“Vigilante starring Nam Joo Hyuk, praised by viewers after its pre-release at BIFF 2023”
Disney+'s original series Vigilante was officially invited to the 'On Screen' section of the 28th Busan International Film Festival, and episodes 1-3 were released for the first time. This drew enthusiastic praise and favorable reviews from the audience who watched the work first through the screen.
Audiences praised the exciting story that kept them on their toes in each episode, and expressed curiosity about episodes that have not been released yet. In addition, they expressed satisfaction with the high-quality work along with sympathy for the message that raises sharp topics about law and justice.
Vigilante, which pre-released episodes 1-3, heralds stories that will make you unable to take your eyes off the series as it progresses towards the second half, including a story that sends a heavy message about law and justice, cool and realistic action, and the actors' strong character big matches. Expectations and curiosity are further heightened.
Disney+’s original series “Vigilante,” starring Nam Joo Hyuk, has released the first teaser and poster for the upcoming drama and officially confirmed its release date!
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 newly unveiled poster features Kim Ji Yong standing in the rain in his police uniform with his vigilante alter ego’s shadow. The poster captures the stark duality of his character, depicting him as a model student by day and a dark hero by night. Kim Ji Yong’s determined expression contrasts with the Vigilante’s imposing presence, emphasizing their distinct personas. Scattered wanted posters on the ground hint at Vigilante’s unwavering commitment to punishing only those who have evaded the law. The backdrop of a dark alley with flickering neon signs, alludes to Kim Ji Yong’s internal struggle with the true meaning of justice, piquing viewers’ curiosity about what lies ahead. The teaser video begins with Vigilante cloaked in darkness as he unapologetically delivers justice to criminals, declaring, “You should’ve spent the rest of your life in repentance. Start blaming the law for letting you go. Because I’m going to show you what hell is.”
The teaser also introduces different characters, each determined to track down Vigilante for their personal reasons. Chief Investigator Jo Heon (played by Yoo Ji Tae) from the Metropolitan Investigation Unit arrives at the crime scene, remarking, “Not just anyone can do something like this. He’s a diligent and righteous lunatic.” Realizing that Vigilante’s methods are far from ordinary, Jo Heon embarks on a mission to pursue him.
On the other hand, reporter Choi Mi Ryeo (played by Kim So Jin), sensing that Vigilante could be her major exclusive story, begins introducing Vigilante to the world, stating, “What people want now is a dark hero like this.” Finally, Jo Kang Ok (played by Lee Joon Hyuk), a second-generation chaebol, passionately admires Vigilante, saying, “The vigilante’s punishment on villains—I was blown away.”
The teaser concludes with Kim Ji Yong’s transformation from the dark hero Vigilante back to his ordinary self. His line, “The law has loopholes; I’ll close those loopholes myself,” heightens expectations for the emergence of a new dark hero in the world.
“Vigilante” is set to premiere on November 8, with two new episodes released every Wednesday for a total of eight episodes.
"Invited to the 2023 Busan International Film Festival, Vigilante was sold out at the same time as the reservation on the 22nd, realizing its hot popularity.
The drama will be released on Disney+ on November 8, with 2 episodes releasing every Wednesday & a total of 8 episodes."
CEO Kim of Disney+ Korea stated that Vigilante is one of the anticipated works for 2nd Half of 2023. Also that Vigilante has received good reviews internally.
"This action-thriller series is drawing attention not just from media and fans in Korea but also abroad, making it one of the anticipated K-dramas in the second half of 2023. Based on the famous Naver webtoon penned by Kim Kyu Sam, this masterpiece accumulated 370 million global views. Due to its intriguing storyline, the work stimulates curiosity from the production stages to how the actors will give life to their respective characters."
Actor Nam Joo Hyuk has completed his military training & is now officially a military police officer.
SOOP said “Nam Joo Hyuk was assigned to the 32nd Infantry Division. He’ll be in charge of security activities & case investigations within the division as a military police force. The 32nd Infantry Division is a Military Police Unit located in Geumnam, Sejong Special Self-Governing City. The unit defends the Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungnam regions.
Nam Joo Hyuk looks more manly & becomes more handsome in the basic military training graduation ceremony video, he also shows a bright appearance by greeting his classmates.
[Forbes Korea] Nam Joo Hyuk ranked no. 36 in the 2023 Power Celebrity 40: K-celebrity Power with World Attention.
Top 40 were selected by examining actual figures in four categories: media exposure, number of SNS followers, broadcasting activities, and annual income. The income, which accounts for the largest portion of the selection, was largely dependent on the appearance of the advertisement.
Among the top 40 celebrities, he also ranked no. 6 in Social Media category with a total of 18.6m followers.
NJH: I generally like to put on perfume which led me to choose fragrance. But In particular, Post Essay's significance / prominence left an impression on me. The story that, in our daily lives, small but precious moments are preserved through smells - is revealed through Post Essay. Even though these small moments pass me by as I passed each day with busy activities , I try hard to preserve these moments . That smells can record and keep these stories is very interesting to me . Of course, the fragrances smell really good too.
Q. What "Smell" / "scent" means to Joo Hyuk:
NJH: When I smell a smell, memories that were forgotten are recalled . When a refreshing wind blows, I will be reminded of the good memories I have of the days between late summer and early autumn. If for some reason I can't fall sleep and I smell the scent of midnight / early morning hours, it reminds me of the times when I was shooting up till late at night. I believe that there are many people who get reminded of memories through smell.
Q. Which is the best fragrance to you:
NJH: I choose Jan Brilliance fragrance. Actually, each of the 4 types of fragrance have their own attractive points and all of the aromas smell good. I gave a lot of thought to which type of fragrance I like. The reason why I chose Jan Brilliance is because it brings up the image of the fresh smell of mornings and flowers . There is a citrus flavoring added to the refreshing white floral aroma. It made me feel more settled / peaceful and like something really awesome was going to happen. And when I spray some during an upcoming shoot that makes me nervous , it brings energy / vitality (to the set)
Q. The special Joo Hyuk way of spraying perfume?:
NJH: Of course how we spray perfume is quite different from person to person, for me, I will (usually) spray it on my wrist lightly . But if it's a special day, I will spray up in the air and do a lil spin so that it gets gently on my whole body [cute smile and dimples] and that feels really good 😍
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Disney+'s original series Vigilante was officially invited to the 'On Screen' section of the 28th Busan International Film Festival, and episodes 1-3 were released for the first time. This drew enthusiastic praise and favorable reviews from the audience who watched the work first through the screen.
Audiences praised the exciting story that kept them on their toes in each episode, and expressed curiosity about episodes that have not been released yet. In addition, they expressed satisfaction with the high-quality work along with sympathy for the message that raises sharp topics about law and justice.
Vigilante, which pre-released episodes 1-3, heralds stories that will make you unable to take your eyes off the series as it progresses towards the second half, including a story that sends a heavy message about law and justice, cool and realistic action, and the actors' strong character big matches. Expectations and curiosity are further heightened.
Cr: http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=488029
Cr: https://www.instagram.com/disneypluskr/?img_index=1
"The law has loopholes, I'll close those loopholes myself"
"The dark hero created by society"
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 newly unveiled poster features Kim Ji Yong standing in the rain in his police uniform with his vigilante alter ego’s shadow. The poster captures the stark duality of his character, depicting him as a model student by day and a dark hero by night. Kim Ji Yong’s determined expression contrasts with the Vigilante’s imposing presence, emphasizing their distinct personas. Scattered wanted posters on the ground hint at Vigilante’s unwavering commitment to punishing only those who have evaded the law. The backdrop of a dark alley with flickering neon signs, alludes to Kim Ji Yong’s internal struggle with the true meaning of justice, piquing viewers’ curiosity about what lies ahead.
The teaser video begins with Vigilante cloaked in darkness as he unapologetically delivers justice to criminals, declaring, “You should’ve spent the rest of your life in repentance. Start blaming the law for letting you go. Because I’m going to show you what hell is.”
The teaser also introduces different characters, each determined to track down Vigilante for their personal reasons. Chief Investigator Jo Heon (played by Yoo Ji Tae) from the Metropolitan Investigation Unit arrives at the crime scene, remarking, “Not just anyone can do something like this. He’s a diligent and righteous lunatic.” Realizing that Vigilante’s methods are far from ordinary, Jo Heon embarks on a mission to pursue him.
On the other hand, reporter Choi Mi Ryeo (played by Kim So Jin), sensing that Vigilante could be her major exclusive story, begins introducing Vigilante to the world, stating, “What people want now is a dark hero like this.” Finally, Jo Kang Ok (played by Lee Joon Hyuk), a second-generation chaebol, passionately admires Vigilante, saying, “The vigilante’s punishment on villains—I was blown away.”
The teaser concludes with Kim Ji Yong’s transformation from the dark hero Vigilante back to his ordinary self. His line, “The law has loopholes; I’ll close those loopholes myself,” heightens expectations for the emergence of a new dark hero in the world.
“Vigilante” is set to premiere on November 8, with two new episodes released every Wednesday for a total of eight episodes.
Cr: https://www.soompi.com/article/1616108wpp/watch-nam-joo-hyuk-transforms-into-a-dark-hero-in-action-filled-teaser-for-new-drama-vigilante
Disney+ Korea youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SzAvRdcZbI&t=22s
Disney+Korea instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxkb6bIs6dM/
"Vigilante" poster:
Disney+Korea instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxj-Le5O8_2/
The drama will be released on Disney+ on November 8, with 2 episodes releasing every Wednesday & a total of 8 episodes."
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003302624
Disney+ Korea youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SzAvRdcZbI&t=22s
Disney+Korea instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxkb6bIs6dM/
"Vigilante" poster:
Disney+Korea instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxj-Le5O8_2/
Cr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SzAvRdcZbI&t=22s
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxj-Le5O8_2/
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/417/0000950799
Cr: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw1uskeNEVX/?img_index=1
Cr: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw1uskeNEVX/?img_index=1
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0007007927
https://www.kdramastars.com/articles/130980/20230824/nam-joo-hyuk-vigilante-invited-busan-international-film-festival-ahead-premiere.htm
Cr: https://www.kdramastars.com/articles/130980/20230824/nam-joo-hyuk-vigilante-invited-busan-international-film-festival-ahead-premiere.htm
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0007007927
SOOP said “Nam Joo Hyuk was assigned to the 32nd Infantry Division. He’ll be in charge of security activities & case investigations within the division as a military police force. The 32nd Infantry Division is a Military Police Unit located in Geumnam, Sejong Special Self-Governing City. The unit defends the Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungnam regions.
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004852879
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsKmr-NpXsk/
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003629173
Nam Joo Hyuk ranked no. 36 in the 2023 Power Celebrity 40: K-celebrity Power with World Attention.
Top 40 were selected by examining actual figures in four categories: media exposure, number of SNS followers, broadcasting activities, and annual income. The income, which accounts for the largest portion of the selection, was largely dependent on the appearance of the advertisement.
Among the top 40 celebrities, he also ranked no. 6 in Social Media category with a total of 18.6m followers.
Cr: http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/337789
Q. The reason for choosing Post Essay:
NJH: I generally like to put on perfume which led me to choose fragrance. But In particular, Post Essay's significance / prominence left an impression on me. The story that, in our daily lives, small but precious moments are preserved through smells - is revealed through Post Essay. Even though these small moments pass me by as I passed each day with busy activities , I try hard to preserve these moments . That smells can record and keep these stories is very interesting to me . Of course, the fragrances smell really good too.
Q. What "Smell" / "scent" means to Joo Hyuk:
NJH: When I smell a smell, memories that were forgotten are recalled . When a refreshing wind blows, I will be reminded of the good memories I have of the days between late summer and early autumn. If for some reason I can't fall sleep and I smell the scent of midnight / early morning hours, it reminds me of the times when I was shooting up till late at night. I believe that there are many people who get reminded of memories through smell.
Q. Which is the best fragrance to you:
NJH: I choose Jan Brilliance fragrance. Actually, each of the 4 types of fragrance have their own attractive points and all of the aromas smell good. I gave a lot of thought to which type of fragrance I like. The reason why I chose Jan Brilliance is because it brings up the image of the fresh smell of mornings and flowers . There is a citrus flavoring added to the refreshing white floral aroma. It made me feel more settled / peaceful and like something really awesome was going to happen. And when I spray some during an upcoming shoot that makes me nervous , it brings energy / vitality (to the set)
Q. The special Joo Hyuk way of spraying perfume?:
NJH: Of course how we spray perfume is quite different from person to person, for me, I will (usually) spray it on my wrist lightly . But if it's a special day, I will spray up in the air and do a lil spin so that it gets gently on my whole body [cute smile and dimples] and that feels really good 😍
Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhs-KRdRzcc