XYZ STUDIO stated, "We are thrilled to have signed an exclusive contract with Hyun Woo-seok, who has become an icon in the independent film industry through various film festivals. With his fresh face and ability to enhance the charm of every character he portrays, we are committed to providing full support to help him reach audiences through a wider range of projects. We ask for your continued interest and anticipation."
Hyun Woo-seok debuted as a fashion model in 2018 and entered the acting world with the Netflix original series 'Love Alarm' in 2019. He has since appeared in the Netflix series 'The School Nurse Files', JTBC's 'Live On', and SBS's 'Cheer Up', where he played the role of Kim Min-jae, a mysterious character with a deep affection for the university cheerleading squad, showcasing his presence.
In addition, he has steadily built his filmography by appearing in films such as 'The Day I Died', 'A Child for a Child', 'Big Sleep', 'Dolphin', as well as independent films like 'Time to Power Up' and 'Five Minutes Between You and Me'.
Hyun Woo-seok, who has been showcasing his unique acting skills across both the big and small screens, has received critical acclaim and recognition for his performances. His films have won awards such as the Korean Competition Feature Film Award and the Grand Prize in the Korean Competition Section at major film festivals like the 20th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival and the 25th Jeonju International Film Festival. As a rising star in the independent film scene, his next steps are highly anticipated.
XYZ STUDIO, which Hyun Woo-seok has signed with, is also home to actors Jung Sung-il, Jang Yoon-ju, Jo Bo-ah, Ji Hye-won, and Geum Hae-na.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr