Nam Joo-hyuk, a new face that stimulates dopamine

Actor Nam Joo-hyuk is showing off his true potential in the Disney+ original series 'Vigilante'.

Nam Joo-hyuk is playing the role of Kim Ji-yong in the Disney+ original series 'Vigilante', which is drawing an explosive response with its flashy, refreshing action and exciting plot. Previously, in episodes 5 and 6, characters with different purposes showed breathtaking clashes and unexpected alliances surrounding Jiyong, arousing curiosity with an unexpected story and making viewers unable to sleep at night. The unpredictable development that unfolds around Nam Joo-hyuk makes people look forward to the backstory.

This is Nam Joo-hyuk’s new discovery. You may be surprised to see a face for the first time, but even the action stands out. It helped establish itself as an action restaurant that stimulates exhilarating emotions, to the point where one wonders why it decided to try an action thriller only now. He has shown a wide spectrum of acting through various works, and has succeeded in transforming his acting without limits by covering genres as well.

Nam Joo-hyuk's upright and good image, which seemed to attract no one's suspicions, was enough to cause viewers to become overly immersed. Although he is a dark hero character, Nam Joo-hyuk's narrative-filled eyes even convey feelings of pity, making it impossible to understand Vigilante's activities. Nevertheless, Nam Joo-hyuk's acting, which does not portray only a good side, with a coolness in his eyes that quickly change into anger boiling with hostility toward criminals, aroused admiration.

It is no exaggeration to say that Nam Joo-hyuk succeeded in this work, where acting that gradually reveals one's inner self was more important than expressing strong emotions. The complex emotions of the character, who can seem cold, lonely, and sometimes empty, were conveyed through Nam Joo-hyuk. Above all, Nam Joo-hyuk's colorful expressions of anticipation and anger shown at the end of each episode stimulated the dopamine of the viewers.

Nam Joo-hyuk's vocalization and breathing while delivering the lines also increased the sense of immersion. In episodes 5 and 6, I couldn't take my eyes off Nam Joo-hyuk, who was increasingly expressing his trapped emotions during the confrontation with Jo Heon (played by Yoo Ji-tae). He, who has always hidden his emotions, expressed his anger and sadness as if he was not afraid of death. He led the play by building a character that evoked sympathy by stably delivering long lines.

The face hidden by the black hood seemed to sparkle in the darkness. Nam Joo-hyuk has proven his acting skills through 'Vigilante' and is evaluated as being able to see various faces. With only the last episode of 'Vigilante' left to be revealed, this is why we are even more excited to see what kind of face Nam Joo-hyuk, who conveys a two-faced image, will show in his acting.

Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr