Yoo Ji Tae Says He Did THIS to Look Like His Webtoon Character in ‘Vigilante’
Yoo Ji Tae, along with the "Vigilante" cast, shared their experiences during the filming and spoke about the highlights that viewers shouldn't miss in the upcoming K-drama.
Together with Lee Joon Hyuk, Kim So Jin, and director Choi Jung Yeol, the group graced the event to meet the press and discuss the things that viewers should expect in the series.
Unfortunately, fellow lead actor Nam Joo Hyuk was absent during the press conference because he is currently doing his military service after enlisting in March.
Is 'Vigilante' Worth Watching?
Based on the webtoon of the same name, "Vigilante" is an action-thriller K-drama that depicts the journey of a student and his double life.
Kim Ji Yong, played by Nam Joo Hyuk, is a diligent student from a police academy, but at night, he transforms into a vigilante, punishing the criminals who evade the law in order to protect the citizens from people like them.
Joining him is Lee Joon Hyuk, who takes on the role of second-generation Chaebol, named Jo Kang Ok. He is the vice chairman of the leading company, DK Group, and is a big fan of the vigilante.
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Things will get complicated through Yoo Ji Tae's character as he portrays the role of detective Cho Heon. His mission is to chase the mysterious vigilante who puts the law in his hands.
During the press conference, Yoo Ji Tae shared the huge transformation he underwent for the role.
Yoo Ji Tae Bulked Up to Look Like His Webtoon Character in 'Vigilante'
Viewers fell in love with Yoo Ji Tae's mysterious character in "Money Heist: Korea" after he played the role of The Professor.
Interestingly, viewers will see a different side of him as he takes on a new character in "Vigilante."
Yoo Ji Tae revealed that he purposely gained weight for the role and changed his physique to be fit like Cho Yeon.
"I gained 20kg to build the character's appearance and tried a new experience by increasing muscles," he revealed, as obtained by a media outlet.
Director Choi Jung Yeol supported Yoo Ji Tae's confession and said that he did look like the character after seeing him ahead of the filming.
"When he appeared at the meeting, I thought Joheon just came in, not Yoo Ji-tae. It was perfect, from his gestures to his hair and costumes."
As for the other cast members, like Lee Joon Hyuk, he sought inspiration from other characters that were similar to his roles to embody Jo Kang Ok.
"I looked for references in documentaries and entertainment shows to create my character."
Where to Watch 'Vigilante'
Predicted to follow in the footsteps of "Moving" with its huge success worldwide, "Vigilante" will officially hit the small screens on November 8.
Viewers will get to watch the eight episodes of the whole season via Disney+ and Hulu.
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Written by Geca Wills
