When good goes head-to-head with evil, everyone loves an epic showdown.
The trailer for upcoming action series Bloodhounds offers a peek into the
exhilarating combat that unfolds when two rookie boxers find themselves
throwing punches outside the ring in a fight for justice.
From rivals to allies, bromances to brutal battles; Bloodhounds follows
the journey of two young boxers, Bloodhounds is written and directed by Jason
Kim and adapted from a webtoon by Jung Chan. Premiering on June 9, the eight
episodes of Bloodhounds centres on boxing to deliver a powerful and fast-paced
narrative. It promises to deliver a series of thrilling fight scenes that will
keep audiences on the edge of their seats. But more than just a nail-biting
showdown between good and evil, it is a story of two loyal friends—and the
lengths they would go to protect those they love.
“Powerful hits are crucial in creating an action series with a fast
tempo," said director Jason Kim, known for his work on action hits like
Midnight Runners and The Divine Fury. "The action scenes in this series
are five times more intense than those in Midnight Runners."
To Kim, the keyword is authenticity as he ensured that no shortcuts
were taken both on and off set. The result: an eight-episode series that pulls
no punches, as revealed in an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette. To make
it even more realistic, the actors went through intensive training to prepare
for their roles.
The story revolved around an up-and-coming boxer Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan)
and fellow competitor Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi) who after meeting at the finals of
a boxing championship, forge a friendship that is cemented by their shared
experience in the gruelling Marine Corps. Their newfound brotherhood is taken
up a notch when scheming loan sharks from Smile Capital trick Gun-woo’s mother
into debt and trash her café, spurring Woo-jin to help avenge her.
With the help of President Choi (Huh Joon-ho), a retired legend in the
moneylending industry, Gun-woo and Woo-jin take their boxing chops into the
real world to take down Smile Capital’s cruel head honcho, Kim Myeong-gil (Park
Sung-woong), and his ruthless runners.
While the pair of “brothers”' may only be rookie boxers, the grit and
determination these underdogs honed inside the fight ring could prove to be the
game-changer in their bloody battle. Just like bloodhounds, once they bite
down, they never let go.
Woo, who portrays rookie boxer Kim Gun-woo, prepared his own meals
every day and tried to eat four meals a day. "I trained extensively before
and after filming, gaining about 10kg,” he explained. “I believe viewers will
notice the changes in my physique throughout the series."
For Lee, Bloodhounds marks his first foray into the action genre.
Playing southpaw (left-handed) boxer Hong Woo-jin, he trained extensively for
his left-handed stance, and followed a strict diet of brown rice, chicken
breast, sriracha sauce and zero-sugar soda. "I never went to the gym so
diligently in my life until now," he enthused. "I felt as if I had
become an athlete.”
Beyond the adrenaline-pumping action, Bloodhounds showcases the
chemistry between the two main characters, mirroring their off-screen
friendship. “We are closer than real siblings. I really count on him,” said
Woo.
The hard work invested in the production shines through in the series'
physical and emotional peaks. One standout moment, cherished by stunt choreographer
Park Young-sik, is a nail-biting showdown between the two protagonists and one
of the show's primary adversaries.
"The scene where Gun-woo and Woo-jin fight against In-beom, two
against one, for the first time is the most representative scene in Bloodhounds,”
explained Park. “We designed the combat sequence, focusing on the story of two
youths combining forces to conquer an insurmountable obstacle.”
Stay tuned for more such updates as you catch the action on
‘Bloodhounds’ only on Netflix.
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