On July 31st, the agency King Kong by Starship released behind-the-scenes still cuts from the poster shoot of the drama “No Way Out: The Roulette” (hereinafter referred to as “No Way Out”), in which Lee Kwang-soo stars.
In this work, Lee Kwang-soo plays Yoon Chang-jae, a butcher attempting to kill the notorious criminal Kim Guk-ho (played by Yoo Jae-myung) to gain a large sum of money.
“No Way Out” is about an open murder contract with a bounty of 20 billion won on the life of a rare heinous criminal and the fierce battle between those who want to kill and those who want to survive. In this project, Lee Kwang-soo is set to showcase a completely different side of himself.
The released photos feature Lee Kwang-soo with rough visuals created by special effects makeup, leaving a strong impression. His intense gaze instantly dominates the atmosphere, showing his complete immersion into the character.
On set, Lee Kwang-soo managed to create a warm atmosphere, yet transformed into Yoon Chang-jae in front of the camera, reportedly delivering A-cuts in no time.
Previously, Lee Kwang-soo gained immense popularity for his appearances on SBS’s variety show “Running Man”.
He earned various nicknames such as “Giraffe”, “Icon of Betrayal”, “Asia Prince” and “Icon of Misfortune”, solidifying his image as an entertainer.
However, after suffering an ankle fracture in a car accident in 2020, he left “Running Man” in 2021, leaving fans sad.
Despite his prolific work as an actor since then, he admitted to struggling with his variety show image when taking on serious acting roles.
Now, Lee Kwang-soo is poised for an acting transformation through this new drama. In the previously released highlight video, he chillingly delivered the line “Bring Kim Guk-ho to me, right in front of my eyes“, exuding a menacing presence.
Expectations are high for the new side he will reveal in “No Way Out”.
“No Way Out” starring Lee Kwang-soo, Cho Jin-woong, Yoo Jae-myung, Kim Mu-yeol, Yum Jung-ah, Sung Yoo-bin, Greg Hsu and Kim Sung-cheol, will be simultaneously released on Disney+ and U+Mobile TV on July 31st.
This transformation is anticipated to mark a significant turning point in Lee Kwang-soo’s acting career. As anticipation builds for his acting transformation, the public is keen to see the response to this drama.
