Joo Jong-hyuk, we have seriousness...Turned into a front-line security guard (Pukguksong)

By Soyoon, Ahn

Sep 12, 2025

Joo Jong-hyuk, we have seriousness...Turned into a front-line security guard (Pukguksong)
Photo provided by Walt Disney Company Korea



Actor Joo Jong-hyuk showed a heavy seriousness at the forefront of power.

Joo Jong-hyuk played Park Chang-hee, a cool-headed and serious bodyguard, in Disney+'s original series 'Pukguksong' (scripted by Jeong Sang-kyung, director Kim Hee-won and Heo Myung-haeng), which was released on the 10th, and doubled the tension of the play by staying in the middle of the election campaign.

In the episode released on that day, Chang-hee managed the entire camp with Jang Joon-ik's closest aide, but failed to protect him in the end. Since then, he has stood by Moon Joo (played by Jun Ji-hyun), who ran for president, and silently played a role in the whirlwind of power.




Joo Jong-hyuk clearly revealed the character of 'Park Chang-hee' with his clean acting. It shows the unshakable weight even in short lines and instant scenes, and realistically depicts the hardness of a person who holds out at the forefront of power. The simple expression rather emphasized the rigidity of the character and impressed the viewers.

Joo Jong-hyuk, we have seriousness...Turned into a front-line security guard (Pukguksong)
Photo provided by Walt Disney Company Korea
Joo Jong-hyuk, we have seriousness...Turned into a front-line security guard (Pukguksong)
Photo provided by Walt Disney Company Korea
In particular, he captured subtle emotions even in a cold attitude and built up various bonds of the character. Even in a crisis, the human aspect passing by added to the reality of the play while performing the mission without shaking.

Joo Jong-hyuk's performance proved the expansion of his acting spectrum as an actor. In the simultaneous airing of 'Confidence Man KR', he acted as a pleasant youngest con artist 'Myung Gu-ho' who leads people to laughter by deceiving people with a disguise, while in 'Polaris', he showed another aspect by capturing human texture in heavy seriousness and understated acting, perfectly digesting a distinctly different character.




Joo Jong-hyuk, who has constantly challenged new characters, is solidifying his position as a next-generation actor by catching the eye once again in this 'Polaris'. Expectations are also high for his performance in the future.

Meanwhile, Disney+'s original series 'Polaris' is set to be released 4-5 times on September 17. It will feature 6-7 episodes on September 24 and 8-9 episodes on October 1.





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