Gang Dong-won returns as the nationality-unknown special agent Baiksan in Disney+'s original series 'Polaris.'
As the 'Moon Joo' (Jun Ji-hyun) who has built her international reputation as a UN ambassador chases the mastermind behind the presidential candidate shooting incident, she faces a huge truth threatening the Korean Peninsula alongside the nationality-unknown special agent 'Sanho' (Gang Dong-won), who must protect her. 'Polaris' has unveiled character stills of Gang Dong-won as the nationality-unknown special agent Baiksan.
Actor Gang Dong-won, who shows an unparalleled presence and limitless acting spectrum across genres like 'The Drug King,' 'Doctor Cha: The Secret of Snowy Landscape,' 'Broker,' and 'The Attorney,' introduces the espionage melodrama genre for the first time in his filmography through 'Polaris.' In Disney+'s original series 'Polaris,' Gang Dong-won plays a mysterious Sanho, known as the ace of a global mercenary company, but whose true identity remains unknown to anyone.
Sanho, who participated in numerous battles including those in Iraq as part of a special presidential security unit, possesses extraordinary abilities to successfully complete all missions. Having gotten involved in the incident after accidentally rescuing Moon Joo, who was in danger at the scene of the presidential candidate shooting, Sanho resolves to protect her, who stands precariously on the edge of a cliff.
The released stills show Gang Dong-won facing and looking at Moon Joo at a bus stop, a sharp face aiming a gun at something, and a tense demeanor as he maintains vigilance around him to protect Moon Joo, raising expectations for the various charms he will demonstrate in 'Polaris.'
Jun Ji-hyun, who performed alongside him, noted, "I felt a delightful excitement and tension together. As we acted, a natural comfort emerged in our chemistry," sharing her thoughts on working with Gang Dong-won. Director Kim Hee-won expressed satisfaction with working with Gang Dong-won, saying, "The Sanho that Gang Dong-won plays is externally beautiful and has a soft yet strong inner self. He also shows a powerful side during action scenes. The fact that both aspects exist makes him an attractive character, perfectly embodying various charms and enhancing the immersion of the drama."
With an unparalleled cast and a well-made production team, Disney+'s original series 'Polaris' is capturing attention as the best global project not to be missed in 2025, featuring an unpredictable storyline that exceeds imagination. It will debut on Disney+ with three episodes on Sept. 10 (Wed) and two episodes weekly starting from Sept. 17 (Wed), totaling nine episodes.
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