If Prince Heinrey's right-hand man looks familiar, there's a good reason.
Choi Dae Hoon is playing McKenna in the Disney+ series The Remarried Empress. McKenna is the cousin and secretary of Prince Heinrey (Lee Jong Suk) of the Western Kingdom, a man who doesn't hesitate to nag the free-spirited prince while staying firmly by his side. According to TV Report, Choi Dae Hoon adds laughs with natural expressions and a sly way of talking among the formal royals, and his banter with Lee Jong Suk eases the drama's tension. Overseas viewers have commented that "McKenna speaks for every viewer."
Choi Dae Hoon as McKenna | Photo: Disney+
Viewers may know him best as Bu Sang Gil in Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines, the role that made his catchphrase "Hak-ssi" go viral and earned him his first trophy since his 2002 debut, Best Supporting Actor at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. "Whenever you're tired and worn out, look in the mirror and shout, 'Hak-ssi!'" he said in his memorable acceptance speech.
The Remarried Empress follows Empress Navier (Shin Min Ah), who is told by Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji Hoon), whose heart has been stolen by Rashta (Lee Se Young), that he wants a divorce, and who responds by demanding approval to marry Heinrey. Since its release, it has ranked No. 1 among Korean titles in more than 90 regions, including the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and Brazil. Two new episodes are released every Wednesday, with episodes 7 and 8 arriving on November 18.
Source: TV Report
