“Soft And Dreamy” K-Pop Idol Is Unrecognizable In His Shocking, First-Ever K-Movie Role

We’re now entering his villain era.

While WINNER‘s Jinu (or Kim Jinwoo) is well known to K-Pop fans for his “pretty” visual, his latest non-idol endeavor left him 100% unrecognizable. Making his K-Movie acting debut in Commission, Jinu has transformed into the most unforgettable villain ever!

WINNER’s Jinu | @xxjjjwww/Instagram

Commission, set to premiere on July 16, 2025 (KST), is a thriller about an aspiring webtoon artist who becomes involved in a murder case after drawing something for a client from the dark web. Jinu plays the role of a psychopathic serial killer from the dark web, making a massive shift from his usual soft vibe to something much darker and edgier.

Jinu in “Commission.” | BIFAN

| BIFAN

At the 29th “Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival” (BIFAN), Jinu addressed his fans about what inspired him to undergo the shocking transformation.

This was a role I really wanted to do. I’ve been hoping to break away from my usual image, and I’ve been waiting a long time for this kind of character. When the director offered it to me, I accepted with gratitude.

After receiving the script, I had many deep conversations with the director about the character, and I think this is going to be a role I’ll never forget.

— Jinu

Watch the trailer for Commission here:

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