The SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Praying Mantis: The Murderer's Outing" premiered on the 5th, drawing great attention from viewers. The first episode recorded a 7.3% viewership rating in the metropolitan area and 7.1% nationwide, ranking first in its time slot. This drama was noted as Go Hyun-jung's comeback work. Go Hyun-jung attracted viewers' attention with a unique storyline about the joint investigation between a serial killer mother and her detective son.

"Praying Mantis" is a high-intensity crime thriller where, more than 20 years after the brutal serial killer "Praying Mantis" was caught, copycat crimes occur, and a detective collaborates with his mother, the "Praying Mantis," whom he has hated all his life, to solve the case. Go Hyun-jung plays Jung Yi-shin, the serial killer "Praying Mantis" who brutally murdered five men and is the mother of Cha Soo-yeol (played by Jang Dong-yoon).

The drama begins with crimes imitating the serial killer Praying Mantis starting 23 years ago. Jung Yi-shin was living a special life in a solitary prison cell as a result of confessing to her murders in the past, but the public believes she died while incarcerated. Choi Jung-ho (played by Jo Sung-ha), who handled the past case, realizes that the current crimes are copycat offenses of the Praying Mantis and asks Jung Yi-shin for help. Jung Yi-shin sets the condition that she will only communicate through her son, Cha Soo-yeol.

The first meeting scene between Jung Yi-shin and Cha Soo-yeol creates tension. Jung Yi-shin appears relaxed, asking Cha Soo-yeol if he has children, but when the conversation turns to murder, she cannot hide her excitement. She provokes Cha Soo-yeol by saying, "I like the smell of blood. It's the scent you made when you were born into this world," heightening the tension.

While investigating the murder scenes and recalling past crimes, Jung Yi-shin provides clues about the perpetrator. Through this, Cha Soo-yeol discovers that the criminal copied the Praying Mantis's crimes by studying trial or investigation materials. This leads to the full-scale cooperation between Jung Yi-shin and Cha Soo-yeol.

From her first appearance, Go Hyun-jung captivated viewers' attention. Her gaze was unreadable, and her dialogue about murder was filled with excitement. Go Hyun-jung delivered chilling lines with smooth pacing, maintaining tension. Her delicate emotional expression further deepened viewers' immersion.

In the drama's final scene, Go Hyun-jung dominated the screen with a chilling smile, revealing a powerful presence. From the first episode, Go Hyun-jung gave "Praying Mantis" a distinct color and charm, captivating viewers. Her acting increased anticipation for the story's future development.

The second episode of "Praying Mantis" will air on the 6th at 9:50 PM. Interest in Go Hyun-jung's performance and the drama's progression is rising.