A washed-up baseball star, a shattered marriage, and a father who’ll burn everything down to protect his daughter — “Portrait of a Family” just dropped new stills, and Ryu Seung Ryong looks nearly unrecognizable in the role.
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What’s The Story?
“Portrait of a Family” is a family chronicle following top star couple Jung Gu (Ryu Seung Ryong) and Nam Mi (Ha Ji Won). After their marriage falls apart due to the sudden appearance of Jung Gu’s daughter Dong Ju (Kim Si Ah), the film picks up eight years later, following the couple’s desperate pursuit of the truth to save Dong Ju after she becomes entangled in a shocking incident.
Meet Jung Gu: A Father Underneath The Rough Edges
Ryu Seung Ryong plays Jung Gu, a former baseball player who will stop at nothing to protect his daughter. Once a celebrated athlete, his life falls apart after Dong Ju unexpectedly enters it. Though rough around the edges, he reveals a much softer side whenever he’s with her — and through this contradiction, the actor is set to portray a distinct kind of paternal devotion, one built on a man who struggles to express love but feels it more deeply than anyone else around him.
The Physical Transformation
Ryu Seung Ryong reportedly went all in to bring Jung Gu to life across multiple decades. He carefully managed his weight and diet to portray the character from his 20s through his early-to-mid 40s, underwent pitching and batting training to convincingly play a former athlete, and even wore extensive tattoo makeup to complete the transformation — the kind of physical commitment often associated with method approaches in method acting.
Portrait Of A Family Film Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Portrait of a Family |
| Genre | Family Drama |
| Lead | Ryu Seung Ryong (as Jung Gu) |
| Co-Lead | Ha Ji Won (as Nam Mi) |
| Also Starring | Kim Si Ah |
| Director | Lee Ji Won |
| Korea Release | September 2 |
What The Stills Reveal
One still shows Jung Gu in a baseball uniform at the plate, his intense gaze hinting at his glory days as one of the sport’s top players. Another captures him frozen in shock, seemingly witnessing a devastating incident — the fear in his eyes hinting at just how far he’ll go to protect his daughter.
Director’s Take
Director Lee Ji Won praised the actor’s range, describing him as someone with the fierce presence of a wild beast who becomes surprisingly vulnerable around people he loves, calling him the only actor who could bring Jung Gu to life so convincingly.
When Can You Watch It?
“Portrait of a Family” hits Korean theaters on September 2. Until then, fans can catch Ryu Seung Ryong in “Extreme Job” on Viki.
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FAQs
Q1. When does “Portrait of a Family” release?
It hits Korean theaters on September 2.
Q2. What role does Ryu Seung Ryong play?
He plays Jung Gu, a former baseball star determined to protect his daughter at any cost.
