Tempest x Blood Free: Here's why Kang Dong-won's hot bodyguard role is reminding people of Ju Ji-Hoon

Tempest that stars Kang Dong-won and Jun Ji-Hyun in lead roles is making waves globally. People cannot get over the insane chemistry of the two stars. Jun Ji-Hyun has been his fan girl for a long time. In the series, Kang Dong won plays the role of San-Ho, a spy/mercenary who is entrusted to protect Mun-Ju, the wife of a slain presidential candidate.

An UN ambassador, she runs for the post after the assassination of her loving husband. The two actors are slaying with their eyelocks and subtle chemistry in Tempest. Though there are no romantic scenes till now, fans are desperate for the first kiss that will come in episode eight.

Tempest makes Blood Free trend again on X

The hot bodyguard and CEO trope has also been explored in Korean dramas. After seeing Tempest, fans started remembering Ju Ji-Hoon and Han Hyo-Joo from Blood Free. She essayed the role of a talented, ambitious but greedy CEO of a bio-pharmaceutical company in the Korean drama series.

Ju Ji-Hoon played a former Navy officer who becomes her personal bodyguard. Though the series did not have any romance, the two created sizzling chemistry. After seeing Tempest, people want season two of Blood Free.

Netizens remember Ju Ji-Hoon from Blood Free

Tempest – A viral hit for Disney Korea

Tempest is going viral on all social media platforms. After When The Phone Rings, this is the show making news for the chemistry. Fans are in awe of Kang Dong-won’s acting skills and his natural chemistry with Jun Ji-Hyun. Some said the show reminded them of Red Swan as well. All these shows have a love story with a bodyguard.

In Tempest, we will see Mun-Ju and San-Ho form an ally to save the nation and the entire Korean peninsula region. They have also roped in some American actors along with veterans like Lee Min-seok.

Fans seem to be loving Kang Dong-won who has been away from the Korean drama scene for a while. Few even said it is only now that they discovered his sexy masculine appeal on screen. Are you also enjoying Tempest?