Newcomer actor Won Gyu Bin is making waves with his striking looks and unusual career trajectory, having trained under several large K-pop agencies before debuting as an actor in the popular drama Btch x Rich*.
The second season of Btch x Rich*, which aired in early July, is a continuation of the life of a transfer student at one of the country's top high schools who gets involved with a murder suspect.
Won played Lee Sa Rang, the younger brother of Lee So Mang in season one.
The 21-year-old, now under Nnekorea, is not an overnight sensation by any stretch.
Previously, he was seen on Hong Seok Cheon's Jewelry Box, where he had stated that he trained with JYP Entertainment and SM Entertainment and received offers from HYBE and Pledis Entertainment.
Won's photos were shared on netizens' online community, with netizens admiring his looks and equating him to fellow top celebrities like EXO's Baekhyun and actor Nam Joo Hyuk.
One wrote, "He's seriously so handsome, totally Rookie Actor of the Year material." Another chimed in with, "But he completely gives off JYP vibes lol."
Some also compared his visuals to idols from different agencies, saying, "Wow, I don't see any SM facial features at all. HYBE, yes, I agree." Meanwhile, a fan added, "On first look at the first pic, I thought it was long-haired Baekhyun lol."
With his combination of idol training background and on-screen appeal, Won Gyu Bin is fast becoming one of the most discussed up-and-coming actors in South Korea.
