Introducing Joo Jong Hyuk, the lawyer extraordinaire, who has recently joined Go Ah Sung in the upcoming movie “Because I Hate Korea”. This movie, based on the novel of the same name, tells the story of Gye Na, a young woman who leaves her job, family and boyfriend in search of her own happiness. Joo Jong Hyuk will be playing the role of Jae In, Gye Na’s study abroad agency classmate and best friend, who changes her life during her stay in New Zealand. Joo Jong Hyuk expressed his excitement for the project, citing his own experiences in New Zealand as a high school student. He also expressed his anticipation for working with experienced actress Go Ah Song. Joo Jong Hyuk has been impressing viewers with his roles in dramas such as “Outstanding Prosecutor Woo” and “Do You Know Ashtanga?”, and his upcoming kendo movie “1/10,000 Seconds” is set to be released soon. With his impressive acting chops and the intriguing premise of “Because I Hate Korea”, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of this movie.

“Lawyer extraordinaire Wu” star Joo Jong Hyuk has joined Go Ah Sung in the new movie “Because I Hate Korea” (working title)!
Based on the novel of the same name, “Because I Hate Korea” is a film that tells the story of Ah Gye Na (Go Ah Song), who is twenty years old and suddenly leaves her job, family and boyfriend. heads to New Zealand in search of his own happiness.
Joo Jong Hyuk will play a key role in the film, taking on the role of Jae In, a free-spirited, honest and bright character. As Gye Na’s study abroad agency classmate and best friend, Jae In changes Gye Na’s life while she lives in New Zealand.
Joo Jong Hyuk said, “I enjoyed reading the original novel and I respect director Jang Gong Jae as much as I have seen all of his independent feature films, so it’s a great honor to work together on this project. I am also looking forward to working with senior actress Go Ah Song. Specifically, I studied in New Zealand when I was in high school, so shooting there is very important to me. I will prepare well and give a good performance.”
Joo Jong Hyuk impressed with his character Kwon Min Woo in the drama “Outstanding Prosecutor Woo” last year and recently starred in “Do You Know Ashtanga?” as part of the KBS drama special 2022. This year, his upcoming kendo movie “1/10,000 Seconds” is waiting to be released.