Rising Star Yoon Jae-chan Wins First Rookie Award at Daejeon Special Effects Film Festival

Actor Yoon Jae-chan has been honored with his first Rookie Award. Previously, Yoon participated in Mnet's 'Produce 101' Season 2 in 2017, where he was eliminated in the final 55th place.

On the 28th of last month, Yoon Jae-chan received the Rookie Award at the 'DFX OTT Awards (Over The Top)' during the '7th Daejeon Special Effects Film Festival' held at Hotel ICC in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. He was recognized for his role in the MBC drama 'Intimate Betrayal' starring Han Suk-kyu.

In the drama, Yoon portrayed Go Se-ho, the leader of a runaway group, showcasing his strong character portrayal and stable acting skills, leaving a lasting impression on viewers. His performance heightened the tension of the drama, earning him praise for his immersive acting.

Yoon expressed his gratitude, saying, "I feel this award is more than I deserve. I will continue to act sincerely and strive to be an actor who brings fresh energy to viewers and audiences."

Since debuting as an actor in 2022, Yoon has built a solid filmography with appearances in tvN's 'Shining Watermelon', Disney+'s 'Not Strong but Charming Detective', MBC's 'Intimate Betrayal', and tvN's 'Love on a Tightrope'.

Recently, he has been active in the SBS drama 'Try: We Become Miracles' as Do Hyung-sik and has been cast in the movie 'Sal Mok Ji' and the upcoming SBS drama 'Sold Out Today', positioning himself as a promising next-generation actor.

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