Nam Joo Hyuk is in talks to star as a dark hero in webtoon-based K-drama "Vigilante."
After his hit coming-of-age series with Kim Tae Ri in "Twenty-Five Twenty-One," viewers will see his versatility as an actor as he portrays a challenging role.
Nam Joo Hyuk Courted to Star in Upcoming K-drama' Vigilante'
In an exclusive report cited by Sports Chosun, the South Korean heartthrob is selected to play the main character in the forthcoming OTT series.
Meanwhile, Nam Joo Hyuk's agency, Management Soop, confirmed to Newsen that the actor is courted to lead the drama and "is positively reviewing his appearance" for the upcoming series.
As mentioned, it is based on the webtoon of the same name written by Kim Kyu Sam.
If the 28-year-old star officially accepts the offer, he will play the dark hero Jiyong, a young police officer who hunts criminals who are not properly vindicated for their crimes.
However, behind this is a dark past that Jiyong and his family encountered.
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What made him enter the police academy is to look for his parents' enemies, withe the desire to give criminals a lesson not to mess with his family and neighborhood.
Fans Thrilled for Nam Joo Hyuk's New Drama
Following the news regarding Nam Joo Hyuk's offer to play a dark hero, netizens expressed their excitement to see the actor portray a different character.
Over Twitter, fans lauded how the actor looked precisely like the webtoon character.
Its literally him #NamJooHyuk #Vigilante pic.twitter.com/tfvRhxYKdD
— Lizzie 🦋🥂 (@Wonderggone) April 20, 2022
Although there's no confirmation yet regarding the upcoming K-drama, some have already sent their wishes for the actor on his new project.
Baek Yijin era gonna end 🥲 Good luck Nam Joo Hyuk https://t.co/EO9CPml0Pu
— ayo_th (@tashahassan1234) April 20, 2022
From Runway to K-drama Heartthrob
Starting as a runway model, Nam Joo Hyuk successfully solidified his career as an actor after landing remarkable characters and smash-hit K-drama.
His popularity skyrocketed after playing the role of amateur swimmer Jung Joon Hyeong in the rom-com series "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" with a reel to real-life partner Lee Sung Kyung.
Fans lauded how the two lead stars exude undeniable chemistry playing young lovers in the rom-com series.
From the coming of age series, Nam Joo Hyuk then starred in the fantasy K-drama "The Bride of Habaek" opposite Shin Se Kyung. From then on, he has been unstoppable, headlining various projects.
Interestingly, in 2020, the South Korean heartthrob once again proved his reign after joining the cast of "Start-Up."
Nam Joo Hyuk took the role of tech genius Nam Do San alongside Bae Suzy and Kim Seon Ho.
This 2022, the 28-year-old star headlined another coming-of-age K-drama, making it one of the most talked-about series in the first quarter of the year.
He starred alongside Kim Tae Ri in tvN's "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" with fellow lead stars Choi Hyun Wook and WJSN's Bona.
