Chorok Baem Media

Model turned actor Lee Jong-suk returns to the small screen as a murderer for the upcoming MBC drama “W.”

The first stills for the drama, released on Monday, show Lee being apprehended by the police and taken to jail and court.

Lee can also be seen sporting an orange prison jumpsuit and holding a piercing gaze as he is restrained by a group of officers.

Lee will be playing the role of Kang-chul an imaginary character in the webtoon “W.” He has been described as an 18-year-old gold medalist and national star who also owns a broadcasting company and has a vast refinery of wealth at his disposal.

Lee will be acting alongside actress Han Hyo-joo, who will be playing the role of a rookie doctor who gets sucked into the webtoon “W” and builds a romantic relationship with Lee.

Chorok Baem Media

In anticipation for the drama, Chorok Baem Media released the first stills and revealed that Lee‘s character has a haunting past that catches up to him and leads to murder charges. After he is convicted of murder, Kang-chul explodes with rage but is restrained by the correctional officers.

The drama “W” is scheduled to air at 10 p.m on Wednesday.

By Lee Sang-won (sangdoze@heraldcorp.com)