Actor Nam Joo Hyuk Channels An Iconic Character At “Remember” Press Conference, But Netizens Notice A Major Difference
Although tvN‘s K-Drama Twenty Five Twenty One ended in April, we’re still not over it!
The next starring role for actor Nam Joo Hyuk, who portrayed Baek Yi Jin in the K-Drama, is in the Korean drama film Remember. He stars alongside Lee Sung Min and Jung Man Sik.
Remember tells the story of Pil-Joo (Lee Sung-min), an Alzheimer’s patient in his 80s, who lost all his family during the Japanese colonial era, and devotes his lifelong revenge before his memories disappear, and a young man in his 20s (Nam Joo-hyuk) who helps him.
— Wikipedia
On September 26 at 11 AM KST, a press conference for the film Remember was held. It was broadcast live online as well as the director and lead actors answered questions.
#NamJooHyuk and #LeeSungmin at the #Remember Press Conference (clips only)
The movie is scheduled to be released on October 26!
Cr: https://t.co/pHolCEfswd#남주혁 #南柱赫 #ナムジュヒョク #นัมจูฮยอก #리멤버 pic.twitter.com/lVmyIpkCar
— NAM JOOHYUK | Remember 10/26 (@jjwogiverse) September 26, 2022
#NamJooHyuk said, "The sound of sports car was amazing. But it turned out that the speed was only 20km/h," he corrected and laughed.
ALRIGHT YOU FUNNY GUY 😭https://t.co/eX25OXfu4p pic.twitter.com/6sNxFCgHoL
— jason my meow meow ෆ (@njhveinpolice) September 26, 2022
Nam Joo Hyuk certainly stole the show, though. His look at the press conference has caught the attention of netizens worldwide.
Fans pointed out the similarities between his fit and that of his Twenty Five Twenty One character Baek Yi Jin. His hair was styled similarly, and he wore a black turtleneck with a collared coat.
ur style. ur look.
why still the same as Yijin🥺#NamJooHyuk pic.twitter.com/nXEIrsy5gB— 4elttobym (@Renoott_) September 26, 2022
The key difference between the two? Many netizens noticed that he appeared bigger than before as he filled out his suit nicely. His shoulders appear even wider, and his jawline is very strong.
Oh he has definitely bulked up.🥹 Is it because of the suit or #Vigilante? #NamJooHyuk pic.twitter.com/hAFkDtamsg
— cami (@jjwogiyow) September 26, 2022
#NamJoohyuk at the presscon of Remember. Action star era is coming! pic.twitter.com/1g42x90DMl
— cami (@jjwogiyow) September 26, 2022
This is likely due to his next starring role in the action thriller series Vigilante. It is adapted from the Webtoon of the same name, written by CRG and illustrated by Kim Gyu Sam.
Kim Ji Yong, a student at the police academy lost his mother at the hand of a local gangster when he was young. He becomes a vigilante and kills criminals.
— MyDramaList’s description for Vigilante
Remember releases on October 26, 2022, in theaters, while Vigilante will likely premiere sometime in 2023.
Nam Joo Hyuk isn’t the only Twenty Five Twenty One star who has recently channeled their character. Actress Kim Tae Ri has as well! Read more below.
