It has been fairly some time because the final Marvel film (particularly 6 months since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to be actual), so it is thrilling to lastly dive again into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and see what else the studio has to supply. The Marvels has a tricky bar to clear, notably as fatigue over the MCU has arguably reached a fever pitch; with no payoff in sight like The Avengers or Avengers: Endgame, it is onerous to maintain audiences coming again with entries that simply maintain teasing tentpole films that are not even in growth but. If Marvel desires to maintain folks entertained, it may should be by making high quality films that may stand out on their very own, moderately than serving up stepping stones to some distant launch.
Fortunately, The Marvels is a breath of contemporary air. It is foolish, ridiculous, and related in tone to say, Thor: Ragnarok, which premiered in the course of the MCU’s peak. One of the crucial notable elements of The Marvels (and by far the silliest) is when Monica Rambeau, Kamala Khan, and Carol Danvers journey to a wierd new planet, full of brilliant colours and welcoming folks. It is all of their general quest to cease Dar-Benn, the Kree’s new chief, who’s determined to steal assets from different planets and convey them again to her house planet of Hala. However earlier than they land, Carol has a significant secret to disclose concerning the planet they’re about to land on: she’s married to the planet’s royalty, Prince Yan.
Oh, and so as to add one other enjoyable aspect of shock… the folks there solely talk via singing.
Whereas viewers might have been distracted by the hilarious dance sequence and zingers thrown backwards and forwards between Monica, Kamala, and Carol as they acclimated to the planet, there’s truly a notable star who performs the prince Carol is married to. In case you did not acknowledge him at first, this is who he’s.
Who performs Prince Yan in The Marvels?
Prince Yan is performed by Park Web optimization-joon, a South Korean actor finest identified within the U.S. for his look within the Oscar-winning Parasite. Park performs Min-hyuk, who first introduces the Kims’ son Ki-woo to the wealthy Parks, and helps him pose as a tutor to the household’s younger son. Though his position within the movie is transient, it is nonetheless price noting as the one who set off Parasite‘s unforgettable chain of occasions.
Park Web optimization-joon not too long ago starred in The Marvels
For these extra aware of South Korean exhibits, Park Web optimization-joon first started appearing in 2011, and has since had roles in varied exhibits (Netflix has numerous them) together with Itaewon Class, What’s Incorrect with Secretary Kim, and the 2017 rom-com Battle for My Method. The Marvels is Park’s Hollywood debut.
Whereas Prince Yan had a memorable position in The Marvels, it is unlikely we’ll see him once more given his planet was at risk attributable to Dar-Benn’s useful resource stealing. Captain Marvel additionally doubtless has different points to take care of on different planets, so until we get a flashback to this extra comical a part of her life, Prince Yan might be nothing however a enjoyable apart in Captain Marvel’s ongoing superhero profession.
Milan Polk is an Editorial Assistant for Males’s Well being who makes a speciality of leisure and way of life reporting, and has labored for New York Journal’s Vulture and Chicago Tribune.
