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Dex Opens Up About Acting Debut and Drinking Habits on 'Jjanhyung Shin Dong-yup'

On the 28th, the YouTube channel 'Jjanhyung Shin Dong-yup' featured actors Won Jin-ah and Dex from the ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Eye Shopping'.
During the show, Shin Dong-yup mentioned being nominated alongside Dex for the Baeksang Arts Awards in the entertainment category. Dex humorously recalled, "I got quite drunk that night," to which Won Jin-ah teased, "That's why you went for soju," eliciting laughter.
Regarding Dex's drinking capacity, Won Jin-ah commented, "During our drama team gatherings, I've never seen Dex drunk. He drinks soju straight without any snacks, which once scared me away. Even when he's drunk, he doesn't make mistakes and remains the same."



Dex, who is challenging himself with a serious acting role in ENA's 'Eye Shopping', admitted, "I've never received acting training. Instead, I try to be proactive on set. Honestly, I chose this project because it has few lines and many action scenes. I'm still lacking as an actor, so I can't let my weaknesses show."
Won Jin-ah shared, "Dex is pure. After the reading, he was surprised, saying, 'Is this role that important?' Since it's his first time, he plans to learn gradually. Once he understood the role's importance, his passion for acting grew immensely."



Shin Dong-yup joked, "He's masculine from the military, handsome, and even has a warm heart, which can be annoying for other men. People start rumors like 'He must have something, like kicking cats and dogs.'" Dex humorously responded, "That's why there are more haters these days," causing laughter.
Meanwhile, Dex has made his debut as a serious actor in ENA's 'Eye Shopping', playing Jung Hyun, the real operator of an illegal adoption organization. However, he faces criticism for his awkward acting, which some say disrupts immersion in the drama.
By Eun Jung Kim, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr