'True Education' Final Villain, Turns Out to Be... The Classic '31-Year-Old' Lee Bong-jun [Star Issue]

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Actor Lee Bong-jun (31) left an unprecedented impression on global viewers as the final villain in 'True Education'.

On the 5th, Lee Bong-jun delivered a powerful performance as Jo Gyu-cheol, a parolee who re-enrolled at Jinwon High School, in the Netflix series 'True Education' (directed by Hong Jong-chan; written by Lee Nam-gyu, Kim Da-hee, and Moon Jong-ho). 'True Education' is a work that depicts the bold activities of the School Authority Protection Bureau, which stands with victims to set schools right.

In particular, Lee Bong-jun played a central role that spans the beginning and end of 'True Education' as the final villain, announcing the birth of a next-generation scene-stealer.

In the drama, Lee Bong-jun opened the narrative by appearing in the guise of a deeply remorseful convict, vividly expressing the contrast between his repulsive expressions and his cold true nature. He also perfectly portrayed the cruel side of a character who leads intelligent school violence and drug trafficking crimes, heightening immersion. From his calm demeanor amidst crises to his mad eyes that expose past misdeeds as if mocking them, he took responsibility for the breathless tension with a performance that went beyond mere dialogue.

He also unleashed explosive energy in the narrative clashing with supervisor Na Hwa-jin (played by Kim Mu-yeol), adding gripping entertainment. Lee Bong-jun's rough expressive power, which goes wild without mercy at the edge of a cliff, showcased his intelligent character interpretation skills forged through past stage and media experiences, demonstrating strong appeal. Lee Bong-jun, who oscillated between two chilling faces, left a strong impression as a 'new face villain' through 'True Education', delivering a fresh shock.

Lee Bong-jun made his debut in the 2020 musical 'Jesus'. Since then, he has been active on various stages including the musicals 'Werther' and 'Mad Hatter', and the play 'Bad Magnet'. In 2021, he began building his filmography with appearances in numerous dramas starting with KBS 2TV's 'Youth of May', followed by tvN's 'Tale of the Nine Tailed', MBC's 'Chief Detective 1958', Channel A's 'The Witch', tvN's 'Resident Playbook', and Tving's 'Running Mate'.

Currently, Lee Bong-jun is meeting audiences as Noah in the musical 'Mad Hatter'.

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