Actor Kim Yo-han Embraces Athletic Roles in Upcoming Projects

Actor Kim Yo-han, known for his role as a rugby player in the drama 'The Winning Try', is set to take on another athletic role as a boxer in the upcoming film 'Made in Itaewon(메이드 인 이태원)', slated for release next year. Kim expressed his enthusiasm for playing athlete roles, saying, "I want to continue taking on athlete roles until I feel like I want to break away from them," with a smile.

On the 28th of last month, Kim Yo-han was interviewed at a café in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, where he discussed his role in the SBS drama 'The Winning Try' (hereafter referred to as 'Try'). 'Try' is a comedic sports drama about an unpredictable eccentric coach, Joo Ga-ram (played by Yoon Kye-sang), and the last-place Hanyang High School rugby team striving for victory at the national sports festival. Kim Yo-han plays the role of Yoon Sung-joon, the captain of the rugby team.

Kim Yo-han was a promising athlete, having been selected as a reserve member of the national Taekwondo team in 2015. He shared that his experience as an athlete greatly aided him in portraying Yoon Sung-joon. "I have been involved in Taekwondo since I was young and attended a sports high school. The filming location for 'Try' was also a sports high school, which brought back many memories during training scenes and when setting team chants," Kim explained.

In the upcoming film 'Made in Itaewon(메이드 인 이태원)', where he plays a boxer, Kim remarked, "I think I was cast partly because the character suits me well, but also because my image as an athlete is firmly established with the industry professionals," he said with a laugh. He added, "I actually enjoy it. I want to take on as many roles as possible until I feel like I want to move away from athlete roles," his eyes sparkling with excitement.

At 27 years old, Kim Yo-han also expressed a desire to continue wearing school uniforms in his roles. "I thought I was getting too old, but viewers really liked seeing me in a school uniform. I want to keep wearing them as long as I can, until it doesn't seem out of place," he joked.

Reported by Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr