Jang Hyuk on 'Moomoo': "Yeon Gaesomun can be interpreted in various ways... as a leader and a person."

Goguryeo Hero Yeon Gaesomun Role... Stills ReleasedFirst broadcast on November 14th at 9:20 PMActor Jang Hyuk will play Yeon Gaesomun, who seeks real power in Goguryeo, in KBS2's new historical drama 'Moomu'. /KBS2[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Actor Jang Hyuk transforms into Yeon Gaesomun, the supreme power holder of Goguryeo with endless ambition.The production team of KBS2's new historical drama 'Moomu' (written by Kim Ri-heon&Hong Jin-yi, directed by Kim Young-jo&Gu Seong-jun) released stills of Jang Hyuk, who plays the role of Yeon Gaesomun, a valiant general of Goguryeo who fights to the end against the great Tang Dynasty army.'Moomu' depicts the desperate and lonely epic of leaders who risked everything for a single victory amidst 600 years of war and internal turmoil in the Three Kingdoms.Yeon Gaesomun, a war hero, attempts to seize real power in Goguryeo by using his control over the military, continuing his dangerous path. After eliminating Go Geon-mu (played by Jo Sung-ha), who tried to stop Yeon Gaesomun's overreach, he begins to reveal his unbridled ambition as the supreme power holder of Goguryeo, whom no one can stop.Jang Hyuk cited 'Yeon Gaesomun's multi-faceted nature' as the reason for choosing 'Moomu'. Jang Hyuk described Yeon Gaesomun as "a character whose perspective varies by country, allowing for various interpretations," adding, "I wanted to portray Yeon Gaesomun as a leader, a person, and someone who dreams of ideals."He also hinted at a diverse portrayal, saying, "Yeon Gaesomun's charm cannot be defined by a single aspect." He explained, "Yeon Gaesomun is a character who possesses situational adaptability, the decisiveness to lead things, and the pain and sorrow of a human being," adding, "There must have been situations where he made mistakes as a human, and he seems to be a character who makes you think, 'Why do I have to walk this path?'"For Jang Hyuk, Yeon Gaesomun was also a challenging endeavor. Stating, "Every moment of acting was difficult," he overcame it by first considering the situation and the character. He shared his unique method for enhancing the character's persuasiveness: "I didn't fixate on emotions and pondered how Yeon Gaesomun would react in each situation in every scene."Furthermore, Jang Hyuk pointed to 'each country's strategy' as a viewing point to enjoy 'Moomu' even more. He emphasized, "By following the different choices of each country as the Three Kingdoms and the Tang Dynasty wage war from their respective standpoints, you can enjoy 'Moomu' more."Finally, he expressed his hope, "As the viewers have waited for a long time, I hope the situations and emotions of that era are well conveyed," and concluded with a request, "Please tune in."'Moomu', consisting of a total of 28 episodes, will premiere on November 14th at 9:20 PM.[THE FACT | Entertainment Department | ]mcy21@tf.co.krssent@tf.co.kr