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Actor Lee Jun Ki's upcoming projects are generating significant buzz among fans both in Korea and internationally. News of him being offered a groundbreaking villain role in the Netflix historical film 'Dochabi,' which he is positively reviewing, coupled with his confirmed participation in the drama 'Kidnap Game,' set in seven Asian cities, marks his return after a three-year hiatus.
'Dochabi,' meaning 'goblin' in a dialect, is a historical film set in the northern border regions of Joseon. Lee Jun Ki has been offered the role of a powerful villain, a departure from his usual heroic characters, and this project is highly anticipated due to his reunion with director Ahn Tae-jin, who was the assistant director for 'The King and the Clown' 21 years ago. Meanwhile, 'Kidnap Game' is a spectacular drama about simultaneous kidnappings across seven Asian cities. Lee Jun Ki will play Han Ki-joo, a former surgeon who fights to save his daughter, showcasing paternal love and action. The drama also features Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi, drawing attention as a collaboration between top Korean and Japanese stars.
Bloggers have highlighted Lee Jun Ki's unique charm in historical dramas and his intense performances in contemporary works, expressing high expectations for his villainous transformation and his portrayal of paternal love and action. The reunion with director Ahn Tae-jin, who was the assistant director during 'The King and the Clown,' is expected to bring out new facets of Lee Jun Ki's acting. Furthermore, the global scale and solid storyline of 'Kidnap Game' have generated considerable excitement among local bloggers.