Kwak Jin-seok Leaves Audiences in Awe as Ruthless 'Im Jae-deok' in 'The Sculpted City'

Actor Kwak Jin-seok is leaving a powerful impression as 'Im Jae-deok,' a key figure in the prison's power hierarchy, in the Disney+ original series 'The Sculpted City.'

Released on the 5th, 'The Sculpted City' features Kwak Jin-seok portraying Im Jae-deok, a ruthless enforcer who controls order within the prison through violence and fear. As the right-hand man to the prison's influential figure Yeo Deok-su (played by Yang Dong-geun), Kwak Jin-seok immediately captured attention from his first appearance, brutally subduing new inmate Tae-jung (played by Ji Chang-wook).

His performance, characterized by 'silent charisma,' has been praised for successfully building a realistic prison power structure. Kwak Jin-seok's dynamic and realistic action sequences, honed by his background as a stuntman, also stand out.

Prior to this role, Kwak Jin-seok has consistently built a strong portfolio of unique characters across both television and film, appearing in dramas such as 'Queen of Tears,' 'The Devil Judge,' 'The Police Station Next to the Firehouse,' and 'Sweet Home,' as well as films like 'Escape: Project Silence,' '12.12: The Day,' and 'Smugglers.'

Netizens are praising Kwak Jin-seok's acting, commenting, 'Actor Kwak Jin-seok has an insane presence,' 'Even with limited screen time, the character was so intense I can't forget him,' and 'An actor whose future activities I'm really looking forward to.'