‘Racket Boys’ Cast Flaunts Vibrant Charm for W Korea + Tang Jun Sang Reveals Looking Up To ‘Move to Heaven’ Co-Star Lee Je Hoon

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The "Racket Boys" cast traded their sports uniforms for colorful and trendy outfits as they graced W Korea. 

Lead stars Tang Jun Sang, Son Sang Yeon, Choi Hyun Wook, Kim Min Ki, and Kim Kang Hoon showed off their different sides, appearing for the magazine's August issue. 

The Monday and Tuesday SBS drama has received overwhelming responses from the public due to the impressive story and talented young actors. 

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(Photo : W Korea Instagram Story)

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Racket Boys Cast Shares Experiences in the Hit Sport Drama

Five young actors get honest as they share their thoughts in the top rating K-drama. 

Kim Min Ki, who plays class president Jung In Sol, described himself as a shy high school student. It was his mother who encouraged him to try acting academy and to hone his talent as an actor. 

During his audition for the SBS drama, Kim Min Ki shared that he did a scene in the play Glass Zoo, and luckily, the director was impressed with his performance and ended up being one of the cast. 

Meanwhile, Son Sang Yeon spoke about his role as Bang Yoon Dam in the K-drama "Racket Boys."

During his interview, the 19-year-old actor shared that he can easily portray his character since he and Yoon Dam have a lot in common, adding that he used to play badminton when he was in elementary school. 

When it comes to acting, he explains that he doesn't feel any dull moments filming his scenes. 

"Strangely enough, I didn't get discouraged at the scene, and many people said, "I spit out my lines naturally." I always dream of becoming an influential actor," Son Sang Yeon added. 

Some might have noticed Choi Hyun Wook in the anti-hero K-drama "Taxi Driver" playing the bully student Park Seung Tae. 

As for his experience in "Racket Boys," the 19-year-old rookie said that he loves traveling and filming their scenes. 

One of his favorite moments was setting the location in his alma mater at Gangneung High School.

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Why Tang Jun Sang Wants to be Like his "Move to Heaven" Co-Star Lee Je Hoon

"Racket Boys" star Tang Jun Sang welcomed the year with a string of dramas. 

During his interview with W Korea, he revealed that he and his "Racket Boys" co-stars built a friendship on set, adding that they see each other as brothers. 

As for his breakthrough performance in Netflix's "Move to Heaven," Tang Jun Sang expressed his gratitude towards his senior, Lee Je Hoon, and says that he learned a lot from him. 

In addition, the young actor even mentioned that he wanted to be like him when he is older, adding, "I want to become an actor who comforts and inspires others."

The "Taxi Driver" star and the 17-year-old actor lead the 10-episode series debuted in May 2021. 

This gained a lot of attention due to Tang Jun Sang's portrayal as Han Geu Ru, a young man diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. 

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(Photo : Netflix Korea Official Instagram)

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Written by Geca Wills

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