ENTERTAINMENT
Choi Hyun-wook, Joo Hyun-young, popular rising stars
As new actors continue to be active, interest in the works in which they appear is also increasing. It is also encouraging that actors who have built up recognition in web dramas are showing their own recognition by appearing in full-fledged drama works. From the beginning of their debut, it is evaluated that they are captivating viewers with their warm visuals and fresh charm. They are rising stars who gradually build up their own filmography and grow into leading actors on the TV screen.
While young actors who went through web dramas are enjoying hot popularity, Ynot Media, a global comprehensive content studio that has been leading the new media market, stands out. Those who are called actors to trust and watch, such as 'SKY Castle' Kim Hye-yoon, 'I Know You' Yang Hye-ji, and 'Penthouse' Kim Young-dae, also appeared in Whynot Media web dramas in the past. In particular, 'Point of Omniscient Unrequited Love', starring Kim Hye-yoon and Yang Hye-ji, became the first web drama to surpass 100 million views, gaining sensational popularity. Even after that, Whynot Media continued to cast various newcomers by producing 'When I was filmed by Iljin' series and 'Saebit Boy's High School Student Council' (original work Day7), and played a role as a gateway to success by producing rising stars.
◆'Saebit Boys' High School Student Council' Kang Yoo-seok, rises as a global star with 'Courier Driver'
The same goes for Kang Yoo-seok of 'Courier Driver', which ranked second worldwide on Netflix on the first day of its release. Kang Yoo-seok, who appeared as a supporting actor in KBS2's 'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 2' and tvN's 'Startup', took on his first starring role in the 2021 web drama 'Saebit Boys High School Student Council'. In the play, he played the role of Shin-woo Noh, the vice chairman who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Kang Yoo-seok, who made an impression on domestic and foreign fans with 'Saebit Boys High School Student Council', has since grown into a leading actor, being recognized for his solid acting skills through his first terrestrial TV drama 'Beopjeon'. In 'Courier Driver', he is attracting attention from global viewers by perfecting everything from emotional acting to action.
◆Choi Hyun-wook, a hot young actor lined up with his next work
Choi Hyun-wook debuted in the web drama 'Real Time Love'. He received an explosive response from Generation Z as Moon Ye-chan. Since then, he has led the series to season 4 and quickly emerged as a hot actor among teenagers. Recognized for his warm visuals and explosive acting skills, after the end of 'Real Time Love', he appeared in dramas such as SBS 'Racquet Boys', tvN '25 Twenty One', Wave's original 'Weak Hero Class 1' and the popular song of the girl group New Jeans'. Ditto' appeared in the music video and became more known to the public. Currently, Choi Hyun-wook is lined up with next works such as tvN's 'Glittering Watermelon' and the new drama 'Hi Cookie', and it is no exaggeration to say that he is one of the hottest new actors at the moment.
Bae In-hyeok and Joo Hyun-young, popular actors who have proven a wide acting spectrum
Bae In-hyeok and Joo Hyun-young, who are scheduled to co-star in MBC's 'The Tale of Mrs. Bae In-hyeok appeared in the web drama 'Kissing Ghost' and perfectly digested the fantasy genre. Joo Hyun-young appeared in the web drama 'When I fell for Iljin', season 1, season 2, and season 3 'When I fell for Iljin'. Joo Hyun-young, who played the role of An Yuna, added fun to the play by playing a licorice-like role with her unique acting. Those who have established themselves as actors are also active in the small screen. Bae In-hyeok proved his wide acting spectrum with his stable acting ability by starring in tvN's 'Live Together', SBS' 'Why Oh Soo-jae', and 'Cheer Up'. Joo Hyun-young exploded her accumulated acting skills in Coupang Play's original 'SNL Korea' and made her presence known properly, and is building solid filmography such as ENA's 'Strange Lawyer Woo Young-woo' and tvN's 'Surviving as a Celebrity Manager'.
◆Lee Jong-hyeok and Yoo Jung-hoo selected for the lead roles in Wave/Netflix's 'Cheongdam International High School'
Lee Jong-hyuk and Yoo Jung-hoo, the male lead actors of 'Cheongdam International High School', which will be streamed on Wavve and Netflix from May 31, also met with the public through a web drama by Wynat Media. Lee Jong-hyeok took the top spot in the Korean Wave drama viewership rankings on Japan's Abema TV, and made his mark in the web drama '@Account Deleted', which is still ranked first in the cumulative number of views in the Hallyu category. After that, he played an active part in the BL drama 'Our Dating Simulation', which ranked first in the monthly broadcasting category of Naver Series On. Yoo Jung-hoo, who played the main character in the web drama 'Bad Girl Friend', is currently emerging as a rising star after filming 'Cheongdam International High School' and was cast in Im Seong-han's next film 'Missy Durian'.
Like this, new actors who stood out in web dramas are now making a big comeback in CRT and OTT beyond YouTube. Ynot Media's web drama has established itself as a place of opportunity for newcomers and is recognized as a major content among those involved in the entertainment industry. Recently, it has secured a production lineup for not only web dramas but also OTT contents, and is showing a move to start the management business in earnest. Ynot Media, which acquired feature drama producers Oz Arena and The Great Show in turn, has been equipped with short-form and feature-length drama production capabilities. will be presented.
Reporter Ryu Ye-ji
