Kim Jae-won Captivates Viewers as New Romantic Lead in 'Yumi's Cells Season 3'

Actor Kim Jae-won has perfectly transformed into the new romantic lead 'Shin Soon-rok' in 'Yumi's Cells Season 3', captivating viewers with his performance. Previously, he appeared as the younger version of Cha Seung-won in tvN's 'Our Blues' in 2022 and played Kim Go-eun's first love in Netflix's 'Eun-jung and Sang-yeon'. He also caught attention with his unique charm as a host bar employee in 'Lady Duaa', starring Shin Hye-sun.

The TVING original series 'Yumi's Cells Season 3' is a relatable romance that follows Yumi (played by Kim Go-eun), a star writer, as she experiences unexpected love and emotions due to a new character entering her life. The recent episode revealed the intense first appearance of Shin Soon-rok, creating a buzz among viewers.

Kim Jae-won's character, Shin Soon-rok, is a PD at Julie Publishing, known for his rational and cold demeanor. In his first meeting scene, he captured attention with his neat suit, glasses, and tidy styling. His concise speech and short responses highlighted his character's straightforward and unembellished personality.

The relationship between Yumi and Soon-rok also started intriguingly. After discovering they are neighbors, they meet again at a bus stop, boarding the same bus, creating a subtle tension. Unlike Yumi, who tries to break the awkwardness, Soon-rok maintains his distance with short answers and by wearing earphones, sparking curiosity about their future romance.

The everyday 'tiki-taka' added fun to the drama. From a cute squabble over 'strawberry cream fish-shaped bread' to a quirky conversation about a 'Maltese' dog, Kim Jae-won built chemistry with Yumi through realistic acting, bringing smiles to viewers.

In the ending of episode 2, Shin Soon-rok's contrasting charm was fully showcased, drawing attention. On his way to Busan for work, he appeared without glasses and with his bangs down, exuding a soft vibe completely different from his usual cold image. Kim Jae-won maximized the character's dimensional charm with his delicate portrayal.

Kim Jae-won convincingly completed the character of 'Shin Soon-rok' with his natural acting and clear visuals. As the unpredictable storyline unfolds, anticipation builds for the new excitement he will bring to Yumi's cell village.

'Yumi's Cells Season 3' is released on TVING every Monday at 6 PM with two episodes, and airs on tvN every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM.

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