Such a charming Yook Sung-jae… First love Do-ryeong → transformation into evil god Imoogi (Gwigung)

In the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Gwigung’, Yook Sung-jae transforms into ‘Evil God Imoogi’.

The new SBS drama ‘Gwigung’ (written by Yoon Soo-jung/directed by Yoon Sung-sik), which will air in April as the follow-up to ‘Treasure Island’, is a fantasy romantic comedy about a shaman named Yeo-ri who rejects the fate of a shaman and the Imoogi Kang Cheol-i who is trapped in the body of Yeo-ri‘s first love, Yoon Gap, and their body and soul become tightly entangled as they face the eight-faced ghost who holds a grudge against the royal family. Director Yoon Sung-sik, who has been recognized for the fun and trustworthiness of directing dramas such as ‘Mr. Queen’, ‘The Best Yi Sun-sin’, ‘Bridal Mask’, and ‘Daejoyeong’, has joined forces with writer Yoon Soo-jung, who wrote the dramas ‘The Face of the King’, and ‘Cheer Up, Go Go’. In addition, expectations are high for the fresh lineup of actors including Yook Sung-jae (as Yoon Gap/Kang Cheol-yi), Kim Ji-yeon (as Yeo-ri), and Kim Ji-hoon (as Lee Jeong).

Among them, Yook Sung-jae plays the role of ‘Yoon Gap’, the detective who is possessed by the evil spirit Imoogi ‘Kang Cheol-yi’, playing two roles. From the appearance of a kind and clever flower boy, he transforms into an evil spirit Imoogi that you can’t hate, and with his charisma as the ‘only one in heaven and earth’, ‘Steel Yook Sung-jae’ is raising expectations for his performance as he sweeps the palace and the capital.

In the stills released this time, Yook Sung-jae shows off his overwhelming charisma, completely missing his gentle flower boy Yoon Gap appearance. What catches the eye the most is the Imoogi scales clearly protruding along the nape of his neck. The traces of the Imoogi mixed with his pure white skin evoke both a mysterious beauty and a sense of intimidation, captivating the viewer. Furthermore, his cold and sharp eyes radiate the aura of an omnipotent ‘evil spirit’.

In another still, Yook Sung-jae is captured walking like a madman(?) in the form of a beautiful flower boy, adding to the interest. He is lying on the floor in his official uniform, and his handsome face is pale and laughter-inducing with his strange expressions and gestures. In addition, Yook Sung-jae is seen standing on the roof of the palace in broad daylight in his official uniform, looking down at the human world below his feet. His appearance gives off an unpredictable absurdity and an arrogance that you can‘t hate.

From this overwhelming charisma to the absurd and bizarre aspects that transcend the human world, Yook Sung-jae perfectly embodies the evil god Imoogi, the culmination of a thousand-year-old charm. The fantasy romantic comedy SBS new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Gwigung’ that he will be presenting will first air in April.

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

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