‘Bloodhounds’ Cast: Meet the Actors Behind the Hit Netflix K-drama
While some of 2023's hit K-dramas center around revenge, romance, and power, Netflix delivered an interesting series through the webtoon-based "Bloodhounds."
Featuring a spectacular team-up between Woo Do Hwan and Lee Sang Yi, the 8-episode K-drama introduces a mix of the industry's legends, K-pop stars, and more.
Helmed by Jason Kim of "The Divine Fury" and "Midnight Runners," "Bloodhounds" depicts the story of two amateur boxers, Kim Gun Woo and Hong Wo Jin, who get intertwined with a huge organization led by terrifying loan shark Kim Myung Gil.
In their attempt to escape the danger, the duo meets a former gang boss who will change their fate forever.
From Woo Do Hwan, Lee Sang Yi and a slew of award-winning stars, here are the familiar faces seen in Netflix's "Bloodhounds."
Woo Do Hwan
Taking on the role of Kim Gun Woo, he gets caught up with Kim Myung Gil after his mother borrows from the lending company called Smile Capital.
Interestingly, "Bloodhounds" is among the actor's first projects after successfully completing his military service.
Apart from the Netflix series, Woo Do Hwan also starred in the recently-concluded historical K-drama "Joseon Attorney" with WJSN's Bona.
Besides, viewers might know Woo Do Hwan from the series "The King: Eternal Monarch" as Jo Young, the Captain of the Royal Guard and the second lead, Seok Dong Chul, in "Save Me."
Lee Sang Yi
Apart from headlining "Bloodhounds," Lee Sang Yi is also one of the lead stars in "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha," together with Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon Ho.
Adding to the list of his filmography, he also played as the main character in "Youth of May" and the upcoming K-drama "My Demon," along with Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung.
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However, besides his supporting and lead roles, Lee Sang Yi also had a slew of cameos in various K-dramas, like in "Crash Course in Romance," "Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist," and "Yumi's Cells" as Kim Go Eun's first ex-boyfriend.
Heo Joon Ho
One of the veteran stars who joined "Bloodhounds" is the award-winning actor Heo Joon Ho.
In the Netflix series, he took on the role of President Choi, the grandfather of Kim Hyun Joo (Kim Sae Ron), who is the former boss of Kim Myung Gil.
Viewers might know the A-list star as the North Korean ambassador, Lim Yong Su in "Escape from Mogadishu," and scholar Ahn Hyun in "Kingdom" seasons 1 and 2.
This 2023, Heo Joon Ho is set to star in two upcoming movies. First is joining as a supporting actor in "Noryang: The Sea of Death" and playing the lead role in "Possession," starring Kang Dong Won.
Park Sung Woong
Playing as the series' villain, Kim Myung Gil, Park Sung Woong surely set viewers on the edge of their seats with his terrifying moves against President Choi and the duo.
The versatile star also appeared in hit K-dramas, such as "Crash Landing on You," "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes," "Snowdrop," and more.
Choi Si Won
Despite Choi Si Won being active in his activities with UNICEF, the Super Junior member once again wowed K-drama fans with his versatility as he took on the role of chaebol's firstborn son, Director Hong Min Beom.
He played a significant role in bringing down Kim Myung Gil.
Interestingly, Choi Si Won's other works include "Love is for Suckers," "Work Later, Drink Now" seasons 1 and 2, "She Was Pretty," and more.
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