Recently, Lee Joon Hyuk went viral on the Internet. The 1980s-born heartthrob is making waves in both television and film with two projects released simultaneously in the Asian market. Thanks to his impressive acting skills, both projects received great success and positive feedback.
Gi Cheol in “The Firemen”
In the film industry, Lee Joon Hyuk plays the role of Gi Cheol, a firefighter from West Fire Station in “Firefighters”. Despite his tough and disciplined outward demeanor, his character has a compassionate heart, dedicated to saving the lives of civilians and his team. The film is inspired by a real-life disaster that struck South Korea in 2001, with numerous scenes of fires and explosions. Although Lee Joon Hyuk is afraid of fire, he performed a scene where his back is burned without using a stunt double. His dedication has earned praise from critics and audiences alike.
In another interesting piece of information, “Firefighters” finished filming in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic and actor Kwak Do Won’s drunk driving scandal, the film was delayed by almost five years before finally being released on December 4th. difficulties, the film quickly became a box office success. Just one day after its release, “Firefighters” earned over $1.1 million and attracted more than 174,858 viewers. Even though it competes with Hyun Bin’s blockbuster “Harbin,” the film continues to perform well at the box office.
Eun Ho in “Love Scout”
On the small screen, Lee Joon Hyuk is also attracting attention for his role as Eun Ho in “Love Scout.” Eun Ho is the perfect “ideal boyfriend” character: a devoted single father raising his daughter. Despite being in her 30s, her character exudes irresistible charm with good looks and a sincere, caring personality. Although she reluctantly works under a demanding CEO, Kang Ji Yoon (played by Han Ji Min), she uses professionalism and sensitivity to win his heart.
Despite being in the entertainment industry for nearly two decades, “Love Scout” marks Lee Joon Hyuk’s first foray into romantic drama. After just three episodes, his masculine good looks have become a hot topic among netizens. Previously known for his rugged appearance and roles in psychological and action films, this shift to a calm and gentle character surprised fans. Additionally, his well-groomed appearance and clean-shaven appearance have made his images rise to new heights, with fans comparing his images from 20s to 40s. Many believe his rugged appearance hid his true charm.
Regarding the success of “Love Scout,” according to Nielsen Korea, episode 2 recorded a nationwide average audience rating of 6.5%, an increase of 1.3% compared to the first episode’s 5.2% . Even more impressive, Episode 3 achieved a double-digit rating of 10.5%, showing a notable 4% increase. This positioned “Love Scout” as a strong contender at the start of the year, making other dramas wary. Thanks to positive word of mouth, “Love Scout” is expected to continue to grow in popularity as the series progresses.
