Jang Seungjo Transforms into Villain in 'Wonderful World'

Actor Jang Seung-jo is showcasing two distinct villainous characters in different productions, demonstrating a powerful presence. He is earning critical acclaim from viewers for his broad acting spectrum, spanning both modern dramas and historical pieces.

In the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘A Wonderful New World,’ Jang Seung-jo is simultaneously portraying Choi Mun-do, a modern-day schemer, and Lee Jae, a Joseon Dynasty crown prince, driving the tension in the series. He particularly enhances immersion by creating entirely different characters through just his gaze, tone, and demeanor.

In the Netflix series ‘You Killed Me,’ No Jin-pyo is a character who hides violence and a desire for control behind the facade of a perfect elite. In contrast, Jang Kang is a criminal with a fierce survival instinct. Jang Seung-jo perfectly distinguishes between the two by altering his speech, actions, and even atmosphere, maximizing the series' suspense.

In the currently airing ‘A Wonderful New World,’ he is showing another face of evil. Choi Mun-do in ‘A Wonderful New World’ is a modern villain who pressures his opponents with a calm demeanor and cold calculations. His restrained acting, which does not reveal emotions, creates a chilling tension.

On the other hand, Crown Prince Lee Jae in ‘A Wonderful New World’ is a ruthless figure who will stop at nothing to gain power. He intensely portrays his obsession with the throne and his kingly charisma, completing a different facet of villainy from the modern Choi Mun-do.