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Entertainer Fuuta Impersonates 'The Roundup: Punishment' Character, Actresses Lee Ya-young and Nam Min-jung Make Surprise Appearance

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Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japanese entertainer Fuuta has gone viral for his uncanny imitation of the intense character "Rohu-jin" from the Netflix K-drama "The Roundup: Punishment."
  • Fuuta's video, featuring him in a black suit and mimicking the character's signature "slap technique," has garnered significant attention online.
  • The imitation even prompted surprise comments from actresses Lee Ya-young and Nam Min-jung, who appear in the drama.

Japanese entertainer Fuuta has captured the internet's attention with a remarkably accurate impersonation of Rohu-jin, the ace detective from the hit Netflix K-drama "The Roundup: Punishment." The character, portrayed by Kim Mu-yeol, is known for his tough demeanor and has gained a significant following.

Fuuta embraced the trend by donning a black suit, mirroring Rohu-jin's iconic style. In a video shared on Threads, he recreated the character's signature expressions and even his "slap technique," humorously renaming himself "Hammer Teacher." The clip quickly went viral, with many netizens commenting on the striking resemblance and praising Fuuta's performance.

Who are you?

— Nam Min-jungCommenting on Fuuta's impersonation video.

Online reactions ranged from amusement to disbelief, with comments like "I thought I was actually watching 'The Roundup: Punishment'" and "The more I look, the more alike they seem." Some playfully teased Fuuta, suggesting his expression looked more like someone who had just been slapped, or that he resembled a "drooping teacher" without intentionally lowering his mouth corners.

I'm just patrolling, how did I get hit!

— Lee Ya-youngResponding humorously to Fuuta's imitation.

Adding to the fun, actresses Lee Ya-young and Nam Min-jung, who are in the drama, chimed in on the comments. Nam Min-jung humorously asked, "Who are you?" while Lee Ya-young responded playfully, "I'm just patrolling, how did I get hit!" She even added a warning in Korean, "Beware of impersonators of the Authority Protection Bureau," which delighted fans. The comment section transformed into a lively exchange, with fans digging up clips of Lee Ya-young being slapped in past shows as further "evidence," turning the entire interaction into a large-scale meme.

Fuuta's impersonation highlights the global reach and cultural impact of K-dramas like "The Roundup: Punishment," demonstrating how online trends and fan engagement can create unexpected and entertaining moments across different platforms and even involve the original cast.

Beware of impersonators of the Authority Protection Bureau.

— Lee Ya-youngAdding a playful warning in Korean to the comment thread.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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