DRIPPIN's Cha Junho Expands Acting Career with Japanese Remake of 'Stove League'

DRIPPIN's Cha Junho is making strides as a global actor. He first gained popularity in 2019 after appearing on Mnet's 'Produce X 101', where he was selected for the debut lineup, drawing attention for his resemblance to INFINITE's L.

On March 28, Cha Junho will appear as Lim Min-jong in the drama 'Stove League', which will be available on Japan's Lemino (OTT) and WOWOW (TV).

'Stove League' is a Japanese remake of the 2019 SBS drama of the same name. The story follows a new general manager with no baseball experience as he takes on the challenge of rebuilding a perpetually last-place professional baseball team during the off-season.

Cha Junho's character, Lim Min-jong, is a professional baseball player. The character has been reimagined for the remake, borrowing elements from the original storyline. Fans are eager to see how Cha Junho will portray this unique character.

The original Korean version of 'Stove League' was a sensation, and news of the Japanese remake has generated significant buzz. Following his role in last year's U+ Mobile omnibus drama 'First Love' and his upcoming project 'I Became the Housemaid of My Favorite', Cha Junho continues to expand his acting repertoire with 'Stove League'.

Having established himself with stable acting skills and fluent Japanese, Cha Junho is expected to bring the sports drama's realism and character growth to life in 'Stove League'. Fans are excited to see what new facets he will reveal as an actor.

The drama 'Stove League', featuring Cha Junho, will be released on March 28 via Japan's Lemino (OTT) and WOWOW (TV).

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