It's not just an action movie, but it's also fun for it's thought-provoking social discussion. Kim Ji-yong says, "Some crimes deserve to be criminalized," while the pundits who criticize him call Vigilante a "petty criminal. In today's era where violent crimes are rampant, Vigilante's behavior is both cathartic and also made us think about the dilemma of using violence to payback crime that the law can't. It also resonates with a variety of problematic phenomena in modern society, such as the media's blind pursuit of scoops and the overreaching of individual broadcaster that leads to form a public sympathy.
There are some somewhat obvious dramatic setups here and there, but it doesn't make the story too heavy, so it feels well-balanced.
Nam Joo-hyuk's acting transformation is also something to look forward to in "Vigilante. Nam Joo-hyuk has mainly shown his heartwarming charm as the "romantic lead" in many of his works, Not only does he pull off a sharp and solid actions as Kim Ji-yong but he does a great job of portraying a character who is neither absolutely good nor absolutely evil, and the way he gradually becomes "darker" as he punished the evildoers. It's refreshing to see the face of the "villain" in Nam Joo-hyuk, especially when he brutally punishes crime offenders.
Kim So-jin and Yoo Ji-tae also add to the level of immersion by their captivating portrayals of Choi Mi-ryeo, who alternately causes irritation and 'cathartic' feeling between her obsession with scoops and her journalistic integrity, and Cho Heon, who exudes a mysterious charm. It will be interesting to see how Cho Kang-ok, who will be played by Lee Joon-hyuk, who has yet to appear, will be integrated in the subsequent drama to build the story, and whether the drama will be able to run to the end without losing the pace and balance of the first half. It will be released on Disney+ on the 8th.
VIGILANTE Original Creator Impressed: “Top-Notch Casting, Beyond the Webtoon in terms of Thrills and Action.”
The synchronicity poster unveiled in Kim Kyu-sam's artistic style showcased the overwhelming synchronicity with the original series. After < VIGILANTE > pre-release, Kim Kyu-sam was effusive in his praise, stating “Every episode had a remarkably satisfying ending. In terms of overall action & thrills, it feels like the story has gone beyond the original. The expansion of my imagination was so delightful.” Furthermore, Kim Kyu-sam, the < VIGILANTE > webtoon creator, expressed his admiration for the high synchronicity in the casting, saying, “I loved how actor Nam Joo Hyuk, who plays 'Kim Ji-yong,' had a stern demeanor that contrasted with his boyish appearance.” When asked about the key points of the 'Vigilante' series, the original creator emphasized, “It would be really interesting to focus on how the actors interpret and portray the webtoon characters.”
"Nam Joo Hyuk Discusses How He Prepares For First Action Drama 'Vigilante,' What Draws Him To It, And More"
Nam Joo Hyuk, who is taking on the action genre for the first time through “Vigilante,” spared no effort in training for realistic and authentic action scenes. From weight training to boxing, judo, martial arts, and more, he underwent rigorous training to ensure the action was vividly brought to life.
Nam Joo Hyuk remarked, “‘Vigilante’ was a webtoon I really liked, and I decided to star in the drama because I had a strong desire to portray the character Kim Ji Yong.” When Kim Ji Yong is a police university student, Nam Joo Hyuk portrays him as an average student in his twenties, seamlessly blending in with his peers in both appearance and demeanor. When he transforms into Vigilante, he pulls down his hoodie and conveys the character’s intricate psychology through a slightly darker portrayal. His portrayal of a character with complex emotions is expected to add an extra layer of intrigue to the drama.
Nam Joo Hyuk shared, “Since it’s my first action project, I had many discussions with the martial arts team about the details throughout filming. I believed that my character should exhibit a distinct vibe when in a police uniform compared to his Vigilante persona. When portraying the character in his Vigilante role, I focused on presenting a somewhat darker and more solemn figure. Instead of overtly displaying emotions, I tried to act by internalizing those emotions.”
“Nam Joo Hyuk of Vigilante tries his first action...Boxing and martial arts.”
Nam Joo Hyuk, who is challenging the first action genre in his life through Vigilante spared no efforts for realistic action by receiving weight training, boxing, judo, and martial arts training. In addition, when he was a police student, Kim Jiyong, he captured the image of a college student who was no different from others in his 20s; while when he was Vigilante, he wore a hoodie deeply and expressed the inner side of a darker character with delicate & detailed acting. “I really liked the webtoon Vigilante and I chose it because I really wanted to play the role of Kim Jiyong,” Nam Joo Hyuk said, revealing his affection for the original work and how he chose it. Since it was my first action piece, I talked a lot with the martial arts team about the details and filmed it. I think the feeling was very different when I wore police uniforms and Vigilante clothes. When I was Vigilante, I acted with another seriousness, becoming darker. Rather than expressing emotions, I tried to take them internally and act," he said, revealing the process of struggling to capture the multi-layered image of Kim Ji-yong, who has a polar character.
Nam Joo Hyuk's performance, which has tried to capture characters with complex emotions, will further double the fun of the play. Director Choi Jungyeol, who directed Vigilante said, “I hope that Kim Jiyong, the main character, is an actor who expresses the boundary between good and evil well with eyes that express sadness in it. I thought about it, but actor Nam Joo Hyuk expressed it very well. There were many moments when I was impressed,” he said, expressing satisfaction with Nam Joo Hyuk's casting.
Yoo Ji Tae, who plays Vigilante's pursuer, gave affectionate praise to Nam Joo Hyuk saying, "Nam Joo Hyuk is an actor who has many advantages to expand into global content.”
Disney+’s original series “Vigilante” has released a brand new poster!
"Based on a webtoon of the same name, “Vigilante” follows the story of Kim Ji Yong (Nam Joo Hyuk), an exemplary police university student who upholds the law by day but becomes a vigilante by night, taking matters into his own hands against criminals who escape justice.
The released poster shows Kim Ji Yong with his body divided into two contrasting halves. The contrast between his left side, which is covered with a black hood, and the right side, which is clad in a police uniform, shows the duality of Kim Ji Yong, who is a model police university student by day and a vigilante who judges criminals who have escaped the law by night. The blood and scars on one side of his face and the coldness in his eyes show the vigilante’s strong determination and his conviction toward criminals who have escaped the law.
On the other hand, his other side, dressed in a neat police uniform and staring straight ahead, shows Kim Ji Yong, a model police student who is totally different from the vigilante. The words on the poster reading, “From now on, I will judge again,” seemingly hints at the vigilante’s unorthodox method of taking matters into his own hands and judging criminals with his own kind of justice. Viewers are curious about how Nam Joo Hyuk will portray the complex character of Kim Ji Yong."
2. “There is a clear reason why Nam Joo Hyuk was casted as Jiyong” “You can feel the strength of the hero” “Disney+ has delivered the exciting dark hero action that everyone wanted” [Cr: https://blog.naver.com/okjoa012/223230714935]
4. "Watched the first 3 eps of #Vigilante at #BIFF and it’s a lot of fun. The show plays around with hero conventions and notions of morality with a fresh spin that showcases the talent (and hotness) of Nam Joo Hyuk. Come for the action, stay for the shower scene." [Cr: https://twitter.com/DavidOpie/status/1711372566286499907]
5. "Well made, with a good-looking lead, compelling emotional beats, and plenty of wish fulfilment for an audience who wants to see bad guys taken down. The end of Ep 3 promises interesting complications for our hero. I for one would like to find out what happens next". [Cr: https://twitter.com/McGarmott/status/1710857328088502679]
“Vigilante, righteous and cruel… Nam Joo Hyuk, two perfect faces”
Actor Nam Joo Hyuk draws two perfect faces. He turned into a dark hero as Kim Jiyong in “Vigilante”. He showed ruthless action with blood splashing. Vigilante is based on a webtoon of the same name. The actors saved 120% of the original characters. The main character Nam Joo Hyuk's passionate performance was the best. Jiyong is passionate like an exemplary police student. However, there is a deep shade somewhere. Director Choi Jungyeol said, “I really like actor Nam Joo Hyuk's eyes. I thought there would be another eye in it” he said. “The expectation was right. He was Kim Jiyong himself”, he said.
Yoo Ji T ae said, “Vigilante is receiving good reviews at BIFF. Joo hyuk needs to be cheered and noticed more than anyone else, but it's a shame that he's not there.”
The drama is the hottest topic of the "On Screen" section of BIFF. The audience filled the three-story theater and at the end of the screening, the audience applauded enthusiastically.
“Vigilante director Choi Jeong-yeol revealed the behind-the-scenes details of Nam Joo Hyuk’s casting.”
Regarding Nam Joo Hyuk, who is currently serving in the military, PD Choi Jeong-yeol said, “I was always curious about actor Nam Joo Hyuk. “He has been a curious actor since he appeared on entertainment shows, debuted in dramas, and started acting.”
He said, “I like actor Nam Joo Hyuk’s eyes. “When I thought that he was a good match for the character Jiyong, I wanted to splatter a little blood on his face, so to speak, and kept thinking that there might be something different in his eyes.”
PD said, “The character Ji-yong appears as a very dual character with two different faces. When he was in the police force, he was very upright and smart, and when he was working as a vigilante at night, he had a strange smile & a fierce vibe. I thought it would be so fun to show that feeling,” he explained.
He continued, “He digested it so well that I am always grateful, even though he is not here right now. Thank you.”
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There are some somewhat obvious dramatic setups here and there, but it doesn't make the story too heavy, so it feels well-balanced.
Nam Joo-hyuk's acting transformation is also something to look forward to in "Vigilante. Nam Joo-hyuk has mainly shown his heartwarming charm as the "romantic lead" in many of his works, Not only does he pull off a sharp and solid actions as Kim Ji-yong but he does a great job of portraying a character who is neither absolutely good nor absolutely evil, and the way he gradually becomes "darker" as he punished the evildoers. It's refreshing to see the face of the "villain" in Nam Joo-hyuk, especially when he brutally punishes crime offenders.
Kim So-jin and Yoo Ji-tae also add to the level of immersion by their captivating portrayals of Choi Mi-ryeo, who alternately causes irritation and 'cathartic' feeling between her obsession with scoops and her journalistic integrity, and Cho Heon, who exudes a mysterious charm. It will be interesting to see how Cho Kang-ok, who will be played by Lee Joon-hyuk, who has yet to appear, will be integrated in the subsequent drama to build the story, and whether the drama will be able to run to the end without losing the pace and balance of the first half. It will be released on Disney+ on the 8th.
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000922913?lfrom=twitter
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The synchronicity poster unveiled in Kim Kyu-sam's artistic style showcased the overwhelming synchronicity with the original series. After < VIGILANTE > pre-release, Kim Kyu-sam was effusive in his praise, stating “Every episode had a remarkably satisfying ending. In terms of overall action & thrills, it feels like the story has gone beyond the original. The expansion of my imagination was so delightful.” Furthermore, Kim Kyu-sam, the < VIGILANTE > webtoon creator, expressed his admiration for the high synchronicity in the casting, saying, “I loved how actor Nam Joo Hyuk, who plays 'Kim Ji-yong,' had a stern demeanor that contrasted with his boyish appearance.” When asked about the key points of the 'Vigilante' series, the original creator emphasized, “It would be really interesting to focus on how the actors interpret and portray the webtoon characters.”
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000787330
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Nam Joo Hyuk, who is taking on the action genre for the first time through “Vigilante,” spared no effort in training for realistic and authentic action scenes. From weight training to boxing, judo, martial arts, and more, he underwent rigorous training to ensure the action was vividly brought to life.
Nam Joo Hyuk remarked, “‘Vigilante’ was a webtoon I really liked, and I decided to star in the drama because I had a strong desire to portray the character Kim Ji Yong.” When Kim Ji Yong is a police university student, Nam Joo Hyuk portrays him as an average student in his twenties, seamlessly blending in with his peers in both appearance and demeanor. When he transforms into Vigilante, he pulls down his hoodie and conveys the character’s intricate psychology through a slightly darker portrayal. His portrayal of a character with complex emotions is expected to add an extra layer of intrigue to the drama.
Nam Joo Hyuk shared, “Since it’s my first action project, I had many discussions with the martial arts team about the details throughout filming. I believed that my character should exhibit a distinct vibe when in a police uniform compared to his Vigilante persona. When portraying the character in his Vigilante role, I focused on presenting a somewhat darker and more solemn figure. Instead of overtly displaying emotions, I tried to act by internalizing those emotions.”
Cr: https://www.soompi.com/article/1620805wpp/nam-joo-hyuk-discusses-how-he-prepares-for-first-action-drama-vigilante-what-draws-him-to-it-and-more
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Nam Joo Hyuk, who is challenging the first action genre in his life through Vigilante spared no efforts for realistic action by receiving weight training, boxing, judo, and martial arts training. In addition, when he was a police student, Kim Jiyong, he captured the image of a college student who was no different from others in his 20s; while when he was Vigilante, he wore a hoodie deeply and expressed the inner side of a darker character with delicate & detailed acting. “I really liked the webtoon Vigilante and I chose it because I really wanted to play the role of Kim Jiyong,” Nam Joo Hyuk said, revealing his affection for the original work and how he chose it. Since it was my first action piece, I talked a lot with the martial arts team about the details and filmed it. I think the feeling was very different when I wore police uniforms and Vigilante clothes. When I was Vigilante, I acted with another seriousness, becoming darker. Rather than expressing emotions, I tried to take them internally and act," he said, revealing the process of struggling to capture the multi-layered image of Kim Ji-yong, who has a polar character.
Nam Joo Hyuk's performance, which has tried to capture characters with complex emotions, will further double the fun of the play. Director Choi Jungyeol, who directed Vigilante said, “I hope that Kim Jiyong, the main character, is an actor who expresses the boundary between good and evil well with eyes that express sadness in it. I thought about it, but actor Nam Joo Hyuk expressed it very well. There were many moments when I was impressed,” he said, expressing satisfaction with Nam Joo Hyuk's casting.
Yoo Ji Tae, who plays Vigilante's pursuer, gave affectionate praise to Nam Joo Hyuk saying, "Nam Joo Hyuk is an actor who has many advantages to expand into global content.”
Cr: https://mediapen.com/news/view/863492
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"Based on a webtoon of the same name, “Vigilante” follows the story of Kim Ji Yong (Nam Joo Hyuk), an exemplary police university student who upholds the law by day but becomes a vigilante by night, taking matters into his own hands against criminals who escape justice.
The released poster shows Kim Ji Yong with his body divided into two contrasting halves. The contrast between his left side, which is covered with a black hood, and the right side, which is clad in a police uniform, shows the duality of Kim Ji Yong, who is a model police university student by day and a vigilante who judges criminals who have escaped the law by night. The blood and scars on one side of his face and the coldness in his eyes show the vigilante’s strong determination and his conviction toward criminals who have escaped the law.
On the other hand, his other side, dressed in a neat police uniform and staring straight ahead, shows Kim Ji Yong, a model police student who is totally different from the vigilante. The words on the poster reading, “From now on, I will judge again,” seemingly hints at the vigilante’s unorthodox method of taking matters into his own hands and judging criminals with his own kind of justice. Viewers are curious about how Nam Joo Hyuk will portray the complex character of Kim Ji Yong."
Cr: https://www.soompi.com/article/1620023wpp/nam-joo-hyuk-is-both-a-vigilante-and-an-exemplary-police-university-student-in-poster-for-new-drama
"The happiest thing about writing the script was that I was able to make the ending eight times. I hope you all enjoy watching it."
"Nam Joo Hyuk Vigilante swallows webtoon".
"Dare I say this drama of the year".
"Lovely characters, fast plot, heart-pounding drama".
"My heart is pounding while watching Vigilante".
"The ending of episode 3 is crazy. I'll feel dizzy until episode 4 is released".
"A thrilling ending to episode 1! I'm curious about the next episode".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SzAvRdcZbI&t=22s
"Vigilante" 1st teaser trailer has crossed 2.1M views on Disney+ Korea instagram:
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1. "Drama of the year"
[Cr: https://www.mediapen.com/news/view/860551]
2. “There is a clear reason why Nam Joo Hyuk was casted as Jiyong”
“You can feel the strength of the hero”
“Disney+ has delivered the exciting dark hero action that everyone wanted”
[Cr: https://blog.naver.com/okjoa012/223230714935]
3. "Vigilante heats up Busan"
[Cr: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004943241]
4. "Watched the first 3 eps of #Vigilante at #BIFF and it’s a lot of fun. The show plays around with hero conventions and notions of morality with a fresh spin that showcases the talent (and hotness) of Nam Joo Hyuk. Come for the action, stay for the shower scene."
[Cr: https://twitter.com/DavidOpie/status/1711372566286499907]
5. "Well made, with a good-looking lead, compelling emotional beats, and plenty of wish fulfilment for an audience who wants to see bad guys taken down. The end of Ep 3 promises interesting complications for our hero. I for one would like to find out what happens next".
[Cr: https://twitter.com/McGarmott/status/1710857328088502679]
Actor Nam Joo Hyuk draws two perfect faces. He turned into a dark hero as Kim Jiyong in “Vigilante”. He showed ruthless action with blood splashing. Vigilante is based on a webtoon of the same name. The actors saved 120% of the original characters. The main character Nam Joo Hyuk's passionate performance was the best. Jiyong is passionate like an exemplary police student. However, there is a deep shade somewhere. Director Choi Jungyeol said, “I really like actor Nam Joo Hyuk's eyes. I thought there would be another eye in it” he said. “The expectation was right. He was Kim Jiyong himself”, he said.
Yoo Ji T ae said, “Vigilante is receiving good reviews at BIFF. Joo hyuk needs to be cheered and noticed more than anyone else, but it's a shame that he's not there.”
The drama is the hottest topic of the "On Screen" section of BIFF. The audience filled the three-story theater and at the end of the screening, the audience applauded enthusiastically.
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/433/0000097516
Regarding Nam Joo Hyuk, who is currently serving in the military, PD Choi Jeong-yeol said, “I was always curious about actor Nam Joo Hyuk. “He has been a curious actor since he appeared on entertainment shows, debuted in dramas, and started acting.”
He said, “I like actor Nam Joo Hyuk’s eyes. “When I thought that he was a good match for the character Jiyong, I wanted to splatter a little blood on his face, so to speak, and kept thinking that there might be something different in his eyes.”
PD said, “The character Ji-yong appears as a very dual character with two different faces. When he was in the police force, he was very upright and smart, and when he was working as a vigilante at night, he had a strange smile & a fierce vibe. I thought it would be so fun to show that feeling,” he explained.
He continued, “He digested it so well that I am always grateful, even though he is not here right now. Thank you.”
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001772646