Choo Young-woo Shines in Dual Roles in 'Gyeonwoo and Seonnyeo'

Choo Young-woo, a rising star following in the footsteps of Byun Woo-seok, is captivating audiences with his exceptional ability to balance contrasting characters, successfully anchoring his latest projects.

In the recently concluded tvN drama 'Gyeonwoo and Seonnyeo', Choo Young-woo showcased his versatility by playing dual roles as 'Bae Gyeon-woo' and 'Bong-soo'. Bae Gyeon-woo, destined for a tragic fate, discovers the true meaning of happiness through his first love, Park Seong-ah (played by Jo Yi-hyun), and his friends. Despite his past fears of the living over the dead, Gyeon-woo's warm nature shines as he comforts those in distress. His devotion is further highlighted as he sacrifices himself to protect Park Seong-ah.

In contrast, Bong-soo, whose real name is revealed to be 'Jang Yoon-bo', brings a mix of humor and annoyance to the series. A student soldier, he dies alone after a fatal injury in battle, unable to deliver a silver ring to his mother, a revelation that deeply moved viewers in the finale.

Choo Young-woo skillfully transitions between Gyeon-woo and Bong-soo, enhancing the drama's immersion. His ability to switch instantly between characters with a mere touch from Park Seong-ah adds to the show's charm. Choo's adept modulation of the emotional intensity of both characters adds depth, with his expressive eyes, facial expressions, and tone drawing clear distinctions between them.

Through these complex emotional scenes, Choo Young-woo has solidified his presence as an actor. His brilliant performance is directly linked to the drama's success, as 'Gyeonwoo and Seonnyeo' consistently topped viewership ratings in its time slot across cable and general programming channels. Additionally, Choo topped the Good Data Corporation's FUNdex for drama actor buzz for two consecutive weeks, further cementing his status as a rising star.

Through his agency, Choo Young-woo expressed, "I was eagerly anticipating the first broadcast, and it's hard to believe it's already over. I'm grateful for the love and interest shown in Gyeon-woo's transformation through Seong-ah's warmth and Bong-soo's appearances in various situations. Thanks to the viewers, I had joyful days. I hope everyone enjoyed and found happiness in our show."

Choo added, "Playing dual roles again was fun, and it felt like moving between two sets. It even made me want to take on triple roles in the future. I aim to greet you with an even more developed version of myself. Please take care in the heat, and thank you once again to everyone who loved 'Gyeonwoo and Seonnyeo', and Gyeon-woo and Bong-soo."

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr