Actor Joo Sang-wook is drawing attention for revealing flawless physique, finished with strict self-management, along with a cheerful behind-the-scenes story from a drama shoot.
“It was actually a cold bath”…the hidden twist behind the buzzworthy sauna scene
Through his recent social media, Joo Sang-wook posted multiple on-set photos along with a message that said, “The special makeup team, you all worked so hard.” In particular, he added a witty remark: “I’ll keep it a secret that the sauna scene was actually not a hot bath, but a cold bath,” catching viewers’ eyes.
In the released photos, Joo Sang-wook is shown moving busily to set up a scene that delivers intense tension in the drama. After emitting a sharp, cold gaze in a neat suit and fully immersing himself in the character, the scene of him filming after removing his top saw him showcase six-pack abs with not a bit of extra fat. The physique is so perfect that online users praised it as if it were computer graphics (CG). Despite the production that sends up steamy heat, it was later revealed that the filming actually took place in an icy cold bath, prompting renewed attention to his standout professionalism.
First full-scale villain attempt since debut…perfect transformation into a former hired thug turned chairman
Joo Sang-wook took on, for the first time in his acting career, a proper villain role through the SBS Friday-Saturday drama “Kim Bu-jang.” The character he plays, Joo Gang-chan, is a person who rose to the position of chairman of a large corporate construction firm, leaving no means unused after starting out as a rough-and-tough former hired thug.
Shaking off the existing soft “Mr. Office Manager” image, he is driving the drama’s tension with a cold-blooded performance with no mercy and no tears. The intense charisma bursting out in every scene has been praised as proof of his prowess as a premium actor. “Kim Bu-jang” is a satisfying office action tale in which an ordinary office worker fights corruption tied to vast power, delivering viewers a thrilling sense of vicarious satisfaction.
Endless acting transformations…shining passion backed by strong family support
Having debuted in 1997, Joo Sang-wook is in his 29th year this year. He has built a solid filmography by moving across genres such as “Giant” and “Good Doctor.” Rather than settling into stable acting skills, he went for a bold challenge as his first villain role, widening his spectrum as an actor. After marrying fellow actor Cha Ye-ryeon in 2017 and building a happy family, he continues active acting work with steady encouragement from his loved ones.
