‘Squid Game’ Actor Wi Ha Joon Creates Buzz Due to his Perfectly Chiseled Abs in Men’s Health Korea
After his breakthrough performance in Netflix Squid Game, Wi Ha Joon is setting hearts on fire due to his jaw-dropping video for Men's Health Korea.
The 30-year-old heartthrob appeared for the publication's October issue flaunting his perfectly chiseled abs. Sporting a trouser and a men's coat with not underneath, the model turned actor showed off his swoon-worthy physique, putting anyone at the edge of their seats.
According to Men's Health Korea, this is his first time exhibiting his jaw-dropping features since he debuted as an actor.
"Based on his filmography, he was recognized for his acting skills and was cast in Netflix's most anticipated 'Squid Game' in the second half of this year, revealing his great figure, including abs, for the first time since his debut," the caption reads.
Wi Ha Joon's Instagram also shared the same post, saying that he was saddened because the preparation period for the shoot "was really short."
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Wi Ha Joon as the Newest Kdrama Heartthrob
There's no denying that the 30-year-old South Korean cutie is the newest heartthrob in the Hallyu industry.
Wi Ha Joon achieved overnight popularity after starring in "Squid Game" alongside lead stars Park Hae Soo and Lee Jung Jae.
In the action thriller series Squid Game, he took on the role of Hwang Joon Ho, a police officer who disguised himself as one of the game's administrators in hopes of finding his older brother.
He witnessed the unfortunate deaths of the player and even came to a point where a foreign VIP almost harassed him.
Fortunately, he found out the location of his brother, who happens to be the front man, Hwang In Ho, portrayed by award-winning actor Lee Byung Hun.
Where Have You Seen Wi Ha Joon
Wi Ha Joon has been around the industry after making his debut in 2012; however, it was Netflix Squid Game that put his name on the map.
He first appeared in the movie Coin Locker Girl as the young Uhm Tae Goo. The film was followed by his brief and first-ever appearance in the drama Goodbye, Mr. Black.
Fortunately, it was the 2018 Kdrama With Coffee where he got to land his first leading role opposite Jung Da Eun.
Moreover, Wi Ha Joon's Kdramas also includes My Golden Life, Matrimonial Chaos, Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, and 18 Again, where he took on the role of baseball pitcher Ye Ji Hoon.
3 Wi Ha Joon Fun Facts and Trivia Every Fan Should Know About
Born on August 5, 1991
The newest Korean heartthrob recently turned 30 on August 5, which makes him under the star sign of Leo.
Majored in Theater and Film
Wi Ha Joon has a passion for acting hence;, he took up Theater and Film as his major in Sungkyul University with notable alumni such as River When the Moon Rises actor Choi Chul Ho, Yoo Su Bin from Start-Up and singer-actor Niel.
Under MS Team Entertainment
Wi Ha Joon is currently signed under MS Team Entertainment, which houses big names like Hallyu star Son Ye Jin and Lee Cho Hee.
