Rising Actor Shin Hyun Seung Shares Thoughts on Landing the Lead Role in Netflix K-Sitcom ‘So Not Worth It’
Shin Hyun Seung gets candid about his experience in Netflix K-sitcom "So Not Worth It."
The recently-premiered show created a buzz online given that it was the first Korean sitcom in over 14 years, as cited by director Kwon Ik Joon,
Following its official debut on June 18, exclusively on the streaming platform, the youth rom-com sitcom gained the public's attention due to its lineup of actors and storylines.
Apart from the 23-year-old rising actor, So Not Worth It cast members also include Park Se Wan, GOT7's Youngjae, (G)I-DLE's Minnie, and more.
Shin Hyun Seung Reveals Experience Working in "So Not Worth It"
In his recent interview with YTN News, Shin Hyun Seung spoke about landing as one of the main characters in "So Not Worth It."
He recalled the moment during his audition and revealed that he was clueless about what he was auditioning for at the time.
Fortunately, the rookie actor got in for the second audition and shared that he spent the whole weekend memorizing his parts.
"I received up to four parts of the script during the second audition, but I was told that I had to memorize it, so I memorized the script all weekend. But the atmosphere at the scene was like, "Did you memorize this?" He recalled.
In Netflix's "So Not Worth It," Shin Hyun Seung played the role of Jaime, who grew up in a wealthy environment and, not to mention, a popular new student.
The actor managed to portray the laid-back yet shy type campus crush; however, during his interview, he revealed that he struggled to depict the role of cold and conflicted Jamie.
He mentioned having doubts playing the character and would sometimes ask himself, 'What if I don't look scary? I had a lot of trouble thinking, 'What if I don't look like I'm angry?
Interestingly, his co-actors taught him an intriguing way to interpret anger in the most realistic way, revealing that they instructed him to "keep swearing on the inside."
"If you swear, anger will come out. So I swore to myself a lot while filming and created anger."
From "Be My Boyfriend" to "So Not Worth It" to Upcoming K-Drama "Pumpkin Time"
Shin Hyun Seung made a buzz in the industry after his big debut in 2021.
He landed the lead role of Lee Seung Min in the popular web drama "Be My Boyfriend," which captivated the public's attention with his charming and boy next door looks.
Moreover, he is also signed under C-Jes Entertainment, representing South Korea's brightest stars, including Park Byung Eun, award-winning actress Ran Mi Ran, and more.
As for the rising actor, he is set to appear in the upcoming fantasy K-drama "Pumpkin Time" as Kang Tae Joo opposite "Abyss" actress Lee Soo Min.
Shin Hyun Seung's upcoming series will be helmed by "The Goddess of Revenge" director Kang Min Gu.
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Written by Geca Wills
