Actor Ma Dong-seok returned to terrestrial drama after 9 years. His box office power, which has led the Korean film industry, is expected to shine in the drama as well. Here are the expected points for 'Twelve,' in which Ma Dong-seok participated in the screenplay and production.
- 12 Zodiac gods, fantasy, and action
The freshness of KBS2's new Saturday-Sunday miniseries 'Twelve' lies in the fact that 12 Zodiac god heroes will appear. Ma Dong-seok plays the role of the tiger 'Taesan' among the 12 Zodiac gods. Having worked as a specialized action actor for a long time, Ma Dong-seok's unique action meets the fantasy genre in 'Twelve.' The character of the tiger angel and Ma Dong-seok's punching action will perfectly harmonize to show a powerful and strong appearance. In particular, Ma Dong-seok has evolved in every work as a character actor portraying himself in the action genre, which makes the audience expect more than what they are hoping for.
- The character 'Ma Dong-seok'
Ma Dong-seok is an unparalleled actor comparable to Jackie Chan, Dwayne Johnson, and Bruce Lee. The aforementioned actors are character actors who portray themselves in the action genre. They have received great love from the public by showcasing their specialness as action stars rather than the diversity of roles. As a character actor in the action genre, Ma Dong-seok is currently enjoying unparalleled popularity not only in Korea but also in Asia and globally. Additionally, Ma Dong-seok has successfully portrayed other characters that are not his own in films such as 'Ashfall' and '38 Task Force,' achieving box office success. It is now intriguing to see what charm he will captivate viewers with in 'Twelve.'
- The increasingly evolved worlds of Ma Dong-seok
Ma Dong-seok is constantly trying new things and creating new worlds. The recently released 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' was filmed around the time of the 'The Outlaws 2' shoot four years ago. Since then, he has filmed and released 'The Outlaws 3' and 'The Outlaws 4.' 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' has noted that there are aspects on which they need to reflect in terms of its performance, but it is a film made with a low budget four years ago, challenging the occult genre rather than the action genre he has previously shown. It attracted a relatively large audience in the tougher Korean film market compared to during the COVID era and left a significant result when combining overseas sales. In 'The Last Stand,' he challenged the action genre set in a post-apocalyptic world, ranking first in global charts after its release and making it the first non-English film to top the weekly cumulative viewing rankings for three consecutive weeks, receiving love worldwide. 'Twelve,' which can be seen as his next work following 'The Outlaws 4,' depicts a battle against evil forces set in Korea from ancient to modern times. The attention is on the unique appearance that only Ma Dong-seok can show in this new world.
Ma Dong-seok constantly challenges himself and touches the hearts of the public. He has announced projects such as the film 'Pig Village,' filmed with actors active in Hollywood, the more evolved action and depth that will be displayed in 'The Outlaws 5,' and a boxing survival entertainment show called 'IM Boxer,' themed on boxing, which he has practiced for a long time, demonstrating a unique path that cannot be compared to any other actor. This is the biggest reason his progress makes people look forward to 'Twelve.'
Meanwhile, 'Twelve' will first broadcast at 9:20 p.m. on the 23rd and will meet global viewers through Disney+.
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