Seo In Guk as a special way to invite fans and promote his new movie "Project Wolf Hunting."
The South Korean heartthrob returns to the big screen with an action thriller movie helmed by Kim Hong Sun of "The Chase" and "The Con Artists."
Over Seo In Guk's Instagram, he showed off his major transformation as he plays the role of Jong Du.
Seo In Guk Instagram: Actor Dons Full Bodied Tattooed on his First Villain Role in 'Project Wolf Hunting'
On his social media, the actor wowed his 3.4 million Instagram followers with his look as he plays his first villain role.
"Cute Jongdoo released. Let's meet cute Jongdoo in theaters," Seo In Guk's Instagram caption reads, as he flashed his smile while sporting tattoos over his face, neck, and arms.
Although the body art is only temporary, fans lauded how tattoos looked good on Seo In Guk.
Moreover, others say that they can't wait to watch his new movie "Project Wolf Hunting."
Seo In Guk's movie had its theatrical release on September 21and was also invited to be part of the 47th Toronto International Film Festival.
The South Korean movie is among the representatives of the Midnight Madness Category, which started last September 8.
Joining Seo In Guk as the cast are Jang Dong Yoon, Choi Gwi Hwa, veteran actor Sung Dong Il and "Alchemy of Souls" star Jung So Min.
Seo In Guk Shares his Thoughts About Sporting Completely Different Visuals for 'Project Wolf Hunting'
Viewers often see Seo In Guk portraying protagonist roles may it be in K-drama or movies; however, he surprised the fans when he appeared as the villain in "Project Wolf Hunting."
What's interesting is that he looked unrecognizable with his full-bodied tattooed and perfectly chiseled physique as he plays first-degree murderer Park Jong Doo, one of the most wanted by the in Interpol and leads the rebellion during the authorities' mission at the Pacific Ocean.
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In an interview obtained by a news portal, the actor talks about the changes he did to play his first villain role.
Too young to be a gang boss, Park Jong Doo hides his personality and wants to look intimidating through tattoos.
He revealed that the production team took 3 hours to cover his body with tattoos using very realistic-looking stickers.
"The design was made by the director and tattooist Aerok. I just gave my opinion here and there, and everything came together very well," he said.
Moreover, Seo In Guk purposely gained 16 kilograms to fit in his character's image.
"I thought he needs to have an [intimidating] aura, which is why I bulked up in size," he said, adding that his goal is "to reach the level of a UFC fighter. It's like how it feels different to see a very ferocious wolf than just a wolf."
"Project Wolf Hunting" is Seo In Guk's next project after the rom-com series "Cafe Minamdang."
Interestingly, he is in talks to headline the cast of "Smoking Gun" penned by "Cafe Minamdang" screenwriter.
