LayarHijau –South Korean actor Woo Do-hwan recently shared his experience working alongside singer-actor Jung Ji-hoon (Rain) in the Netflix series Bloodhounds 2.
During an interview held at a café in Samcheong-dong, Seoul on April 9, Woo Do-hwan sat down with local reporters to talk about the newly released drama, reflecting on both the production process and his on-screen chemistry with his co-stars.
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Bloodhounds 2 continues the story of Geon-woo and Woo-jin, played by Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-i, who previously took down a brutal loan shark operation. This time, they face an even bigger threat: an international underground boxing league fueled by money and violence. The second season arrives three years after the first installment premiered in 2023.
The seven-episode series quickly gained traction worldwide. Within just three days of its release on April 3, it climbed to No. 2 on Netflix’s global Top 10 list for non-English TV shows, drawing 5 million views based on total watch time. It also debuted at No. 1 in South Korea and secured a spot in the Top 10 rankings across 67 countries, highlighting its strong international appeal.
Reprising his role as Geon-woo, Woo Do-hwan delivered intense action scenes alongside Rain, who plays the formidable Baekjeong. The actor admitted he was thrilled when he first heard Rain would be joining the cast.
“When I first heard that Senior Ji-hoon would join, I thought, ‘The day has come for me to fight a ‘ninja.’ I’ve truly made it, Do-hwan,’” he said, laughing as he recalled the moment.
He also reflected on his long-time admiration for Rain. Growing up watching his performances, Woo Do-hwan even tried to imitate him as a teenager. “I remember asking my mom to style my hair like his in Full House when I was 13,” he shared. Still, the admiration came with a sense of doubt. “I wondered, ‘Can I really defeat a ‘ninja assassin’?’ He even showed up with a hairstyle that looked like one,” he added.
Interestingly, Woo Do-hwan revealed that expressing his admiration wasn’t easy—especially with Lee Sang-i on set, who is an even bigger fan of Rain. Lee Sang-i had previously won first place in a dance competition performing Rain’s hit song, Rainism.
“Senior Sang-i is a much bigger ‘celebrity fan’ than me,” Woo Do-hwan joked. “I couldn’t even say, ‘I’m your fan.’ I just hinted at it.”
Despite that, he couldn’t help but be in awe of Rain’s discipline and physical condition. Noting their 10-year age gap, Woo Do-hwan found himself questioning whether he could maintain the same level of fitness in the future.
“I kept thinking, ‘Could I be like him in ten years?’ His physique, stamina, and flexibility really show how much effort he puts into taking care of himself,” he said.
He also praised Rain’s professionalism on set, emphasizing his willingness to adapt and collaborate. “From what I saw, he doesn’t have any stubbornness. He naturally accepts direction from the director and the action team and adjusts right away. That’s something I truly respect,” he explained.
According to Woo Do-hwan, Rain’s preparation for the boxing scenes was especially intense. “In boxing, even the slightest mistake in posture isn’t acceptable. He must have gone through a lot to get it right,” he added.
Still, Rain’s powerful presence wasn’t easy to face. Woo Do-hwan admitted he often felt intimidated, even off-camera. “He’s really intimidating. Baekjeong is like that, but even on set, making eye contact with him was scary,” he said.
He also shared a humorous behind-the-scenes moment. Whenever his character charged forward shouting, Rain would step in with unexpected advice. “When Geon-woo yells ‘Wa!’ and rushes in, Senior would tell me, ‘Stop screaming so much,’” he recalled with a laugh.
