Rowoon Discusses His Transformation for Disney+ Series 'Turbid Waters'

Rowoon shares behind-the-scenes details of his transformation for the role in 'Turbid Waters'.

On the 15th, Rowoon, the lead actor of Disney+ original series 'Turbid Waters', was interviewed at a café in Sogyeok-dong, Seoul.

'Turbid Waters' is a historical drama set in the Joseon era, focusing on the tumultuous lives of those around Gyeonggang, where all the money and resources of Joseon converge. It marks Disney+'s first foray into historical series. Rowoon plays Jang Si-yul, a character who hides his past while working as a laborer in Gyeonggang, eventually becoming a rogue.

Known for his 'prince-like' roles, Rowoon takes on a 'beggar-like' appearance throughout the drama. "I enjoyed seeing the surprised reactions from fans. Some didn't recognize me at first. Fans who expected romantic comedy roles were taken aback. But I appreciate their positive reactions to my acting transformation. They are understanding," Rowoon expressed gratefully.

Due to his character's setting, Rowoon appears in shabby attire throughout the series. Unexpectedly, he had to reveal more skin, saying, "I once did an underwear ad, so I lost a lot of body fat for this role. I wanted a wild, stray cat-like physique rather than a polished look." He added with a laugh, "When I showed my body to the director, he said it was 'too pretty' for the character. So, I thanked him and ate two hamburgers."

The final episodes, 8 and 9, of 'Turbid Waters' will be released on the 17th.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr