Lee Joon Hyuk unexpectedly gained the attention of netizens after updating his Instagram.
The actor is booked and busy on and off screen with his various activities, from his new movie "The Roundup: No Way Out" to his hit children's book. Besides being active in show business, the South Korean star is also dedicated doing various charitable activities.
Amid the promotional activities for his movie with Ma Dong Seok, Lee Joon Hyuk has participated as the original author of the book "Hello Popcorn."
Lee Joon Hyuk's Instagram Gains Attention -Here's Why
As Lee Joon Hyuk made a comeback to the big screen, the actor surprised viewers with his huge transformation as the movie's villain.
As mentioned by a news portal, the actor purposely gained weight to match the protagonist, Ma Dong Seok, who reprised his role as the legendary detective Ma Suk Do.
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With this, Lee Joon Hyuk gained around 20kg; hence, he looked different in "The Roundup: No Way Out."
During his interview with Hwang Kwang Hee's YouTube channel, the actor said that playing the role of Joo Sung Chul "was quite different" from what he did in the past.
He described the villain as "smart, violent, and lethal," adding, "My character is a villain who confronts Ma Seok Do's charisma with natural confidence."
However, Lee Joon Hyuk says that he is "overpowered" by Ma Dong Seok, a.k.a. Don Lee, in real life because of his huge physique.
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