Nam Joo Hyuk Discusses How He Prepares For First Action Drama "Vigilante," What Draws Him To It, And More

Disney+’s original series “Vigilante” has dropped new stills of Nam Joo Hyuk in character!

Based on a webtoon of the same name, “Vigilante” follows the story of Kim Ji Yong (Nam Joo Hyuk), an exemplary police university student who upholds the law by day but becomes a vigilante by night, taking matters into his own hands against criminals who escape justice.

At a young age, Kim Ji Yong tragically lost his mother to the violent hands of neighborhood thugs. Witnessing these criminals returning to crime even after being shown leniency and released from prison, Kim Ji Yong has since made it his mission to judge criminals who have escaped the law.

Nam Joo Hyuk, who is taking on the action genre for the first time through “Vigilante,” spared no effort in training for realistic and authentic action scenes. From weight training to boxing, judo, martial arts, and more, he underwent rigorous training to ensure the action was vividly brought to life.

Nam Joo Hyuk remarked, “‘Vigilante’ was a webtoon I really liked, and I decided to star in the drama because I had a strong desire to portray the character Kim Ji Yong.”

When Kim Ji Yong is a police university student, Nam Joo Hyuk portrays him as an average student in his twenties, seamlessly blending in with his peers in both appearance and demeanor. When he transforms into Vigilante, he pulls down his hoodie and conveys the character’s intricate psychology through a slightly darker portrayal. His portrayal of a character with complex emotions is expected to add an extra layer of intrigue to the drama.

Nam Joo Hyuk shared, “Since it’s my first action project, I had many discussions with the martial arts team about the details throughout filming. I believed that my character should exhibit a distinct vibe when in a police uniform compared to his Vigilante persona. When portraying the character in his Vigilante role, I focused on presenting a somewhat darker and more solemn figure. Instead of overtly displaying emotions, I tried to act by internalizing those emotions.”

Director Choi Jeong Yeol also expressed his satisfaction with Nam Joo Hyuk’s casting, saying, “For the main character Kim Ji Yong, I had hoped to find an actor who could depict the fine line between good and evil, with a spark in his eyes but also sadness in his gaze. Nam Joo Hyuk portrayed those aspects very well, and there were many moments when I was in awe [while watching his performance].”

“Vigilante” is set to premiere on November 8, with two new episodes released every Wednesday for a total of eight episodes. Watch a teaser here!

While waiting, catch Nam Joo Hyuk in “Remember” below:

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