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Directed by Yoo Seon Dong, and with the screenplay written by Kim Sae Bom, The Uncanny Counter Season 2: Counter Punch continues the thrilling adventure of the Counters (demon hunters), who have grown stronger with upgraded powers and the addition of a rookie counter. Together, they take on the growing evil forces that threaten humanity.
Kim Hi Eo Ra takes on the role of Gelly Berherd, a wicked character who revels in murder. As the spotlight intensifies on Kim Hi Eo Ra as a leading actress, she explains her choice to join The Uncanny Counter Season 2: Counter Punch, saying, "I enjoyed Season 1 so much". She further elaborates, "The character of Gelly that I will portray is immensely captivating. Moreover, I had the pleasure of working with Director Yoo Seon Dong previously in Bad and Crazy, and I cannot forget the enjoyable experience we shared. I chose it not only because I have strong trust in Director Yoo Seon Dong, but also because I thought it would be a fun project following Bad and Crazy.
Kim Hi Eo Ra expressed her feelings regarding Season 2, stating, "I had more anticipation than pressure about joining the cast. This role is entirely different from my previous character. It was an exhilarating and heartwarming experience to work alongside Jin Seon Kyu and Kang Ki Young, two senior actors whom I deeply admire".
Particularly noteworthy is Kim Hi Eo Ra's visual transformation for her character for which she gets a blonde pixie haircut. The stills showcasing her transformation into an evil being received widespread acclaim from fans, who praised it as a "transformation never seen before". Kim Hi Eo Ra shares her excitement, stating, "Upon reading the script, I felt a strong desire to portray this character. Thus, I consider it another challenge in my acting career. I even built muscles and worked hard on dieting and exercising. Especially, I had a lot of fun with this personal project of transforming myself outwardly, such as getting a short haircut and bleaching my hair. Additionally, I attended an action school to learn various moves, such as falling, and I conducted a lot of research to deliver a more impressive performance. I'm thrilled to present viewers with a fresh side of me".
Kim Hi Eo Ra provides insights into her character Gelly in The Uncanny Counter Season 2: Counter Punch remarking, "Gelly freely expresses her emotions. I think viewers will find it interesting as a point of differentiation from the demons in Season 1, Ji Chung Shin (Lee Hong Nae) and Baek Hyang Hee (Ok Ja Yeon). Given the upgraded powers, viewers can anticipate even more vicious and formidable demons".
Finally, Kim Hi Eo Ra highlights the spectacle and impressive action sequences as the key elements that make Season 2 a must-watch. She says, "I believe the spectacular action and stunning visuals will captivate the audience", and hopes that the audience will enjoy the series.
The Uncanny Counter Season 2: Counter Punch will premiere on July 29th on Netflix.
