Lee Hyun Wook returns as a ruthless new villain in “Shark: The Storm”;!
Originally released in 2021, “Shark: The Beginning”; made waves as TVING’s first original film. Now returning as a six-episode series titled “Shark: The Storm,”; the sequel continues the journey of Cha Woo Sol (Kim Min Seok), who, after being released from prison, dedicates himself to becoming a professional mixed martial arts fighter. But just as he begins to reclaim his life, he finds himself entangled in a brutal fight for survival against a new and ruthless enemy Hyun Woo Yong (Lee Hyun Wook). No longer fighting just to survive, Woo Sol now rises to protect those he holds dear.
Lee Hyun Wook, who made a powerful impression with a special appearance in “Shark: The Beginning,”; now takes center stage in “Shark: The Storm”; as the series’ main villain. In the newly released stills, his character Hyun Woo Yong exudes a chilling duality—calm and collected on the surface, but with an unsettling glint of sadistic glee. In one shot, his cold, calculating gaze speaks volumes, while in another, he looks almost childlike with cruel curiosity, as if he’s found a new toy to break. On the ring, his unrestrained savagery sends shivers down the spine, as he seems to revel in the violence.
Hyun Woo Yong is the head of the MMA association and is secretly the brutal mastermind behind a blood-soaked underground fight club. After rising to power through countless brutal matches, he sets his sights on Cha Woo Sol as his next challenge—and plaything.
On stepping into the role, Lee Hyun Wook commented, “It was something I never expected. I’m honored to return to the world of ‘Shark: The Beginning’ and continue exploring its universe.”; He added, “It was a thrilling challenge—the heightened tension and standout action made the experience all the more rewarding.”;
TVING’s original series “Shark: The Storm”; will be out on May 15.
In the meantime, watch Lee Hyun Wook in “The Queen Who Crowns”; on Viki here:
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