Nam Joo Hyuk’s Performance in ‘Vigilante’ Gains Attention – Here’s Why
Nam Joo Hyuk once again proved how versatile he is after landing the lead role in "Vigilante."
After "Moving" and "The Worst of Evil," Disney+ released another interesting K-drama that will surely keep the viewers wanting for more.
Officially premiered on November 8, the webtoon-based K-drama is gaining the attention of viewers as it showcases an intriguing storyline, not to mention an amazing cast lineup.
Other than Nam Joo Hyuk, the "Vigilante" cast includes "Money Heist: Korea" stars Yoo Ji Tae, Kim So Jin, and Lee Joon Hyuk.
Nam Joo Hyuk Stuns Viewers With His Dual Role
Taking on the role of Kim Ji Yong, he is a model police student by day but acts as an anti-hero and mysterious vigilante at night.
He punishes criminals who managed to escape the law through the loopholes of the justice system.
Releasing the first two episodes of "Vigilante," the show depicts what prompted him to become the anti-hero.
When he was a kid, Kim Ji Yong witnessed how his mother was killed right before his eyes.
Although the court punished the suspect, he only spent a brief moment inside the prison, which was not enough considering that he committed a murder.
Now that he is about to graduate college, he gets reunited with the person who killed his mother and gave him the punishment that he deserved.
Netizens Go Crazy Over Nam Joo Hyuk's 'Vigilante' Character
Per report, "Vigilante" garnered a positive response from viewers during the show's debut.
As mentioned by a streaming aggregator service, Flix Patrol, Nam Joo Hyuk's K-drama comeback topped South Korea for two consecutive days.
In addition, it also entered the top 3 in other countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan.
On top of that, "Vigilante" scored 7.6/10 on IMDB for the show's first two episodes.
As for Twitter, fans and netizens gushed over Nam Joo Hyuk's amazing portrayal of the anti-hero character, noting that he has improved his acting skills and has shown how versatile he is as an actor.
ok let me talk about my hottie a d his incredible acting! bro does action so well i need him to be casted more in aggressive feisty kdramas and his intense gaze just wow #Vigilante #namjoohyuk pic.twitter.com/6z206vTf1J
— Choco🍉 (@melonnpop) November 9, 2023
Where Can I Watch Nam Joo Hyuk's drama 'Vigilante'?
After the K-dramas first two episodes, Nam Joo Hyuk will continue to amaze viewers with his role as the anti-hero in "Vigilante."
With a total of 8 episodes, "Vigilante" season 3 will air on November 15 exclusively on Disney+.
Yoo Ji Tae transforms into chief investigator Cho Heon, who is going after the mysterious vigilante, while Kim So Jin plays a reporter, who publicized the strange activity and called the person "the vigilante."
Lastly, Lee Joon Hyuk plays the second-generation chaebol, Cho Kang Ok, who fully supports the mission of the vigilante.
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Written by Geca Wills
