'Donggung' Nam Joo-hyuk: "I'll burn my whole body"...Jo Seung-woo: "It's nice to hitch a ride with a rising star," as laughter ensues

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Actors Nam Joo-hyuk, Noh Yoon-seo, and Jo Seung-woo revealed their reasons for joining 'Donggung'.

On the morning of the 8th, a press conference for the Netflix series 'Donggung' was held at Fairmont Ambassador in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Director Choi Jeong-gyu and actors Nam Joo-hyuk, Noh Yoon-seo, and Jo Seung-woo attended.

On this day, regarding his reason for joining the project, Nam Joo-hyuk said, "I first received the script while in the military. There are many opportunities to exercise imagination during service. Reading the script in such an environment sparked my desire to take on a challenge. Mysterious events unfold within the palace like flowing water. I wanted to express the character Gucheon well by giving everything I have."

Noh Yoon-seo stated, "Fantasy historical dramas were unfamiliar to me. I was curious about how the story would be realized and felt my imagination stimulated. I thought her proactive and ambitious nature made for a wonderful character, so I wanted to portray her."

Jo Seung-woo remarked, "My role had no name; I was simply 'the King.' The script beautifully blended various elements. The dynamic between the king and his brother-in-law stood out. This is a work where drama, action, occult, and fantasy are exquisitely intertwined. Although I was cast last, since Nam Joo-hyuk, Noh Yoon-seo, and Jang Young-nam were cast first, there was no reason for me not to join. Isn't it fine to ride along with rising stars?" he joked, drawing laughter.

'Donggung' tells the story of Gucheon (Nam Joo-hyuk), who can cross between the world of spirits and Saenggang (Noh Yoon-seo), a palace maid hiding secrets, as they answer the King's (Jo Seung-woo) call to uncover the curse residing in Donggung. Director Choi Jeong-gyu, known for 'The Devil Judge' and 'Red Moon Blue Sun,' joined forces with writers Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won, who penned 'Bulgasal' and 'Guest.'

Nam Joo-hyuk plays Gucheon, who traverses the spirit world; Noh Yoon-seo portrays Saenggang, a palace maid who hears sounds from the spirit realm; and Jo Seung-woo takes on the role of the king at the center of the curse enveloping the palace. The series will be released on the 17th.

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