Nam Joo-hyuk, Solo Update Amidst Acting Controversy Over 'Tonggung' [Star Issue]

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Actor Nam Joo-hyuk revealed behind-the-scenes details of 'Tonggung'.

On the 20th, Nam Joo-hyuk posted several selfies on his personal SNS along with the phrase "9000".

In the photos, Nam Joo-hyuk is seen resting while seated on a leather sofa in what appears to be a waiting room at the filming site. Though dressed in a complete historical drama costume featuring a traditional hanbok in deep blue and wearing a gwanmo (official hat), he completed an amusing twist by sporting cool black sunglasses on his face.

Additionally, Nam Joo-hyuk shared images showing people wrapped entirely in green chroma key full-body tights crawling up stairs or stretching toward him, creating a bizarre yet intriguing atmosphere that fully conveyed the background behind the CG production in the series.

However, despite this heartwarming update, Nam Joo-hyuk is currently embroiled in controversy over his acting skills.

Nam Joo-hyuk appeared in Netflix's original series 'Tonggung', which was released on the 17th. The story follows Gu-cheon, who has the ability to cross between the world of ghosts and humans, and palace maid Saeng-gang, who holds a secret, as they answer the king’s summons and investigate the curse residing in Tonggung Palace. Nam Joo-hyuk portrayed Gu-cheon, a character who lived apart from the world but was ordered by the king to chase away the curse tied to Tonggung Palace.

Shortly after the series premiered, some viewers criticized Nam Joo-hyuk's acting with mixed disappointment. Despite Gu-cheon being a complex character requiring deep emotional range and heavy charisma spanning both ghost and human worlds, Nam Joo-hyuk has been consistently criticized for delivering monotonous dialogue delivery and flat facial expressions, significantly lowering the drama’s immersion.

In particular, there have been repeated sharp criticisms that his awkward vocalization and diction failed to convey the unique weight of the historical drama genre, diminishing the appeal of the creature thriller where tension should be maximized. Most notably, Nam Joo-hyuk's limitations as the title role in a major production featuring massive budgets and elaborate CG feel even more bitter. 'Tonggung' is reported to have cost approximately 40 billion won to produce.

Nam Joo-hyuk's next project is the Disney+ original series 'Code: Faust Game'. The story follows what happens after vulgar lawyer Yoon Tae-ju discovers a mysterious app called 'Code' that grants wishes. Nam Joo-hyuk stars alongside Lee Yi-dam in the series.

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