Namgoong Min Reportedly Gained 10kg of Muscle for his Upcoming Drama ‘The Veil’
Namgoong Min has fully immersed himself in the role of an elite agent for the upcoming K-drama "The Veil."
Amid the release of intriguing teasers for the MBC series, the 43-year-old actor wowed his fans with massive transformation as he portrays the character of National Intelligence Service's (NIS) top agent Han Ji Hyuk.
Namgoong Min's New Drama Prompted Him to Gain 10kg of Muscle
Known for being a versatile actor, the "Doctor Prisoner" star made drastic changes in his body to perfectly fit his appearance to the character.
According to a local outlet, the actor bulked up for the drama and reportedly gained 10kg of muscle through exercise, flaunting a jaw-dropping physique in one of Namgoong Min's Instagram posts.
Shared on July 1, the South Korean star looked unrecognizable with his Hulk-like physique, showing off his ripped body.
With this, fans praised his dedication for his role and pointed out the unbelievable things he does for acting.
Of course, this also stimulates the curiosity of others as to how a top-secret agent ended up with unrecognizable looks and bloodied appearance.
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'The Veil' Release Date, Cast and What We Know So Far
Helmed by Kim Sung Yong, who is the genius behind the 2018 drama "My Healing Love," alongside screenwriter Park Seok Ho, the upcoming MBC mystery crime drama, follows the story of Han Ji Hyuk, played by Namgoong Min.
In the drama, he is NIS' top elite agent known for his undeniable skills and missions that he completed.
Unfortunately, his one mission led him to his downfall. It came after he failed to drive an organized crime syndicate and unexpectedly vanished in the face of the earth.
However, after a year of mysteriously being away from his service, he made a bold comeback and returned by joining a crime syndicate in hopes of finding the traitor who plotted his failure.
Aside from the actor, "The Veil" cast members also include Park Ha Sun, who took on the role of Seo Soo Yeon, the Crime Information Center head who is known for being excellent at solving cases.
Joining them is rookie actress Kim Ji Eun, who appears in dramas such as "I Have Three Boyfriends," and "Strangers from Hell" is set to play Yoo Je Yi, a talented young woman, and a promising NIS agent, who will be Han Ji Hyuk's field partner.
"The Veil" release date is slated to broadcast on September 17, airing every Friday and Saturday on MBC.
'The Veil' Screenwriter Share Thoughts on Namgoong Min Portrayal as an Elite Agent
According to a local outlet, screenwriter Park Seok Ho lauded Namgoong Min's presence and his acting skills in "The Veil."
In an interview, the screenwriter mentioned that the actor is indeed a perfect fit to play Ji Hyuk, not just physically but through his impeccable acting skills.
"Actor Namgoong-min is already perfectly matched with the main character both internally and externally. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has taken over the entire drama beyond just the role."
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Written by Geca Wills
