Hwang In Yeop to Have a Big Character Transformation in His New Drama ‘Why Oh Soo Jae?’
High school student no more - actor and model Hwang In Yeop is making a character transformation in his first-ever lead character in "Why Oh Soo Jae?"
Hwang In Yeop Transforms from Second Lead to Leading Man
In 2020, the male star starred in the drama adaptation of the famous webtoon, "True Beauty," and shared the frame with Moon Ga Young and ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo. It was his second project in that same year following "18 Again," where he also played as a high school student alongside Lee Do Hyun.
Viewers immediately loved his charismatic role as Han Seo Jun in the romantic-comedy drama "True Beauty," where he gave fans the "second lead syndrome."
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This 2022, the 30-year-old actor will no longer portray as the second lead. Hwang In Yeop is now expected to lead the forthcoming drama "Why Oh Soo Jae?." He made headlines after confirming he is already booked for another drama, but his fans got even more excited after learning he is taking on the lead role in his small screen return.
What We Know So Far About Upcoming K-Drama 'Why Oh Soo Jae?'
In "Why Oh Soo Jae?", Hwang In Yeop will immerse himself in the character of Gong Chan, a university student who has a painful experience in the past. Despite the misery in his life, Gong Chan stays to have a kind heart.
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His life starts to change when he meets and unexpectedly falls in love with Oh Soo Jae, the new teacher in their department.
In the first drama trailer released, the actor exhibits a mature role that will showcase more of his wide range of acting. His next leading lady is actress Seo Hyun Jin who takes the role of Oh Soo Jae, a young and talented lawyer.
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From being a playful and funny high school student, Hwang In Yeop will have a major character transformation for "Why Oh Soo Jae?" where it will allow him to play a more dynamic and exciting character.
Meanwhile, "My Roommate is a Gumiho" and rising actor Bae In Hyuk is also part of the main cast.
"Why Oh Soo Jae?" is scheduled to have its long-awaited premiere this coming March on SBS.
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Written by Shai Collins.
