Joo Ji-hoon, who dispelled concerns about his complexion, delivers a commanding performance as the "bad boy" in "The Remarried Empress"

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Actor Joo Ji-hoon is drawing intense reactions for attempting an unprecedented acting transformation in "The Remarried Empress."

The global OTT Disney+ original series "The Remarried Empress" finally unveiled itself on the 3rd with the release of episodes 1 through 4. The work has proven its exceptional buzz and box-office appeal by ranking No. 1 in the Disney+ TV Show category in 12 countries within one day of its release.

In the drama, Joo Ji-hoon plays Soviash, the absolute ruler of the Dongdae Empire, drawing intense reactions from viewers from his very first appearance. With his overwhelming physical presence and the emperor's refined aura, he naturally brings a fictional character in a fantasy world to life with his acting skills, opening the door to K-romance (romance fantasy).

In episodes 1 through 4, Joo Ji-hoon captured attention with his first appearance that conveyed the dignity of an emperor. However, he soon depicted Soviash's three-dimensional portrayal as he is swept up in emotions he has never felt before. He declares at a glance that he will take Lasta (played by Lee Se-young), a runaway slave, as his concubine, and punishes Empress Navie's (played by Shin Min-a) maid in front of others for speaking rudely to Lasta.

Going beyond that, he even created an absurdity by dancing with Lasta first at the New Year's festival that Navie had prepared for a long time, saying, "This is all we have practiced together." Nevertheless, when Navie danced with Heinrey (played by Lee Jong-suk), the prince of the Seowang Kingdom, he could not hide his discomfort and transparently revealed an expression of jealousy.

In this way, Joo Ji-hoon announced the birth of a "bad boy" through Soviash, who maintains the dignity of an emperor and the majesty befitting a "royal family," yet is shamelessly bold to the point of being infuriating. With his passionate acting that adds weight, he persuades the fantasy world and takes charge of the drama's entertainment value and immersion by adding Soviash's contrasting aspect, which provokes anger despite having no malice.

"The Remarried Empress" is available to watch in a total of 10 episodes, with two released every Wednesday.

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