Namgoong Min surprised his fans with a bloody sneak peek of his upcoming drama "The Veil."
Over his social media, the 43-year-old South Korean hottie looked unrecognizable as he transformed into an elite undercover agent for the soon-to-be-released MBC drama.
The "Doctor Prisoner" star dons a full beard and thick shaggy hair, almost covering his face.
Namgoong Min Updates Fans with a Bloody Sneak Peek of his Upcoming Drama "The Veil"
However, what piqued the interests of his Instagram followers is his muscular physique, flaunting his six-pack abs and toned biceps while being completely covered with blood.
In Namgoong Min's Instagram, he simply wrote "#BlackSun and #HanJihyuk" in reference to his character.
Meanwhile, the comment section is filled with fans gushing over the actor's stunning body while others trolled Namgoong Min and pointed out how he hilariously holds the lollipop.
What You Need to Know About the Upcoming K-Drama "The Veil"
The 43-year-old actor will return to K-drama following the success of his 2020 series "Awaken."
For his upcoming drama, Namgoong Min is set to take on the role of a lead elite field agent at the NIS (National Intelligence Service) named Han Ji Hyuk.
He will be working alongside Park Ha Sun, Kim Ji Eun, Kwon So Hyun, and a roster of powerhouse cast.
Helmed by "My Healing Love" director Kim Sung Yong and penned by screenwriter Park Seok Ho, "The Veil" is slated to air on September 1 and will be the newest Wednesday and Thursday drama under MBC.
The forthcoming action drama follows the story of Han Ji Hyuk, who vanishes in the face of the earth and goes missing after dealing with an organized crime syndicate.
After a year of going off the radar, the former top agent then made a grand return by joining a crime syndicate to track the traitor responsible for his downfall.
"The Veil" Teaser Showed Namgoong Min ImpressiveTransformation
Following the confirmation of the cast, MBC unveils a mind-boggling teaser featuring Namgoong Min's transformation.
In the still cuts, the broadcasting network showed off the actor's major shift from being a snappy lead field agent to becoming a completely different person sporting a grimy appearance.
According to an outlet, the producers lauded the 43-year-old star for his portrayal and revealed that they "trust" him as an actor.
Moreover, a representative from the drama even called character development a "genius of transformation."
"He draws admiration with not only his instant immersion into his character in difficult situations but also his detailed emotional performances. In addition, please check out 'The Veil' to see how Namgoong Min, a 'genius of transformation,' will show a different side of him."
Namgoong Min to Star in Upcoming "Doctor Prisoner 2"
Apart from the upcoming crime drama, Namgoong Min is set to reprise his role as Na Yi Je in the new season of the hit series, "Doctor Prisoner."
"Doctor Prisoner" Season 2 will be helmed again by directors Song Min Yeop and Hwang In Hyuk together with screenwriter Park Kye Ok, who also penned the previous season.
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Written by Geca Wills