Jung Yun-ho successfully transformed his acting through "Low Life."
Jung Yun-ho, in 1977, starred as the Mokpo gangster 'Beolgu' in the Disney+ original series "Low Life" (directed by Kang Yun-sung, written by Kang Yun-sung and Ahn Seung-hwan), which contains the story of hardworking scavengers deceiving one another to claim a treasure ship buried beneath the sea, and he continues to offer surprises with his groundbreaking character expression in each episode.
To embody the rough personality of 'Beolgu,' which is the complete opposite of his usual image, Jung Yun-ho stood in front of the camera with a face almost devoid of makeup, directing the character's flamboyant personality using props such as gum or cigarettes to maximize the visual effect.
Additionally, he composed Beolgu's narrative, which does not appear in the script, through discussions with the director, enhancing the work's completeness by building up emotional layers from detailed settings, ensuring immersion in every situation no matter which character he interacted with.
Moreover, there was specific training for the dialect part, which received positive reviews; he sought advice from acquaintances in Mokpo and went directly to the area to learn the characteristics of the 1970s speech from taxi drivers, making efforts to capture authenticity from multiple angles and adding vividness to the character with his fluent dialect.
As Jung Yun-ho's passionate acting shines, according to FlixPatrol, a content viewing ranking site for OTT platforms worldwide, "Low Life" recorded the number one position in the overall Disney+ Korea content ranking for 11 consecutive days as of the 29th, earning significant acclaim for Jung Yun-ho's performance.
Meanwhile, the Disney+ original series "Low Life," in which Jung Yun-ho is cast, is set to release two additional episodes today on the 30th, two on August 6, and two on August 13.
[Photo] Walt Disney Company Korea
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