7 Portraits of Kim Moo Yul in The Roundup: Punishment – Introducing the New Villain!

7 Portraits of Kim Moo Yul in The Roundup: Punishment – Introducing the New Villain!

The Roundup: Punishment premiered for the first time at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 23. Shortly after, the release schedule for South Korean cinemas was announced. Ma Dong Seok returns as the main character, the monster detective Ma Seok Do.

Kim Moo Yul takes on the role opposite to Ma Dong Seok’s character. This marks Kim Moo Yul’s reunion with Ma Dong Seok since their collaboration in the film The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil (2019). Let’s delve into the details of Kim Moo Yul’s role in the Korean film The Roundup: Punishment.

 

1. Kim Moo Yul portrays Baek Chang Gi, a fourth-generation villain in The Roundup series. He once served as a mercenary.

7 Portraits of Kim Moo Yul in the Film The Roundup: Punishment, New Villain!footage of Kim Moo Yul in the film The Roundup: Punishment (instagram.com/ba_enter)

2. Baek Chang Gi was discharged from his unit due to his involvement in a brutal murder. After leaving, he ventured into the illegal online gambling business in the Philippines.

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3. He collaborates with the IT genius Chang Dong Cheol (played by Lee Dong Hwi), successfully dominating the Korean illegal online gambling market.

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4. Baek Chang Gi focuses on field operations, spreading terror through kidnappings, attacks, and murders against his adversaries.

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5. In combat, Baek Chang Gi often employs a dagger. He’s dubbed the strongest villain in The Roundup series by the CEO of the film production company.

7 Portraits of Kim Moo Yul in the Film The Roundup: Punishment, New Villain!footage of Kim Moo Yul in the film The Roundup: Punishment (instagram.com/ba_enter)

6. Ma Dong Seok mentioned that Baek Chang Gi’s fighting prowess surpasses that of Ma Seok Do by two levels.

7 Portraits of Kim Moo Yul in the Film The Roundup: Punishment, New Villain!footage of Kim Moo Yul in the film The Roundup: Punishment (instagram.com/ba_enter)

7. Kim Moo Yul intentionally gained almost 10 kg to embody Baek Chang Gi perfectly.

7 Portraits of Kim Moo Yul in the Film The Roundup: Punishment, New Villain!footage of Kim Moo Yul in the film The Roundup: Punishment (doc. BA Entertainment/The Roundup: Punishment)

The reunion between Kim Moo Yul and Ma Dong Seok, with roles reversed, is highly anticipated. The Roundup: Punishment will hit South Korean screens on April 24, 2024. However, it’s uncertain whether the film will also be screened in Indonesian cinemas.

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