sound like this,” and “I laugh every single time I watch it.” It must be said—making an actual main vocalist act tone-deaf is no easy feat! Surprisingly, Eom Tae-bong’s singing later becomes Wu Hae-ra’s unconventional “carsickness remedy”; listening to his song through headphones whenever she rides in a car successfully alleviates her motion sickness.
Claiming Not to Care! Eom Tae-bong Still Takes the Initiative to Invite Wu Hae-ra Back
As they spend more time together, Eom Tae-bong realizes that Wu Hae-ra firmly believes she is Cha Hong-doo, the female lead character from his debut project Missing Crown Prince. At one point, he mistakes her for a stalker unable to distinguish fiction from reality, coldly stating, “Looking at you turns my stomach right now,” before firing her on the spot. However, once the bodyguard who always protected him in critical moments and understood his inner loneliness leaves, Eom Tae-bong finds himself unable to forget her.
At this juncture, accompanying team leader Namgoong Seok (Jo Jae Yoon) approaches Manager Park (Kim In Kwon) behind the scenes to negotiate keeping Wu Hae-ra by Eom Tae-bong’s side. After some persuasion, Eom Tae-bong finally reaches out to Wu Hae-ra again, awkwardly apologizing to her and inviting her back to work. Wu Hae-ra happily agrees, and as Eom Tae-bong watches her genuinely joyful expression, he finds himself unable to look away, as the distance between them subtly narrows once more!
Meanwhile, the man Wu Hae-ra believes to be her father is actually Choi Gu (Ahn Suk Hwan), a national veteran actor who played Cha Hong-doo’s father in Missing Crown Prince and now confuses drama with reality due to dementia. Seeing Wu Hae-ra shed tears while searching for her father, Eom Tae-bong decides to protect the world she believes in, inwardly reflecting: “The fake world you believe in is a world I must create for you.” This heartwarming tenderness leaves viewers even more excited for the future of their story! The Viu Original K-Drama Oh! My Guard streams exclusively on Viu every Saturday and Sunday at 10:55 PM.
