'Cha Ye-ryun's Husband' Joo Sang-wook, Covered in Burn Marks.. Major Transformation from Enforcer to Villain [Manager Kim]

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Actor Joo Sang-wook (48) is set to make a historic acting transformation as he takes on his first villain role since debuting in 'Manager Kim'.

Joo Sang-wook plays Joo Kang-chan in SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Manager Kim' (written by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun). Joo Kang-chan is a former enforcer who rose to become the head of a construction company. He is a ruthless ambitious man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, and an absolute power figure who overwhelms those around him with cruelty reminiscent of a sociopath and unpredictable behavior.

To this end, Joo Sang-wook plans to enhance the character's persuasiveness by adding a chilling cynicism and sharp charisma to his deep gaze.

In the drama, he portrays a character who is endlessly cruel to others but shows himself as the most affectionate father in front of his daughter Joo Hye-ri (played by Yu Ji-an), exuding a three-dimensional charm where good and evil coexist. HB Entertainment, Joo Sang-wook's agency, stated, "Joo Sang-wook will skillfully portray the complex inner world of Joo Kang-chan and serve as a core element driving the drama's tension."

Particularly, 'Manager Kim' is generating even more anticipation due to Joo Sang-wook's 'radical transformation' that completely overturns his image. So far, Joo Sang-wook has built a solid filmography by navigating both screens and television, embodying the quintessential gentlemanly 'Manager,' displaying thick charisma, and delivering deep melodramas. In this new 'Manager Kim,' he announces the birth of a historic villain who moves the world with money and violence, showing neither blood nor tears.

The stills released on the 26th were equally intense. Burn marks covering his entire body, a chilling gaze, and an aura that cannot be approached hint at Joo Kang-chan's desperate life and dangerous nature. The rough visual and heavy presence, unseen in previous Joo Sang-wook roles, instantly command attention.

The first episode of 'Manager Kim' will air at 9:50 p.m. on the 26th.

Meanwhile, Joo Sang-wook married actress Cha Ye-ryun, who is seven years his junior, in July 2017. They have one daughter.

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