Park Shin-hye (S.A.L.T Entertainment)

Actress Park Shin-hye made an impressive first appearance in the SBS drama “Pinocchio” on Wednesday.

In the drama, Park plays the role of Choi In-ha, who suffers from a fictional symptom called “Pinocchio Syndrome.” The illness makes her unable to lie, because if she does, she ends up having bouts of hiccups.

Despite her short appearance in the first episode, Park’s unique character soon gained spotlight for its pure and honest charms.

Park Shin-hye (S.A.L.T Entertainment)

Instead of avoiding her defect, her character accepts the symptoms and only tells the truth.

The viewers of the drama are further anticipating the next episode to be aired and Choi In-ha’s future as a reporter.

The Wedesday-Thursday drama “Pinocchio” is about rookie reporters at the social affairs desk who fight for justice. The first episode broadcast Wednesday marked a 7.8 percent viewing rate.

By Kim Min-jin (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)