LG Uplus STUDIO X+U's new mid-form drama 'The Hunter with the Scalpel' has revealed a chilling character still of actor Park Yong-woo, increasing the anticipation of prospective viewers.
'The Hunter with the Scalpel' (planning/production STUDIO X+U | production Soul Creative | directed by Lee Jeong-hoon | screenwriters Cho Han-young, Park Hyun-sin, Hong Yeon-i, Jin Se-hyuk) is a hardcore crime thriller where forensic scientist Se-hyun discovers the familiar killing methods of his father, who was thought to have died 20 years ago and is a serial killer known as 'The Tailor.' To avoid becoming his father's prey, Se-hyun races against the police officer Jeong-hyun to find him first. The shocking and bold story setup, combined with the explosive acting synergy of Park Joo-hyun, Park Yong-woo, and Kang Hoon, is expected to showcase the essence of trendy genre works, as Park Yong-woo hints at the birth of an unprecedentedly formidable villain character.
In the drama, Park Yong-woo portrays Yoon Jo-kyun, who appears to be a friendly laundromat owner, but in reality, he is a psychopathic serial killer genuinely interested in human dissection. Behind his dandy appearance and kind gaze lies a madness-driven desire. He plans a chilling strategy to awaken his daughter's killing instincts and bring her under his control. The released stills capture the dual nature and suffocating aura of the Yoon Jo-kyun character that Park Yong-woo has perfected, overpowering viewers.
The first still features Yoon Jo-kyun, impeccably dressed in a neat shirt and suspenders, working at the laundromat. His bright-colored, tidy clothing and relaxed expression are unmistakably those of a friendly neighborhood laundromat owner, giving a glimpse of his kind facade. However, the atmosphere shifts dramatically in the next still. While he appears relaxed sitting in a dark corner of the laundromat drinking tea, his sharp gaze and the tense atmosphere crackle with an unknown madness that induces chills. The final still reveals the complex inner self of Yoon Jo-kyun, which appears soft yet enigmatic. His indifferent gaze and subtle changes in expression hint at the dangerous nature of Yoon Jo-kyun, oscillating between good and evil, normalcy and madness, leaving a deeper impression.
Having built public trust with deep performances across the screen and television, Park Yong-woo, known as a 'trustworthy actor,' has demonstrated unrivaled acting skills in depicting characters with complex psychology. By subtly following the emotional changes of characters with mere glances and gestures, he has shown a unique depth in his delivery to the audience. It is noteworthy what kind of portrayal he will give to Yoon Jo-kyun, a psychopathic serial killer, in this work, given that his mere presence serves as a solid anchor in the story. This is why expectations for Park Yong-woo's acting transformation continue to rise.
The production team noted, "Park Yong-woo's performance, expressing the madness hidden in ordinary daily life, maximizes the tension of the work. Viewers will experience a new dimension of thriller through the character Yoon Jo-kyun."
Meanwhile, 'The Hunter with the Scalpel' is set to be released on June 16 on U+tv, U+mobiletv, as well as the global online video service (OTT) Disney Plus.
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