Disney+'s 'Gangnam B-Side' Unveils Three Distinct Characters of Jo Woo-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Ha Yoon-kyung

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Disney+'s original series 'Gangnam B-Side' is heightening anticipation by releasing character keyword stills before its premiere.

The unique charms of the characters portrayed by Jo Woo-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Ha Yoon-kyung are drawing attention.

Jo Woo-jin takes on the role of Detective Kang Dong-woo, represented by the keyword 'humanistic sexiness'. Playing a character who is easygoing yet possesses sharp intuition, Jo Woo-jin shared his interpretation: "I aimed to portray his honest and confident demeanor in a way that's both human and attractive."

Ji Chang-wook is set to make the most daring transformation in his filmography with the keyword 'face is a weapon'.

Regarding this, Jo Woo-jin expressed anticipation for Ji Chang-wook's spectacular action scenes, saying, "Not just his face, his entire body is a weapon."

Ha Yoon-kyung plays Min Seo-jin, an ambitious prosecutor blinded by promotion, showcasing the character's charisma with sharply tailored suits.

She reportedly put great effort into bringing realism to the character, even consulting with lawyers who are former prosecutors.

Rising star Kim Hyeong-seo will showcase her versatile facial expressions as Jae-hee, the missing club ace.

Director Park Noo-ri revealed the casting background: "From her first audition line, she was exactly the Jae-hee I had imagined."

Industry insiders are offering positive outlooks on the series.

One commented, "I'm looking forward to the synergy of actors with solid acting skills," adding, "The character composition, where each actor's individuality shines, stands out."

'Gangnam B-Side' is a chase crime drama where a detective, a prosecutor, and a mysterious broker become entangled for their own reasons while pursuing hidden cases in Gangnam's underworld to find the missing club ace, Jae-hee. It is set to be released on Disney+ on November 6.

The industry is watching closely to see what success this work will achieve as Disney+'s Korean original content.

There's keen interest in how a crime drama set in Gangnam will be received by global viewers.

Expectations are high for the synergy between Director Park Noo-ri's meticulous direction and the passionate performances of the actors, and whether this can open a new horizon for K-content.

Particular attention is on how Jo Woo-jin's humanistic sexiness, Ji Chang-wook's daring transformation, and Ha Yoon-kyung's charismatic acting will be realized, and what kind of tension and enjoyment their ensemble will provide.

'Gangnam B-Side' is expected to portray not just a simple crime drama but also the stories of people unfolding in the unique space of Gangnam.

All eyes are on how this work will resonate in the global streaming market and showcase new possibilities for Korean dramas.