TSWWTN: EPISODE 6

THE MOST SPECTACULAR SCENE

The Battle

Between

Kim Sung Yeol and Gwi

(Episode 6)

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Kim Sung Yeol: sexy vampire

Lee Joon Gi:  Sad vampire

Kim Sung Yeol: Handsome vampire

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THE MOST SPECTACULAR SCENE Have you ever thought of visiting a country after watching a particularly superb scene in a TV drama or movie? It is known that many travellers or tourists have been touched by such a scene and it has inspired them to head off or to move to that country. Pic 1: Dawn is breaking: Kim Sung Yeol's head is framed by sunlight Pic 2: Gwi is shocked by the appearance of the rising sun Pic 3: Furious mien - Kim Sung Yeol fights Gwi Pic 4: Pain registers on Kim Sung Yeol's face when he is stabbed by Gwi Pic 5: Kim Sung Yeol is slumped on the ground. Notice the beautiful sunrise But if you haven’t, you might after watching Episode 6 of the saguek vampire drama, ‘The Scholar Who Walks The Night’. There is a very impressive sequence in the episode that  greatly captivates the viewers’ attention and is going to stay in their minds for a very long time. Many years from now, viewers may not remember any of the scenes of the dramas that they have watched, but one can be sure that the viewers of ‘The Scholar Who Walks The Night’ would definitely remember at least one of the scenes in that vampire drama. One particularly memorable and spectacular scene that viewers would probably watch transfixed is the scene when Kim Sung Yeol the lead character played by Lee Joon Gi, fights against Gwi, the evil vampire played by Lee Soo Hyuk in the blue hour of twilight near the edge of a cliff.   The blue hour or ‘L'heure bleue’ (French) is the period of twilight each morning and evening when the indirect sunlight takes on a predominantly blue hue. For the French, the blue hour is a time of confusion and mystery, since it is impossible to determine whether it is really night or day. In that sequence, the viewers get to see the breaking of dawn. The stunning long shots shown above include the ethereal and otherworldly scenes as the sun breaks with Kim Sung Yeol silhouetted against the rising sun, and Kim Sung Yeol sprawled on the ground against the dramatic colours of the rising sun. The fight scene is the most visually stunning and jaw-droppingly beautiful sequence since the start of the drama. There are other scenes which are beautiful but cannot be compared with his one. The lush views of the Jeolla countryside landscape dominate the screen with the rising sun at dawn in the background. This is an artfully composed scene, which is shot during the magic hour and is reminiscent of certain beautiful paintings. It can be considered a cinematographic masterpiece. The spectacular sunrise produces a dreamlike state with its soft and warm light that frames Kim Sung Yeol as he lures Gwi to the precipitous cliff's edge. There is certainly a time constraint in the filming of the sequence so those moments are quite precious. The photography is awesome and the colours of the sea and the sky are breath-taking. The scene is a feast for the eyes. And that scene is the most riveting battle scene so far in terms of the tension, confusion and enormous anxiety that it rouses in the viewers. It is intoxicating and blows their minds! When the scene first comes into view, the viewer sees the merging of the sea with the sky in ethereal blue light. As the day grows lighter, Kim Sung Yeol’s head is framed by weak sunlight of various pink tones. The scene is picture-perfect with the pink sea and the glittering pink water. As the sun rises, it is flooded with pink colour and blends with the pristine light pink earth and the light pink cliff face. The camera showcases the stark beauty of the magnificent sunrise. It has to be noted that the beautiful scenery is contrasted with the ugly cruelty of Gwi, the demonic vampire.   Avoiding the Sun: The Battle of the Vampires - Kim Sung Yeol v. Gwi

Prior to this sequence,Gwi has been trying to track down Jo Yang Sun because Gwi guesses that she has in her possession Crown Prince Jung Hyun's diary which contains his perfect plan to destroy him. A diary that is similar to that belonging to  Crown Prince Jung Hyun (120 years ago) In the hope of retrieving that diary, Gwi rounds up a huge group of booksellers and massacres them when they refuse to divulge or reveal the whereabouts of Jo Yang Sun. The corpses are dumped into a mass grave, and to remove any evidence of the crime, the Prime Minister orders that the bodies in the pit be burnt. Gwi kills a court lady and threatens the King and the Prime Minister The captive booksellers are killed mercilessly Rampage killings: Gwi runs amok Full of Evil: Lee Soo Hyuk plays the good looking but demonic vampire Gwi walks the night to ferret about his prey, Jo Yang Sun, and he almost catches her except that she is protected by the necklace with the locket made of hawthorn or ‘sansa’ wood which is given to her by Kim Sun Yeol. The hawthorn has the effect of removing her personal scent and warding off wild beasts, evil spirits and vampires. Jo Yang Sun with her locket made of 'sansa' or hawthorn wood Hawthorn tree with white flowers Hawthorn tree with red flowers Thorns of the hawthorn tree white hawthorn flowers 'sansa' or hawthorn flowers 'sansa' or hawthorn wood ‘sansa’ or hawthorn wood 'sansa' fruits    Hawthorn fruit and powder Hawthorn powder              Chinese Haw flakes made from the 'sansa' fruit Kim Sung Yeol appears in the very nick of time to help her escape but Gwi is not giving up without a fight. The only way for Kim Sung Yeol to match wits with Gwi and to outwit him is to lure him away from Jo Yang Sun, so he plays a cat-and-mouse game with Gwi. Kim Sung Yeol’s intention is to manipulate and distract Gwi from his target.   The Wrath of a Vampire Firstly, he uses delaying tactics to confuse Gwi and to stall for time, hoping for dawn to come and the sun to rise in order to trap Gwi. Seondly, Kim Sung Yeol hopes that Gwi would be so busy trying to defeat him that he loses track of the time and falls for Kim Sung Yeol’s trick. Kim Sung Yeol: ferocious and menacing The strategy is remarkable proof of Kim Sung Yeol’s analytical genius, mental sharpness and intelligence. He knows exactly where Gwi’s weakness lies, that is, Gwi cannot withstand sunlight and has to live in the dark. In contrast, Kim Sung Yeol himself has absorbed Hae Seo’s power of being able to withstand the sunlight. The two vampires cast loud taunts at each other as they do battle. As Kim Sung Yeol tries to prolong the deadly cat-and-mouse game, Gwi inflicts him with wounds. Their battle brings them to the edge of a cliff. Handsome long-haired vampire The battle of the vampires

At first, the viewers are totally unaware that Kim Sung Yeol is blocking the rising sun with his body. This is because they are too engrossed in the exciting battle of the two titans.  Moreover, the viewers are very concerned about the dangerous cliff’s edge and fear for both fighters despite the fact that they would like Kim Sung Yeol to throw Gwi off the cliff. Nobody wants any of the actors to plunge off the sheer drop of the cliff. It is so dangerously near.  One’s heart beat fast as they fight, thrash, jump and run near the vertiginous drop into the valley below. In the hand-to-hand combat, Kim Sung Yeol is no match for Gwi. When Kim Sung Yeol bends and dodges the blows of Gwi, the awesome sun suddenly looms large and the magnificent light blinds Gwi and also the viewers. Having understood the weakness of Gwi, Kim Sung Yeol has successfully lured Gwi to the cliff’s edge to weaken him. When the rising sun appears Kim Sung Yeol swiftly lunges at Gwi with his dagger made of ‘sansa’ or hawthorn wood, and with a ferocious sweep of his hand, he thrusts it into Gwi’s chest. Daggers made of hawthorn or ‘sansa’ wood The short, carved dagger is made of hawthorn or ‘sansa’ wood. Hawthorn is the traditional choice of wood because of the belief that  the owner is protected by the wood. Hawthorn or ‘sansa’ wood is supposed to have the power to weaken a vampire, and also erase a person's scent. But Kim Sung Yeol realises too late that even in Gwi’s weakened state, he, himself is no match for Gwi. Gwi is still stronger than him. The reason for Kim Sung Yeol’s lack of strength is he is a vampire with a human heart, and he has not been drinking human blood for some time. Although Kim Sung Yeol has figured out a way to attack and to subdue Gwi, it is unfortunate that his plan has gone awry and his strategy has backfired. He is heavily injured when Gwi is able to quickly remove the dagger from his chest and ironically, plunges Kim Sung Yeol’s dagger into the owner’s abdomen. Gwi not only ruthlessly slashes Kim Sung Yeol but also rotates his palm to twist the dagger deep into his body and to viciously drive it in. Gwi causes so much trauma and excessive bleeding that Kim Sung Yeol is stopped in his tracks. It is a very shocking and gory experience for the viewers to witness such a savage, diabolical and heinous but very effective combat tactic. Viewers feel devastated for Kim Sung Yeol. Anguish and pain Determined to fight Gwi Gwi swiftly flees the scene. Vampires, like Gwi, lie dormant during the day because of their extreme sensitivity to the ultra-violet rays of the sun. But Gwi has the advantage of having supernaturally fast-healing abilities which makes him a dangerous enemy. The supernatural physical attributes of Gwi are not to be taken lightly. Kim Sung Yeol is a different type of vampire, being a vampire with a human heart, and a vampire who doesn’t drink as much blood, so he is not strong to challenge Gwi. Luckily for Kim Sung Yeol, he is able to escape from the clutches of Gwi. In his weakened state, he is found by Jo Yang Sun who helps him. Will our hero survive his injuries? Definitely. But what’s going to happen to him? Kim Sung Yeol is found by Jo Yang Sun Kim Sung Yeol does not want her to be around him Will she discover his secret? Fear in his heart Jo Yang Sun stays on to assist him What about Gwi? It is too late for him to return to his hideout and sanctuary. He watches the rising sunlight in dismay. What would happen to him?  This is what the viewers are curious to know. Well, if anyone is curious, they should watch the rest of the drama.

THE  FIGHT  SCENE The Battle of the Vampire Titans The fight scene between Lee Joon Gi and Lee Soo Hyuk in Episode 6 of ‘The Scholar Who Walks The Night’, is spectacular.  As always, Lee Joon Gi dominates the scene, this time with his sangtoo being unravelled and his bloodied handsome face framed by his long hair. Lee has the gift of shocking viewers, this time with his animalistic ferocity, gruff and throaty growls, menacing and abrasive looks, and the ugly baring of his vampire’s fangs. Lee Joon Gi’s acting never fails to astound and amaze the viewers. Lee Soo Hyuk seems more alive now and shows a lot more passion in this sequence. His acting has improved significantly since the start of the drama.

The production team, the director, cinematographer and scriptwriters have done a brilliant job in contrasting the pastoral beauty of the countryside and the beautiful sunrise with the horrific act perpetrated by the evil character, Gwi as vividly seen in the horrific but exciting iconic scene of Episode 6. Lee Joon Gi with the director Lee Soon Joon They and the two actors, Lee Joon Gi and Lee Soo Hyuk must be congratulated for producing such a magnificent scene.

TSWWTN: Lee Joon Gi - Asia's Top-Notch Actor

LEE JOON GI

ASIA’S TOP-NOTCH ACTOR

FIRST AMONG EQUALS

Seductive Vampire Lee Joon Gi

Worried expression: Vampire in his T-shirt

Vampire just after his bath

The Vampire showcases his sexy chiselled jawline and yummy neck

Shy vampire: Cool

Indifferent Vampire

Fiery vampire: Gorgeous eyes, nose and lips 

Vampire Lee Joon Gi loves his right face profile

Playful look: Long-haired vampire

Sexy vampire: Deep in thought

 Vampire: very tense and anxious

Dashing vampire

ASIA’S MOST TALENTED ACTOR AND ENTERTAINER Lee Joon Gi is a top-notch actor, in fact, the most talented actor and entertainer in South Korea and Asia.  There is no question about it. And there is no question about his acting credentials either. His credentials are certainly impeccable. He has done movies and dramas of different genres, singing, dancing, modelling, emceeing and other stuff. And he has performed them brilliantly. Lee Joon Gi's energetic dancing at one of his fan concerts Lee first came into prominence with his incredible performance in his first movie, a historical gender-bender tale, ‘The King and the Clown’, which opened to critical acclaim and commercial success in 2005. He went on to make many more popular dramas and movies like ‘My Girl’, ‘Time Between Dog and Wolf’, ‘Iljimae’, ‘Arang and the Magistrate’, ‘Two Weeks’, ‘The Joseon Shooter’ and ‘Virgin Snow’. His latest, soon-to-be released Chinese-Korean movie, ‘Love In Sicily’ is highly anticipated just because Lee Joon Gi is the lead actor. The blockbuster movie,'The King and the Clown' Lee Joon Gi plays the beautiful, effeminate clown Lee, in many ways, is different from other actors. He is multi-talented, and his acting is multi-layered and multi-dimensional. He displays impressive innate fiery talent naturally and effortlessly. He also has a wonderful, welcoming relationship with the camera and therefore he looks very good in any drama or movie. Moreover, Lee Joon Gi is also such a fun actor. Behind the scenes, one can find many instances of him putting on an impromptu funny show for all the cast and crew members, rolling around on the ground, goofing off, dancing, wriggling, singing, and in his everyday life, he is up to all kinds of funny antics and actions that he almost exhausts everybody else except himself. He is a like a ball of energy that is unstoppable. And the viewers cannot wait to see more of his cheerful countenance. Lee Joon Gi: laughing Lee Joon Gi making funny faces Even on the day of the press conference for the launch of the drama, ‘The Scholar Who Walks The Night’, Lee Joon Gi, although dressed sophisticatedly in his very formal pinstriped double-breasted shirt and trousers, at one stage, playfully pretended to jump over the glass balustrade when he heard his many adoring fans shouting his name and cheering for him from the ground floor. Where would you find another adorable and fun-loving entertainer with such infectious jovial charm who truly loves his fans to such an extent? http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2xw3t3 Lee Joon Gi introduces himself Then, in a subsequent interview, he even performed his ‘wiggle, wiggle’ stuff which was really hilarious. That physical display of physical flexibility ultimately shows that Lee is in control of his body and he is able to use it to his advantage in his acting. He has also uploaded lots of photographs and funny videos on his Instagram. No actor or entertainer in South Korea or in Asia for the matter, can be compared to the one and only Lee Joon Gi. https://instagram.com/p/3sd5GFgoRQ/ Lee Joon Gi's Instagram: "Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle" https://instagram.com/p/5B7jPIgofm/?taken-by=actor_jg Lee Joon Gi's Instagram - 'All that Star' interview  'Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle' https://instagram.com/p/5Dz5UWAoQm/?taken-by=actor_jg Lee Joon Gi performs a magic trick: 'The Flying Utensils' https://instagram.com/p/3XwGirgoeI/?taken-by=actor_jg 'Open sesame!' Vampire Lee Joon Gi: 'I can see U' (shudder! shudder! shudder!) LEE JOON GI’S MARTIAL ARTS SKILLS Viewers also get to see Lee Joon Gi’s amazing athletic skills when he runs, jumps and fights in his current drama, ‘The Scholar Who Walks The Night’. In one sequence, when he tries to save Jo Yang Sun from Gwi, he is seen carrying her in his arms as he runs. It takes a lot of strength and energy to carry a person and run at the same time. Oh, what a dreamy knight in shining armour! Athletic: Vampire Kim Sung Yeol is running while carrying Jo Yang Sun Strong: Look at those biceps Lee Joon Gi: washboard abs Martial arts skills: Wow, what a fantastic sight! Oh my gosh! Lee Joon Gi can really fly! His hanbok is swirling in the air! Viewers are also lucky to be able to watch his martial arts fighting scenes in his latest drama. The fantastic sight they see is the result of many years of honing his Taekwondo, Taekkyeon and Hapkido skills. He is also skilled at wielding his sword. One can also see him ‘fly’ (jump) with his hanbok swirling in the air as he fights against some attackers sent by the palace courtiers. Think badassery. He indeed kicks ass. This pretty much speaks for itself. Lee Joon Gi: Martial Arts Training

THE SCHOLAR WHO WALKS THE NIGHT LEE JOON GI’S SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE The Joseon Scholar, Kim Sung Yeol In the past four episodes of ‘The Scholar Who Walks The Night’, Lee Joon Gi, who plays the titular scholar, as expected, has ended up stealing the whole show with his amazing acting skills and his spectacular performance. In the dark vampire drama, Lee Joon Gi gets to play all sorts of colours: joyful, wretched, wrathful, lascivious, seductive,  evil, vengeful, cold, and Lee has fully fleshed out the vulnerable vampire character so far with many layers to his emotions, and viewers believe that he will continue to do so for the rest of the drama. The drama is not even on its halfway mark but has already garnered a lot of publicity and support because of its exciting and riveting storytelling and interesting cast, especially with Lee Joon Gi helming the drama. There is a story to be told in every episode and there is going to be even more palace intrigue, thrilling love triangles, revelation of secrets, love scandals, grisly killings and more killings, gory blood feasts, earth shuddering vampire rampage, palace madness, and great music. When we think of great music and songs in this vampire drama, why is Lee Joon Gi not given the opportunity to sing some romantic songs to his fans? Jang Jae In (장재인) – Secret Paradise (비밀낙원) 봄이 찾아 오겠죠Spring Will Probably Come - 별Byul The tale is fraught with many emotional scenes that Lee performs to spectacular effect, especially in the first, second and fourth episodes.

KIM SUNG YEOL Lee Joon Gi plays the role of the vampire scholar, Kim Sung Yeol, who lives more than 120 years. He is a scholar in his late 20s who works in the Joseon Library in the palace and is involved in writing and documentation work. He is compelled to be a vampire after a guardian vampire, Hae Seo, bites him. His life vacillates between good and evil as he has to, under animalistic compulsion, have his monthly supply of human blood. At the same time, he, as a new guardian vampire, has to maintain proper discipline in the vampire world. Kim Sung Yeol fights with Hae Seo The scholar, Kim Sung Yeol is bitten by Hae Seo, a vampire http://tvpot.daum.net/v/va1c3ieffwweSHxferimIIr Hae Seo, the guardian vampire bites Kim Sung Yeol The Becoming Kim Sung Yeol lives his life as a vampire uneventfully for 120 years until he meets a pretty crossdressing bookseller, Jo Yang Sun, who eventually paves the way for him to retrieve the former Crown Prince Jung Hyun’s diary which contains his secret plans on how to outwit and destroy Gwi, the evil vampire. 'Gwi' in Chinese means ‘devil’. It is therefore, not unreasonable to expect that the saguek vampire drama, ‘The Scholar Who Walks The Night’ which is helmed by Lee Joon Gi, should be nothing short of awesome.

PRETERNATURAL HORROR A DARK AND COMPLEX CHARACTER In the drama, the vampire scholar, Kim Sung Yeol, has a dark past filled with bad luck. He is distraught with the fact that he is a supernatural serial killer of human beings. He kills only once a month to stave off his thirst for blood. Although, viewers are naturally uncomfortable with the idea of watching a killer vampire, they do love the idea of Lee Joon Gi playing the part of the sexy vampire. Nonetheless, Kim Sung Yeol is still a beast. A sexy beast, indeed. What is most frightening about Kim Sung Yeol is his total calm, his calculation, his preternatural stillness, and also his constant struggle to remain in control of his vampire urges, especially in the sucking of the blood of his beloved, Jo Yang Sun. He is like a bomb about to explode. This makes him one of the most frightening and memorable characters around. Viewers shudder but they love Lee Joon Gi’s acting. Lee has seamlessly slipped into the skin of the vampire and viewers will certainly root for him all the way till the end of the drama. Lee’s vampire character is a rather complex and dramatic one whose presence is like a double-edged sword: too much and too little of him is deleterious, but his presence is essential for the survival of the Joseon World. And Kim Sung Yeol is always living on the edge as he is constantly in immortal combat with Gwi and is forever trying to save the Joseon population. It puts him in a morally precarious or risky position as he is half-vampire unlike the full-fledged sadistic vampire, Gwi.

LOVEY-DOVEY COUPLE KIM SUNG YEOL AND LEE MYUNG HEE LEE JOON GI PLAYS HIMSELF (First Episode) Young lovers: Kim Sung Yeol and Lee Myung Hee In what respect is Kim Sung Yeol endearing to the viewers? And to what extent are they captivated by him? Lee Joon Gi is extremely professional when he is filming even when he knows he is almost playing himself. Lee has, in the first episode of the drama, created a character who viewers, especially fans, naturally assume, is like him. In real life, Lee Joon Gi is always happy, fun and playful. He is a naturally joyful person, and is forever smiling from ear to ear. He is humble, has good-natured humour and is fun to work with. All these are gleaned from the pictures and video clips that he has uploaded onto his Instagram. LEE JOON GI’S SMILES AND LAUGHTER At the beginning of the drama, that is, in the first episode, Lee Joon Gi plays the dashing, confidant, happy and playful scholar Kim Sung Yeol who is smiling and joking all the time. He is a witty and quick thinking charmer who manages to worm his way into the heart of Lee Myung Hee and the viewers’ affections. Lee stirs up the viewers feelings and they warm up to him easily. He has such an adorable persona. His warm and brotherly expressions towards his close friend, Crown Prince, Jung Hyun and his sweet lovey-dovey expressions of love towards his beloved fiancée, Lee Myung Hee, really touch the viewers’ hearts. Viewers love his throaty laughter, masculine voice, expressive eyes and his charming lopsided smiles.  When he smiles, it lights up his whole face, as if it is wreathed in sunshine. How does he manage to twist his mouth into such a naughty, lopsided smile sometimes?    The Kiss: Kim Sung Yeol and Lee Myung Hee

THE ACTING PROWESS OF LEE JOON GI KIM SUNG YEOL: THE BECOMING FIRST EPISODE Decapitated heads mounted on poles Kim Sung Yeol: Look of horror Kim Sung Yeol cries Lee Joon Gi is awesome in this saguek vampire drama. His gruesome but touching ‘becoming’ or transformation into a vampire in the first episode of the drama is so amazing. The once charming and joyful scholar is compelled to change into a vampire, and because of Lee’s incredible dramatic skills, he has made viewers feel that the vampire is a figure worthy of sympathy. The becoming of Kim Sung Yeol is one of the most compelling and exciting scenes of the drama so far as it shows what an excellent actor Lee Joon Gi is. Lee must have a highly developed and lively imagination; his eyes, his voice, his mouth and his body tell stories.  When Kim Sung Yeol is bitten in the neck by the vampire mentor, Hae Seo, the venom takes effect. Lee Joon Gi is incredibly amazing at displaying the transition from human to vampire. Just look at the way Lee Joon Gi’s brows furrow, the way his eyes squinch, the trembling of his hands, the writhing of his body as if  he is in agony and the guttaral sounds that he makes. It seems as if his body is on fire. His facial expressions seem to morph and shapeshift not unlike the body of a vampire. One can actually hear the deep shock, pain and sorrow in his voice, not just see it on his face, and feel the intensity of his emotions. One can applaud his mastery of his facial or physical movements. His look of bewilderment is heart wrenching. The diversity of the range of emotions that he expresses and his realistic portrayal of a man in anguish effectively show why he and his talents are highly appreciated by his fast-increasing number of fans.  Lee Myung Hee stabs herself with a dagger to save Kim Sung Yeol Lee Myung Hee in the arms of Kim Sung Yeol Kim Sung Yeol in agony Kim Sung Yeol sucks  Lee Myung Hee's blood Kim Sung Yeol cries after biting and sucking her blood It seems easy for Lee Joon Gi to access and tap his raw emotions. He is never afraid to give his all, shapeshifting his face to allow his real emotions to shine through. He brings Kim Sung Yeol’s ‘becoming’ to life and thus, makes an emotional connection with his viewers. Everyone who watches him is stunned by his amazing performance. Although Lee Joon Gi plays a flawed and conflicted hero, his viewers are no less supportive. Defenseless against Gwi Guilty of drinking fresh blood. In the drama, Lee Joon Gi’s ability to take the scary, intimidating vampire character and effectively humanise him is beyond the expectations of viewers. The way he displays his acting abilities is incredible. No one could have pulled off that role, like Lee Joon Gi could. His acting blows viewers away. Well, he has many things in his favour:  his amazing acting skills, his flexible body, seductive voice, expressive eyes and sensual mouth. Kim Sung Yeol: crying scene Kim Sung Yeol cries and sucks Lee Myung Hee's blood It is without a shadow of a doubt that Lee Joon Gi has the rare quality of being able to communicate and express his emotions so well that he is able to engage and connect with his viewers. Lee can effortlessly make his viewers and fans feel the same emotions that he expresses and they want to cry, smile, laugh or roar with him. You have to see the actor in action to believe it. Later, the becoming of Kim Sung Yeol is only complete when he bites and drinks Lee Myung Hee’s blood. The gushing sound of him sucking the blood is horrible - as horrible as his expression of sucking his beloved’s blood. He is distraught and guilty about the draining of her blood for his very own survival and this brings on his emotional meltdown that is portrayed to perfection by Lee Joon Gi. Kim Sung Yeol: distraught Viewers have to salute Lee Joon Gi for taking on this very difficult, complicated and dark role. Although Kim Sung Yeol is the hero in the drama, his character has to constantly struggle against the animalistic instincts of a vampire. Fans have the greatest respect for him for taking the bold step of portraying an ambiguous character. Lee’s latest drama changes the way they look at him, his talents and abilities. His acting, they are convinced,  is now at least, one notch higher. Kim Sung Yeol sucks Lee Myung Hee's blood The girl is dead. Guilty Bloodied Hands

KIM SUNG YEOL THE BAD BOY OF THE VAMPIRE WORLD SEX APPEAL Is the appeal in the eyes? 'Beautiful' Scholar Well, the undead can be quite scary but one thing viewers know, Kim Sung Yeol, though sinister, is definitely sexy and seductive! He is the 'bad' boy of the vampire world unlike Gwi who is the evil devil vampire. Handsome face Girls prefer bad boys, and vampires are at the far end of the scale for badness. Kim Sung Yeol may drink the blood of some humans but it does not impede his romances with the lovely ladies. His magnetism and hypnotic charms must take the blame.  Lee Joon Gi brings his character to life and projects an magnetic aura. Lee has made Kim Sung Yeol a highly interesting and exciting vampire who has a great presence - a larger than life presence. Lee hypnotises all the ladies on-screen and off-screen with the effective use of his kohl-rimmed eyes and his alluring vermillion lips. Kim Sung Yeol: Sexy look Look at the way Kim Sung Yeol makes eye contact with his beloved ladies and the viewers. Study his uplifted eyebrows, his intense look, his penetrating stare, the nuanced smile, the well-timed smirk, the sneer, the vulnerable look and the cold, frosty expression. Have viewers imagined all of these? He looks so irresistible. Is Lee Joon Gi mind-controlling and brainwashing the viewers into believing he is a sensual and romantic vampire? Perhaps, Lee Joon Gi has developed Kim Sung Yeol into a sexy god. It’s all in a day’s work! a vampire who is more 'beautiful' than a woman Love flourishes in the drama but can love conquer everything? Kim Sung Yeol drinks blood. Shouldn’t his love interest, Jo Yang Sun, be concerned about this? We want Kim Sung Yoel’s relationship to succeed. Who cares about realism? This is a fantasy drama anyway and most female viewers definitely want an idealistic conclusion! Sexy eyes Viewers do not know the ending but they want to see more of Lee Joon Gi for the rest of the drama and what they are certain is, his role will pan out fantastically well. His character, Kim Sung Yeol will become an iconic character if Lee Joon Gi continues to beguile and inspire the imagination of the ladies for the rest of the drama!

KIM SUNG YEOL’S ROMANCE WITH JO YANG SUN Second Episode Sad expression The drama has an appealing performance by Lee Yu Bi who plays Jo Yang Sun, the new female love interest of Kim Sung Yeol. She communicates surprising natural acting ability. Kim Sung Yeol: Sexy look Jo Yang Sun, the heroine of the story, falls hard for Kim Sung Yeol and bends backwards to help him achieve his goals. His hypnotic stare makes Jo Yang Sun weak-willed, and she becomes besotted with him. He seems to hold sway over her. Is it because of his compelling masculine voice and the alluring intensity of his eyes?  Kim Sung Yeol is an enigma. It is rather strange for a vampire to have a strict code of honour and it is a code that Kim Sung Yeol tries hard not to violate – drinking human blood at will. Although tempted numerous times, Kim Sung Yeol resolutely resists the urge to bite Jo Yang Sun and drink her blood. This animalistic predator, presented in a corporeal, carnal fashion, is beset with human and vampire appetites. Sometimes, he is close to biting Jo Yang Sun, and the restraint and resistance that he displays is interesting to watch. He is often reminded of his former beloved, and he is overwrought with guilt over the biting of her neck and the sucking of her blood. Watch Lee Joon Gi’s twisted face and his churning eyes as he struggles with himself to make the right decision. It makes one shudder! Is he a paragon of virtue, if it pertains to her blood? When is he going to let his guard down and bite the nape of her neck? Kim Sung Yeol: Intense Stare Kim Sung Yeol restrains himself from biting Jo Yang Sun It is interesting to note that Kim Sung Yeol, the hero, has mind control powers over Jo Yang Sun and she cannot resist his advances as evidenced by Jo’s submission to him. She is so truly and totally enamoured of him, and on his part, he is a little intrigued by her and is curious about her innocence, idealism and trusting nature. However, knowing the urgency of his mission, he takes advantage of her naiveté as she is the key to what he wants access to – the crown prince, Jung Hyun’s diary which contains his grand design of destroying Gwi. But come to think of it, when Kim Sung Yeol looks at Jo Yang Sun, does she appear as an attractive mate, or does he think of her in the same way as Koreans think of  grilled samgyeopsal (pork belly meat), pan-fried bulgogi (thinly sliced or shredded beef) or grilled anago (conger or marine eel)? Jo  Yang Sun: Inviting neck Delicious: grilled samgyeopsal (pork belly meat) Yummy: pan-fried bulgogi  (thinly sliced or shredded beef) Scrumptious: grilled anago (conger or marine eel) https://instagram.com/p/5OUNuGAod9/?taken-by=actor_jg Kim Sung Yeol: curious Look In all the scenes Kim Sung Yeol has with Jo Yang Sun, the way he looks at her, his emotions ranging from curiosity, impartiality, coldness, warmth and sexual interest show the amazing acting talent of Lee Joon Gi.  With the wide range and repertoire of emotions that he is able to summon and express, and also with his nuanced acting, Lee is able to convey his message clearly, effectively and with great depth to the viewers.

THE ILL-FATED ROMANCE KIM SUNG YEOL AND CHOI HYE RYUNG (Fourth Episode) Shielding himself from the sun Choi Hye Ryung Lee Myung Hee is certainly not destined to be with Kim Sung Yeol; they are star-crossed lovers like William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. And it seems they will never be eternally entwined even after 120 years when she is reincarnated as Choi Hye Ryung, the daughter of the Prime Minister, who is the lackey of Gwi, the evil vampire. She, instead, becomes the consort of the Crown Prince, Lee Yoon. Think of it. Kim Sung Yeol has languished in his heartbreak and wallowed in self-pity about his fate for 120 years, and when he meets Lee Myung Hee / Choi Hye Ryung  again, his heart must have been palpitating furiously with joy. But the coming back from the dead is not joyful for Kim Sung Yeol. One should admire Kim Sung Yeol for the grit he shows in the face of romantic adversity. The blows must be quite hard, first losing his beloved, and then, meeting his new love interest, Jo Yang Sun. When Kim Sun Yeol meets Lee Myung Hee again, he is shocked but she refuses to acknowledge him.  Kim Sung Yeol cries Kim Sung Yeol cries on meeting Lee Myung Hee again The light in his life is being helplessly extinguished and he feels a sense of loss. Kim Sung Yeol has not moved on. He has not found closure for his heartbreak. He seems so vulnerable. Lee Joon Gi displays brilliant emotional acting, weeping earnestly in the marketplace when Choi Hye Ryung refuses to acknowledge him as her former fiance. Would you dream of calling Kim Sung Yeol a grovelling, besotted fool for tugging at her hanbok and pleading with her to acknowledge him? Her heart seems to be dead. Probably, when Gwi burnt her body 120 years before, her heart was burnt too. When she is reincarnated, her body is rejuvenated but her heart and her soul are gone. Gwi burns Lee Myung Hee on her funeral pyre Lee Joon Gi makes the scene look and feel so real to the viewer. He is truly grieving and tears well up in his eyes so naturally. One is angry at his insistence and folly but at the same time, one’s pity for him is aroused. It is obvious that he is an emotionally damaged man but he is so appealing to the viewers, especially the ladies. It is his emotional acting that makes the viewers engage with the actor. It seems Lee Joon Gi has as much of a bond behind the scenes with his cast mates as much as he does with the viewers on screen. He has created a rich, full and complex character that makes viewers lean forward and take notice of his emotions. He has certainly cast his magic spell on them. Poor Kim Sung Yeol! Fate has dealt him so many horrible blows! An ordinary man would have gone bonkers! Viewers have a sense of loss too as they watch Lee Joon Gi’s emotional acting. They feel affectionate towards him and just want to mollycoddle him. Lee Joon Gi has shown such a vast emotional range and has nailed his performance in a way that no actor can. He can cry with the floodgates wide open or with a trickle of tears streaming down his cheeks, sob in desperation, express gut-wrenching pain, double over with heartbreak, and express fear or anger in varying degrees.  Altogether, so far, it has been an emotional rollercoaster ride for Kim Sung Yeol, and Lee Joon Gi has been superb at expressing those emotions. His performance is nothing short of amazing. His talent and versatility have to be applauded.

Lee Joon Gi is not your average actor. He does not have to struggle with any scenes. He just sinks his teeth into any scene in the vampire drama, or any drama or movie for the matter, and his acting comes out so real. Lee is an A-lister and an iconic actor. Lee Joon Gi is such a brilliant actor, and viewers who have seen him perform believe the world has yet to really see what he can do. They applaud his passion and professionalism in his craft. ‘The Scholar Who Walks The Night’ will definitely be an astounding success!