Nam Joo Hyuk to return with 'Good Bye My Princess' after military discharge... Netflix

The Netflix original series 'Good Bye My Princess' has started its successful run, hitting number 1 on Netflix Korea's TOP 10 series list immediately after its release. Premiering on the 17th, the work follows Gu-cheon (played by Nam Joo Hyuk), who possesses the ability to traverse the world of ghosts, and Saeng-gang (played by Roh Yoon-seo), a court lady with a secret, as they are summoned by the King (played by Cho Seung-woo) to uncover a curse dwelling in the East Palace.

Nam Joo Hyuk shares his thoughts on reaching number 1 after his military discharge

Actor Nam Joo Hyuk announced his return through this work following his military discharge. Meeting at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, Nam Joo Hyuk shared his feelings upon hearing the news of reaching number 1 on Netflix. He said, "I received many calls from people around me. It felt quite surreal when I heard the news that we hit number 1." He added that while receiving congratulations from acquaintances, he actually felt strangely calm, and he even received advice from those around him to enjoy the moment fully rather than being preoccupied with the results.

He also spoke candidly about his psychological state leading up to his comeback work. Nam Joo Hyuk stated, "It's not that I'm nervous because it's my comeback work after discharge, but I've always felt nervous every time I work on a project," and explained that he contemplated how to transform this nervousness into a positive direction to infuse into his performance. He said he tried to use that nervous energy to create a good performance, and since the release, he has been spending each day with gratitude and care, wondering how many people will view the work.

A royal mystery led by Roh Yoon-seo and Cho Seung-woo

The acting skills of the lead actors support the completeness of 'Good Bye My Princess'. Nam Joo Hyuk, playing the role of Gu-cheon, mentioned that he had great chemistry with Roh Yoon-seo as Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang put their heads together to solve the incidents. Roh Yoon-seo, who played Saeng-gang, took on her first challenge in a historical drama through this work. To gain tips for historical drama acting, she continuously asked questions while building her character on set.

Cho Seung-woo, playing the role of the King, worked alongside Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon-seo while portraying an unnamed King. Cho Seung-woo even showed a bit of joking confidence, saying he was simply riding the coattails of Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon-seo in this work. Additionally, actors such as Kwak Dong-yeon and Jang Young-nam joined the cast, adding weight to the process of unraveling the curse and mystery within the palace.

The appearance of 'Joseon Groot', Kkeomeok-sari

One of the hit elements of the series is the character 'Kkeomeok-sari'. Kkeomeok-sari, a small ghost companion that follows Gu-cheon, earned the nickname 'Joseon Groot' online due to its doll-like appearance. Viewers are showing affection for this character, calling it a 'companion ghost'. However, contrary to its cute appearance, Kkeomeok-sari is a being with the instinct to drain human vitality, serving as a device to create tension in the drama.

The appearance of Kkeomeok-sari adds liveliness to the royal mystery narrative, which could otherwise be quite heavy. Viewers are paying attention to the unexpected charm of this character appearing amidst the mysterious developments. Currently, 'Good Bye My Princess' is being released exclusively through Netflix. Nam Joo Hyuk continued his career after his discharge through this work, and Roh Yoon-seo demonstrated her potential as a historical drama actress. With the performances of actors including Cho Seung-woo, this work is maintaining its high ranking on Netflix.