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JTBC's Behind Your Touch concluded its run with a nationwide rating of 9.29%, receiving immense praise and love from fans. The K-drama was a multi-genre series incorporating comedy, suspense, thrill, and fantasy.
Behind Your Touch takes place in the rural village of Mujin, known for its crime-free environment, where a diligent veterinarian named Bong Ye Bun (Han Ji Min) unexpectedly develops psychometric abilities, allowing her to see the past of both animals and humans. She teamed up with Seoul's elite detective, Moon Jang Yeol (Lee Min Ki), who came to the village and sought Ye Bun for her extraordinary power, to solve cases.
The drama seamlessly transitioned between comedy and thrill, keeping the viewers anticipating the coming episodes.
In response to the conclusion of Behind Your Touch, Han Ji Min shared her thoughts in an interview. She portrayed the character of Bong Ye Bun, who suddenly gained psychometric abilities and unintentionally played a pivotal role in solving crimes. Her ability to evoke laughter and convey poignant emotions - when it comes to her mother's death, her grandfather's sincerity, and her concern and empathy for the victims - earned her well-deserved praise.
When asked about her thoughts on the conclusion of the K-drama, she said, "Behind Your Touch was a show that I eagerly awaited as a viewer, watching it every week. Before the first episode aired, I had concerns and nervousness about trying a genre that mixed comedy and thriller for the first time, as I wasn't sure how viewers would react, especially since comedy is a matter of personal taste. After it started airing, many people told me they found it enjoyable, and the suspenseful aspects made them curious about who the culprit might be, so I was grateful. Now that it's ended, I have mixed feelings of satisfaction and sadness".
Commenting on what it was like to play a character with psychometric abilities, she said, "What if I had superpowers?" Just the thought of it is enjoyable, isn't it? I started from that imagination. If I suddenly gained superpowers, I thought I might believe I was going crazy or consider going to the hospital. The script also portrayed these realistic aspects of Ye Bun, so it felt natural when I acted it out. When Ye Bun started actively using her abilities to find the culprit, I wondered if I would have the courage to act without hesitation and think of the victims first. So, through acting, I could somewhat satisfy my curiosity about using superpowers in the role of Ye Bun".
Han Ji Min also revealed that only she knew who the killer was. She said, "Early in the filming, the director informed only me about the killer's identity. So, I had to keep the secret until it was revealed in the script, which was quite challenging. Even on set, the quest to find the killer was a topic of discussion, and Suho once asked me if the killer might be him. I couldn't say anything. Also, when we found out that the shaman (Park Hyuk Kwon) was the killer, it was chilling to see his innocent demeanor, and I was impressed by Park Hyuk Kwon's performance. While shooting, our set was serious, but it was also a lot of fun, and I was curious about how the scenes of finding the killer would be edited. When music was added and editing was done, I thought, 'The director must have had a plan', and I was once again impressed by his skills.
Further commenting on her memorable action scenes, she said, "For the scene where I climbed a utility pole to touch a bird, the director initially suggested that we skip that scene to spare me from difficulty. However, I thought, 'When will I ever get the chance to climb a utility pole like this?' and, 'When will I ever play a character like this?'. So, I told the director that I would do it. Then, the action team came to set, and compared to them, my action skills seemed modest. So, everyone had a good laugh. It was physically demanding, but I enjoyed it because it was something I had never done before. And the filming team was always very considerate, so I felt safe and had fun shooting".
Behind Your Touch marks Han Ji Min's third collaboration with the director. Sharing her thoughts on collaborating with him and his team again, she said, "As we continued working, we developed a better understanding of each other. We could quickly grasp each other's intentions when discussing the script, acting direction, and character development. For instance, if the director said, 'Ye Bun, you were cute'. What he meant was, 'You need to tone down your cuteness'. Both the director and I could understand each other's intentions quickly and efficiently, which helped us save a lot of time during filming. I had so much trust in the director that even if I had shortcomings, I believed he would fill those gaps, allowing me to focus solely on acting. I'm grateful for that".
Lastly, Han Ji Min left a message to the viewers, saying, "I'm grateful to the viewers who engaged in guessing who the culprit might be, making me feel a sense of happiness as an actor. While there was a sense of horror in the thriller genre, I hope that viewers will remember the laughter and warmth each character in the village of Mujin brought. I was very happy. Thank you".
