INFINITE’s L Sheds Kpop Idol Image In ‘Ruler: Master of the Mask’, Films Intense Fight Scene With Yoo Seung Ho
Another Kpop idol makes a promising transition to the acting world with INFINITE's L showing a different side of himself in the upcoming drama "Ruler: Master of the Mask." The South Korean singer even displayed his fighting skills in an intense encounter with Yoo Seung Ho's character in the said MBC series.
"Ruler: Master of the Mask" will mark INFINITE's L's first historical drama production. Many of the South Korean singer's previous acting projects boasted of contemporary storylines such as "Cunning Single Lady," "My Lovely Girl" and more. Despite his inexperience, the musician turned actor was able to convey the intense emotions needed for a fight scene.
Latest photo stills released by MBC, as obtained by Korean news outlet OSEN, showed INFINITE's L engaged in a muddy battle with Yoo Seung Ho's character. Holding a sickle as a weapon, the Kpop idol had an anguished yet frustrated expression on his face as he and his co-star acted out the "Ruler: Master of the Mask" fight scene.
A source from the upcoming drama "Ruler: Master of the Mask" even complimented the two co-stars for their dedication in filming the said scene. INFINITE's L and Yoo Seung Ho gave an exemplary performance that resulted in the production team getting a high-quality shot, OSEN quoted the source as saying.
In other news, INFINITE's L's co-star Kim So Hyun also received positive feedback from the "Ruler: Master of the Mask" crew members. A member of the production team told Herald Corp. that the actress was very professional on set and showed no signs of tiredness despite the long filming hours. The "Let's Fight Ghost" star would even take care of the child actor that joined the cast during filming breaks.
"Ruler: Master of the Mask" tells the story of the crown prince Lee Sun (Yoo Seung Ho) and his quest to end the corrupt ways of an organization who wants to seize control of the nation's water resources. Hiding his identity under a mask, he meets the commoner Lee Sun (INFINITE's L) and offers to trade places with him so that he can investigate the corrupt group. The two will then meet Ga Eun (Kim So Hyun) and a love triangle will form between the three characters.
"Ruler: Master of the Mask" will premiere on May 10 on MBC. Watch a teaser clip below:
