Im Siwan Lauded By Fans For ‘Boyhood’ Performance— Actor’s Versatility Highlighted
Im Siwan is making headlines once again for his unstoppable charisma and impressive versatility as an actor.
Earlier this month, the actor returned to the acting scene with the new series "Boyhood" where he portrays a lanky young boy who becomes powerful overnight.
Keep on reading to know what the fans think of Im Siwan's acting career so far.
Im Siwan Makes Headlines For 'Boyhood' Performance
Hallyu superstar Im Siwan is making noise in the entertainment scene with his seamless transformation in his new drama "Boyhood."
The actor took on the role of a grumpy high school student who becomes a hero overnight in the Coupang Play series opposite Lee Sun Bin, Lee Si Woo and Kang Hye Won.
Im Siwan gains huge traction after bringing back his youthful appearance in the drama, following his creepy villainous acting in his recent works "Emergency Declaration" and "Unlocked."
"Im Siwan never shows boring content. He offers amazingly new projects every time he returns," one fan commented, showing their appreciation for the actor.
Besides that, fans also lauded the actor's attention to detail as he highly perfected the implementation of the Chungcheong dialect in the show, which shows his great efforts.
Im Siwan's bowl-cut look and hilarious ad-libs also receive warm response from the viewers, proving the actor's success and influence.
Meanwhile, Coupang Play's "Boyhood" airs every Friday at 8:00 p.m. KST. Check it out now.
'Boyhood' Ranks No. 1 In Viewership Ratings
After its second week of broadcast, Im Siwan's "Boyhood" successfully soared to a new high score.
In episode 4, Jang Byung Tae, played by Im Siwan, revealed the truth that he wasn't the Asan white tiger, and that he's a real loser who just wants to get by as a transfer student.
It is revealed that the real Asan white tiger, played by Lee Si Woo, has regained his lost memories, raising tension in the atmosphere.
In addition, the brewing romance between him and Kang Sun Hwa, played by Kang Hye Won, also captivated the viewers.
With this, the drama received a high score of 4.6%, ranking first among Friday works. Moreover, it has also become Coupang Play's most popular works for two consecutive weeks.
As the drama continues to air, "Boyhood" is expected to hit new personal best in viewership scores, raising excitement for its blockbuster success.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
