According to Naver, Rain is currently attracting a lot of attention for his role as the villain Baek Jeong Hounds 2which recently premiered on Netflix. The series has quickly risen to the top spot among the most loved Korean series in recent days, further amplifying the buzz around its shocking transformation.
Baek Jeong is described as a literalist “living weapon”. With overwhelming physical strength, frightening speed, and near-perfect fighting skills, he is a force to be reckoned with. What makes him even more terrifying is his cold and ruthless personality that instills fear in everyone around him.
To fully embody such a psychologically intense antagonist, Rain adopted method acting, immersing himself deeply in the character. He revealed that for an entire year he lived as Baek Jeong even off camera. At home he spoke very little and maintained a dark and cold demeanor, to the point that his wife, Kim Tae-hee, reportedly criticized him for remaining too immersed in the role.
In Hounds 2Baek Jeong serves as the central villain, head of an underground international boxing organization known as IKFC. In addition to staging brutal fights, he runs a massive illegal gambling empire worth hundreds of millions of dollars. For him the ring is not a question of competition, it is an instrument of profit and control over human lives.
Recognizing the potential of protagonist Gun Woo (played by Woo Do-hwan), Baek Jeong approaches him with a staggering offer: 10 billion won for a single match. However, Gun Woo firmly rejects the proposal. Unwilling to accept rejection, Baek Jeong resorts to extreme measures by threatening family members, orchestrating kidnappings, and even launching bomb attacks to force compliance.
This marks Rain’s first villain role in his 20-year career, and viewers are praising his performance as a defining moment. His acting has reached a new level of maturity, leaving a strong impression. Every time Baek Jeong appears on screen, audiences hold their breath, captivated by the chilling and oppressive aura he brings with him.
In addition to his acting, Rain also impressed with his chiseled physique and intense, visually stunning fight scenes, further solidifying his dramatic transformation into one of the most terrifying villains in recent Korean drama history.
Sources: K14
