Actor Nam Joo Hyuk has ventured into the world of action with the new Disney+ drama 'Vigilante'. This highly anticipated drama, unveiled a character still of Nam Joo Hyuk, embodying his role as Kim Ji Yong. Kim Ji Yong, the protagonist of the series, is a model police student by day and a clandestine vigilante by night.

Nam Joo Hyuk portrays Kim Ji Yong, a man marked by a personal tragedy, as he lost his mother to a brutal assault by a local gangster during his childhood. Vowing revenge, he chooses to personally handle the gangster, whose lawlessness continues despite a lenient prison sentence. This triggers a transformation, and he becomes a vigilante by night, serving justice in his own way and challenging those who evade the law. Obeying the law by day as a star student at the National Police University and skirting it by night as a merciless vigilante, Nam Joo Hyuk shows impressive versatility in his character portrayal.

In preparation for his first foray into the action genre via 'Vigilante', Nam Joo Hyuk immersed himself in comprehensive training, including weight training, boxing, judo, and martial arts to authentically emulate realistic physical action.

Anticipation is mounting for 'Vigilante'—a unique take on the dark hero narrative. Viewers and fans can catch Nam Joo Hyuk in this exciting new role when 'Vigilante' premieres on November 8 KST.