Kang Tae-joo “I want to be an actor who can be convincing and convince in any role” [Photoshoot]

The pictorial of rookie Kang Tae-joo for Allure Korea has been released. In the pictorial, he showed off new charms that were not seen in his works such as the movie ‘The Prince’ and Season 2 of APPLE TV+ ‘Pachinko’.

Kang Tae-joo not only showed off his clean and flawless visuals like a blank sheet of paper, but also showed off his unique charms such as his dreamy sensibility and strong charisma. He showed off his outstanding skills to the point that it was hard to believe that it was his first time doing a pictorial. He naturally used facial expressions and poses that matched the styling that changed in each cut. When his fiery gaze at the camera and explosive energy were added, the pictorial was born with an even more sensational feel.

Along with the pictorial shoot, an interview was also conducted where one could feel Kang Tae-joo‘s sincerity. He expressed his bold ambition by saying, “I think I’m lucky to have met characters who are polar opposites. I want to continue to act in a way that leaves a strong impression as a character,” regarding his transformation in the film ‘The Prince and Season 2 of APPLE TV+’s ’Pachinko‘, where he showed a distinct presence as an actor.

Kang Tae-joo was also asked whether he is closer to Marco or Noah in real life, and he answered, “The person named Kang Tae-joo is similar to Noah. I thought he was close to Noah even while reading the original novel. I also hear that I am kind and honest, but I also have my own desires, and I could relate to the situational aspect.” He also shared a behind-the-scenes story, saying, “That’s why I was nervous when I was preparing for the audition, but I was confident. As fate would have it, I’m also good at Japanese.”

Lastly, Kang Tae-joo chose ’A trustworthy actor‘ as the adjective he covets in front of his name. “It’s a cliché, but I don‘t think there’s a more glorious formula than that. I want to be an actor who can be convincing and convince no matter what role he plays,“ he said, raising expectations for his future acting career. More pictorials and the full interview with Kang Tae-joo can be found in the January issue of ’Allure Korea‘, the website, and the official SNS channels.

Meanwhile, Kang Tae-joo gave a passionate performance as Noah in the second season of ’Pachinko‘ on APPLE TV+, which was released last year.

Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com