Actor Im Joo-hwan is back in the spotlight after a viral sighting of him working a part-time shift at a Coupang logistics center, drawing attention as he stays fully committed to his main career with nonstop projects.
In the short-form drama Huhoe-kkaji 168 Sigan, Im takes on the role of Joo-won, showcasing standout acting that anchors the entire story. Huhoe-kkaji 168 Sigan follows the crossed love between Joo-won, a husband who belatedly faces the truth, and his wife Eun-hye, who lost everything and disappeared. Im delicately captures Joo-won’s tangled inner world.
Joo-won is a man deceived by a cunning scheme orchestrated by his wife Eun-hye’s (played by Lee Si-won) stepbrother. Before learning the truth, he deeply wounds his wife; after uncovering everything, he realizes the depth of his love for her and is consumed by regret.
Im’s gaze and subtle shifts in expression alone lay bare the rawest emotions, earning praise from viewers. He sharply contrasts Joo-won’s cold demeanor—born from misunderstanding—with the crushing self-reproach that follows the truth, adding striking dimension to the narrative.
Im is also active on stage. In the play Lungs, he portrays the life of a couple and connects with audiences.