Group BTOB member Yook Sungjae is returning as an actor.

He will be undergoing a unique acting transformation through SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Gwigung’, which will be aired for the first time on the 18th.This drama is his first comeback in three years since the 2022 drama ‘Golden Spoon’ and is his first historical drama since his debut, so fans are curious about it.

Yook Sung-jae is also drawing attention for playing two roles simultaneously, which is possible only with the solid acting skills and the genealogy of the ‘flower boy’ character that has become a popular code in home theaters.Attention is focused on whether he will surpass the popularity of Choo Young-woo, who rose to stardom through ‘Madam Ok’, with the common denominators of ‘first historical drama’ and ‘two roles’.

‘Gwigung’, which will be broadcast as a follow-up to ‘Treasure Island’, is a fantasy romance drama that tells the story of Yeo-ri, a shaman who rejects her fate as a psychic, and Yoon Gap, a book proofreader(a person who proofreads and transcribes books)whose body is taken over by a snake.It is directed by Yoon Sung-sik, who created ‘Gaksital’, ‘The Best Lee Soon-shin’, and ‘Mr.Queen’, and the script was written by Yoon Soo-jung, who created ‘The King’s Face ‘and’ Cheeky Go Go ‘(2015).

In the drama, Yuk Seong-jae transforms into Yoon Gap, who is taken over by Imoogi, who tried to ascend to heaven by borrowing Yeo-ri’s body.In the process, he plays two roles: Kang Cheol, the Imoogi, and Yoon Gap.

Yoon Gap, an upright scholar, becomes the subject of rumors that he has ‘gone mad’ after being possessed by a snake.He is expected to show off his comedic acting skills, which is Yuk Seong-jae’s specialty.

Yuk Seong-jae said through his agency, “Yoon Gap is an upright and smart prosecutor, while Kang Cheol-yi is a god who has lived for over a thousand years.They are polar opposites,” and “Imugi’s first time experiencing various human emotions and pain will be charmingly portrayed.”

As Yook Sung-jae had particular success with fantasy dramas such as ‘Goblin’, ‘Ssangappocha’, and ‘Golden Spoon’, he is showing strong confidence this time as well.

He said, “You should never be embarrassed when acting in the fantasy genre.You can only do well if you act shamelessly.”



Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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