Ju Ji Hoon shares ideas on his upcoming drama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name.
On January 21, a press convention for the Netflix sequence The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name was held in Seoul. Attendees included Ju Ji Hoon, Choo Younger Woo, Ha Younger, Yoon Gyung Ho, Jeong Jae Kwang, and director Lee Do Yoon.
Speaking about his on-screen character Baek Kang Hyuk, Ju Ji Hoon stated, “He is an individual who prioritizes saving lives and [the value of] drugs over cash. The rationale he is so obsessive about saving lives is defined within the drama. As a physician, he prioritizes saving individuals above all else, which could make him seem considerably prickly and tough on the skin.”
When requested what he centered on whereas performing, the actor responded, “The plot is [themed] as a hero story, but it surely’s being described as a medical drama, and there is additionally the unique work [web novel that should be considered]. Be it dramatic thrill or one thing else, there have to be one thing this drama ought to give [to viewers]. Nevertheless, when performing, with music layered on high and route added, sure witticisms may come throughout as mockery. So, I believed so much about how you can mix the dramatic enjoyable and thrill seamlessly. We had periods the place we spent 7 to eight hours reviewing.”
He additionally shared, “The drama has a really fantasy-like facet. It addresses issues we want for — issues which might be troublesome in actuality however are resolved justly within the story, providing a way of catharsis. It has that liberating really feel to it.”
He added, “On the identical time, because it’s a narrative about saving individuals’s lives, it inevitably carries a heavy tone. When adapting the webtoon into a visible medium, as an alternative of leaning an excessive amount of right into a webtoon-like fashion, grounding the story in actuality was essential. That method, the fantasy parts do not feel overly far-fetched or implausible. I feel [our drama] all blends collectively very effectively.”
Ju Ji Hoon seamlessly mixing into the character of Baek Kang Hyuk can be a focal point. Director Lee Do Yoon remarked, “Initially, they’re each tall and handsome. Additionally they share a little bit of that annoyingly charming facet,” evoking laughter. He continued, “I noticed Baek Kang Hyuk as a personality with a transparent sense of route. As soon as he determines {that a} path is correct, he strives forward with out hesitation. Ju Ji Hoon portrayed this facet completely, and the character shows it whereas saving lives. You possibly can actually really feel him striding boldly and confidently ahead.”
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name follows Baek Kang Hyuk (Ju Ji Hoon), a genius surgeon who has carried out surgical procedures even in essentially the most chaotic battle zones. He takes on the mission of main the underfunded and sidelined Trauma Workforce at a college hospital.
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name will premiere on January 24, solely on Netflix.