Nam Joo-hyuk is going viral for his unexpected on-screen chemistry — and it is not with Roh Yoon-seo.
In Netflix's newly released series The East Palace (July 17), one character is stealing the spotlight right alongside Nam Joo-hyuk and Roh Yoon-seo: Kkeomeoksari.
Kkeomeoksari has become a bona fide scene-stealer, even earning the nickname of a "pet guimae" spirit. This tiny guimae follows Gucheon (played by Nam Joo-hyuk). It looks as adorable as a plush toy, but it has a dangerous instinct — it feeds on human yang energy.
After the drama dropped, viewers flooded online communities with reactions like "I want a Kkeomeoksari keyring," "It's seriously adorable," and "The aegyo is insane."
Thanks to its lovable charms, Kkeomeoksari has also been dubbed the "Joseon Groot." You can catch every moment in The East Palace.