From Famine to Feast! Top 5 "Hexagonal" Rising Male Actors Who Conquered 2025 (feat. 2026 Lineup)

 

From Famine to Feast! Top 5 "Hexagonal" Rising Male Actors Who Conquered 2025 (feat. 2026 Lineup)

Did you enjoy our previous post on the "Monster Rookie Actresses"? Today, we bring you Part 2! Let's introduce the protagonists who turned the male actor market of 2025 from a "famine" into a "harvest."

2025 was a battlefield for so-called "Hexagonal Rookies"—actors who possess overwhelming physiques, and the ability to pull off everything from romance to genre dramas. Beyond being someone's child counterpart or a supporting role, we analyze the 5 Rising Leading Men who proudly grew into "top billing" stars.

1. Chu Young-woo: Turn It On, He's There! 2025's Ultimate "Prolific King"

• The Chameleon Who Changes Genres: He was the "#1 Casting Choice" picked by industry insiders. From the sorrowful historical romance in JTBC's 'The Tale of Lady Ok' to the comical doctor in Netflix's 'Trauma Center,' and the film 'Even If This Love Disappears Tonight.' He mastered romance, medical, and noir genres, truly making 2025 his year.

• 2026 Next Step: No time to rest! He stars in the ENA drama 'Love Doctor' alongside Kim So-hyun. Transforming into a Ph.D. student who was a former high school swimmer, he is set to solidify his title as "Rom-Com King."

2. Lee Chae-min: The Perfect Trinity of Visuals, Acting, and Star Power

• Next-Gen Hallyu Star with 189cm Physique: He captivated the 10-20s generation as the campus god in MBC's 'Bunny and Her Boys' and won over the older generation as the king with absolute taste in tvN's 'The Tyrant's Chef.' Despite it being his first historical lead role, he flaunted stable projection and charisma, emerging as a blue chip in the advertising world.

• 2026 Next Step: Shedding the romance lead image. In Netflix's 'Cashero,' released on the 26th, he plays 'Jonathan,' the youngest son of the villain group's chairman hunting superhumans, showcasing a chilling mystery performance.

3. Kim Gun-woo: Erasing the 'Villain' Shadow, Wearing 'Pure Love'

• Forget Son Myeong-o, Here is the Melodrama Artisan: He completely laundered the intense villain image from 'The Glory.' He received praise as the warm man between Kim Go-eun and Park Ji-hyun in Netflix's 'Eunjung and Sangyeon' and proved his explosive stage command through the musical 'Almond.'

• 2026 Next Step: He will expand his activity radius by juggling musicals and media acting. Already discussed as the #1 candidate for upcoming melodrama leads, his "Pure Love Mode" is expected to continue.

4. Roh Jae-won: A 'Thousand Faces' Where Good and Evil Coexist

• The Monster Actor Directors Love: He was present in every global OTT hit. From the strange atmosphere in 'Squid Game Season 3' to the KCIA agent in Disney+'s 'Made in Korea.' With a Janus-like mask that turns from benevolent to terrifying in an instant, he has become the next-generation protagonist of Chungmuro.

• 2026 Next Step: Finally standing tall as a screen protagonist. He takes a co-lead role with Byun Yo-han in the film 'Tazza: Song of Beelzebub,' portraying a high-stakes gambling battle. The release of Netflix's 'All of Us Are Dead Season 2' is also ahead.

5. Kim Do-hoon: The Coexistence of Boyishness and Masculinity

• From Class President to Secretary, to Architect... Icon of Growth: Forget Kang Hoon from 'Moving.' He successfully debuted as a terrestrial lead in SBS's 'My Perfect Secretary,' stealing the hearts of older sister fans, and flaunted a dark, fatal charm as Kim Yoo-jung's mysterious helper in TVING's 'Dear X.'

• 2026 Next Step: 2026 is the year of the leap. With a boyish face but weighty emotional lines, he is a strong candidate for a sole lead in an authentic thriller or action noir genre.

[Editor's View] The rising male leads of 2025 were "prepared stars" based on solid skills honed in independent films and theater stages. Please watch the brilliant flight of these "5 Rookies" equipped with not only visuals but also solid acting skills, as they lead Korean content in 2026.

Who is the best male lead of 2025 who has officially moved into your heart?

#2025RisingStars (#2025결산)

#KoreanActor (#신인남자배우)
#ChuYoungWoo (#추영우)
#LeeChaeMin (#이채민)
#KimGunWoo (#김건우)
#RohJaeWon (#노재원)
#KimDoHoon (#김도훈)
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#Kdrama
#Hallyu
#UpcomingDrama

The "Monster Rookies" Who Devoured 2025! Top 5 Actresses You Need to Know (feat. 2026 Lineup)

 

The saying "drought of rookies" felt completely irrelevant in the drama and film industry of 2025. The year was ablaze with the emergence of intense new talents, from Cinderellas who beat 2,500:1 odds to skilled actresses with solid foundations.

We have selected the Top 5 "Monster Rookie" Actresses who stole the public's gaze and earned critical acclaim this year. Let's summarize their dazzling achievements in 2025 and their even more anticipated lineup for 2026!

1. Bang Hyo-rin: Wild Energy, The Future of Chungmuro

• 2025 Achievement: She announced a destructive debut by snatching the lead role of 'Shin-ju' in the Netflix series 'Ae-ma,' beating a competition rate of 2,500:1. Her raw energy, undaunted even in front of seniors like Lee Ha-nee and Jin Seon-kyu, was overwhelming.

• 2026 Next Step: She will star alongside Kim Soo-hyun and Jo Bo-ah in the Disney+ blockbuster 'Knock-off.' She's also cast in writer Park Ji-eun's new drama 'Soul' (starring Kang Dong-won and Kim Go-eun), signaling her leap into a "trustworthy actress."

2. Hong Hwa-yeon: Solid Inner Strength Hidden Behind Elegance

• 2025 Achievement: Beating 100:1 odds, she became the heroine of the SBS blockbuster 'Treasure Island' and clenched the Rookie Award. She elegantly portrayed the complex emotions of a third-generation chaebol heir and mastered rom-com acting in ENA's 'Your Taste.' Her precise diction and luxurious mask are her strengths.

• 2026 Next Step: Cast in the tvN office rom-com 'Secret Audit.' Working with Shin Hye-sun, Gong Myung, and Kim Jae-wook, she plans to showcase a more popular and lovely charm.

3. Shin Sia: Shedding Mystique to Become an Icon of the Era

• 2025 Achievement: She completely shed the 'girl' image from 'The Witch: Part 2.' From a growing doctor in 'Wise Resident Life' to a killer in the film 'Pagwa,' and the melodrama 'Even If This Love Disappears Tonight' that brought tears to theaters at year-end. She was this year's "prolific fairy" and the most surprising discovery.

• 2026 Next Step: She meets Lee Do-hyun as the lead in the Hong Sisters' new Netflix work, 'Grand Galaxy Hotel.' With news of her joining Director Kim Jee-woon's Hollywood debut 'The Hole,' the world stage awaits her.

4. Chae Won-bin: Between Coolness and Passion, Overwhelming Atmosphere

• 2025 Achievement: True to being voted the "#1 Rookie to Watch" by industry insiders, she showed immense screen dominance in the film 'The Opposition.' Her charming monolids and low-tone voice transcend genres from thrillers to romance. Her selection as the year-end Drama Awards MC showcases her elevated status.

• 2026 Next Step: Confirmed as the lead in the SBS rom-com 'Sold Out Again Today.' Through romantic chemistry with Ahn Hyo-seop, she is ready to shed her cold image and be reborn as a 'Rom-Com Goddess.'

5. Won Ji-an: The Voice That Bewitched the Globe

• 2025 Achievement: It was truly an unstoppable momentum. Starting with a powerful appearance in 'Squid Game Season 3,' to Disney+'s 'Polaris' (starring Jun Ji-hyun, Kang Dong-won), and currently airing 'Made in Korea' and JTBC's 'Waiting for Kyodo.' She is decorating the finale of 2025 by conquering both period and modern dramas, OTT and TV simultaneously.

• 2026 Next Step: The heat of 'Made in Korea' is expected to continue into 2026. Having already established herself as a key player in global OTT, even more significant solo lead activities are expected next year.

[Editor's View] The rookies of 2025 broke the mold of past "innocence" or "cuteness" and armed themselves with their own distinct "colors" and solid "acting skills." My heart is already racing to see how much richer this joyful competition will make the Korean entertainment industry in 2026.

Who is the best rookie of 2025 who stole your heart? (Next Episode Preview: TOP 5 Rookie Male Actors who shined in 2025)

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#KoreanActress (#신인여배우)
#BangHyoRin (#방효린)
#HongHwaYeon (#홍화연)
#Cynthia (#신시아)
#ChaeWonBin (#채원빈)
#WonJiAn (#원지안)
#SquidGame3 (#오징어게임3)
#Kdrama
#UpcomingDrama (#2026기대작)
#Hallyu

#AeMa (#애마)

"Jang Na-ra is Scary!" She Shattered Her 'Good Girl' Image in Her First Villain Role in 24 Years!

 

"Jang Na-ra is scary."

If you watched the SBS drama 'Taxi Driver 3' last weekend, you probably agree with this sentiment. From the cheerfulness of 'Successful Story of a Bright Girl' in 2002 to the desperate maternal love in 'Go Back Couple,' and the cool intellect in the recent 'Good Partner.' At the foundation of her acting, there was always a sense of 'warmth.'

But this time, it was different. For the first time in 24 years since her debut, Jang Na-ra wore the clothes of 'absolute evil.' Let's explore the shocking scene where she herself, very deliberately, tore down the castle of 'goodness' she had built over half her life!

1. The 'Uncanny Valley' Hidden Behind a Doll-like Face

Appearing as the protagonist of episodes 9 and 10 of 'Taxi Driver 3,' Jang Na-ra played the role of 'Kang Joo-ri,' the CEO of an entertainment agency. She was a vicious employer who treated trainees like 'products' and committed acts of cruelty.

Her youthful appearance and clear eyes, familiar to the public, met this role and created a bizarre horror.

"Her mouth is smiling, but her eyes are empty. When she whispers in a sweet voice, 'You guys are products with an expiration date,' viewers felt a chill that went beyond the anger felt towards a typical villain."

She perfectly utilized the horror felt when a very familiar and good face approaches strangely, the so-called 'Uncanny Valley' effect.

2. Forget the 'Bright Girl,' A Meticulously Planned Evolution!

In fact, Jang Na-ra's transformation didn't happen overnight. Starting from her mid-30s, she has cleverly shifted her direction. She put on the face of cool genre works through 'VIP' and 'Sell Your Haunted House,' and equipped herself with dry charisma through 'Good Partner.'

This 'Kang Joo-ri' is the pinnacle of that evolutionary process and the most shocking result. Especially, as a former idol herself, the scene where she shouts at the trainees, "The camera won't miss a single expression of yours. Don't try to put sincerity into it," presented a painful reality that exposes the dark side of the entertainment industry.

3. The Rooftop Jump Ending, Actress Jang Na-ra's Spectacular Soar!

At the end of the episode, when her true nature is revealed, Kang Joo-ri rejects Kim Do-gi's (Lee Je-hoon) rescue hand and lets go of the rooftop railing herself. It was a miserable death, but for actress Jang Na-ra, it was a spectacularly brilliant soar.

Through this short special appearance, she completely threw away the safe fence of 'romantic comedy.' The record viewership rating of 13.3% and the pouring praise prove that her choice was not wrong.

Act 3 of Jang Na-ra's Acting Life

Now, the public doesn't just expect 'cuteness' from Jang Na-ra. Because they have seen the cool blade hidden behind her expressionless face.

Actress Jang Na-ra, who acted the ugliest desire with the most lovely face. Her third act of acting life, which started so chillingly cool, is even more anticipated!

#JangNaRa

#장나라
#TaxiDriver3 (#모범택시3)
#LeeJeHoon (#이제훈)
#KangJooRi (#강주리)
#FirstVillainRole
#ActingTransformation
#GoodPartner (이전 작품 언급)
#SBSDrama
#Kdrama
#KoreanActress
#Hallyu
#DramaReview

From 'The Witch's' Monster to a Mother in 'The Great Flood': Kim Da-mi's Latest "Crazy Acting" Is Here!

 

From 'The Witch's' Monster to a Mother in 'The Great Flood': Kim Da-mi's Latest "Crazy Acting" Is Here!

Do you remember the high school girl laughing innocently while covered in blood in the 2018 film 'The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion'? The arrival of this "monster rookie," Kim Da-mi, was nothing short of shocking.

Seven years have passed since then. Kim Da-mi, who has consistently swapped faces from a sociopath to an ordinary office worker, returns with her most unfamiliar look yet. It's the Netflix film 'The Great Flood,' released today, the 19th!

Born in 1995 and turning 30 this year, Kim Da-mi chose not a sweet romance, but 'motherhood' amid a disaster where the Earth is submerged in water.

1. The Cold AI Researcher Becomes an Instinctive 'Mother'

The film traps the audience in a narrow space: an apartment building slowly being submerged on the last day of Earth, struck by a great flood. Here, Kim Da-mi plays 'Anna,' a cold AI researcher who evaluates everything in the world based on data and logic.

The film throws her a very difficult task:

"The most rational scientist must exercise the most instinctive motherhood to survive."

The mother Kim Da-mi portrays is not the finished mother figure we often know who unconditionally sacrifices for her child. She is a person who learns what love is, piece by piece, as she struggles desperately to save her child in the rising waters.

2. The Sociopath from 'Itaewon Class' Learns Love Again

This aspect of Anna strangely resembles Kim Da-mi's past filmography. Just as the sociopath who didn't know emotions learned love after meeting Park Sae-ro-yi in the drama 'Itaewon Class,' she once again portrays the waves of emotion delicately in 'The Great Flood.'

A disaster situation with more rough breathing than dialogue. Yet, Kim Da-mi's uniquely subtly trembling eyes resonate louder than a hundred words.

The process of her gaze, which seems dry on the outside, gradually changing to desperation as she looks at her child in moments of crisis. Kim Da-mi shows the pinnacle of acting, hiding emotions behind a poker face.

3. From a Destructive Force to a Saving Force

The survival instinct from her debut work, 'The Witch,' has also revived. If back then she fought to kill enemies, this time she swims and tumbles in the water to save her child. The force that used to destroy has transformed into a force that saves someone.

The telekinetic girl who smashed out of the lab ('The Witch') passed through the youth shouting at the world ('Itaewon Class') and has now become a mature adult who knows how to shoulder the weight of a life ('The Great Flood').

Actress Kim Da-mi's True 'Coming-of-Age Ceremony'

As she said, "I hope the audience's hearts also become stronger watching Anna grow," 'The Great Flood' is not a simple disaster escape story. It is a growth record of actress Kim Da-mi, breaking the shell of a girl and being reborn as a true adult.

How about checking out Kim Da-mi's "crazy acting" unfolding on a submerged Earth on Netflix today?

#KimDaMi

#김다미
#TheGreatFlood (#대홍수)
#NetflixMovie
#DisasterMovie
#ActingTransformation
#TheWitch (#마녀)
#ItaewonClass (#이태원클라쓰)
#ParkHaeSoo
#KoreanActress
#Kmovie
#Hallyu
#Motherhood

"I Want to Go Back!" Jung Kyung-ho's Desperate Cry Works! The Secret Behind 'Pro Bono' Hitting No. 1 in Ratings!

 

"I Want to Go Back!" Jung Kyung-ho's Desperate Cry Works! The Secret Behind 'Pro Bono' Hitting No. 1 in Ratings!

"I want to go back!" (나 다시 돌아갈래!)

Did you hear that desperate cry shaking up the weekend living rooms? It belongs to none other than Jung Kyung-ho in the new tvN weekend drama 'Pro Bono'!

The drama, which premiered on the 6th, recorded an impressive viewership rating of 6.18% in just its second episode, snatching the number one spot in its time slot amidst fierce competition. At the center of this amazing feat is, without a doubt, actor Jung Kyung-ho.

He falls from grace, wearing a decent judge's robe one moment and ending up in a moldy basement office the next. Let's explore the secrets behind his "one-man show" that feels like a fish meeting water this winter!

1. Instead of Solemnity, 'Pathetic' Charm: The Snob You Can't Hate!

'Kang David,' played by Jung Kyung-ho, isn't the righteous judge we commonly see. He's a thorough snob who delivers showmanship rulings for promotion and sarcastically targets his opponents' weaknesses.

But the drama throws this seemingly perfect figure into the gutter in just the first episode. The scene where he's caught on CCTV moving boxes of money himself and exposed to the world was the pinnacle of 'Jung Kyung-ho style comedy.'

His acting, choosing patheticness over solemnity and embarrassment over anger, makes viewers laugh at him and pity him rather than criticize him. This "pathetic charm you can't hate" is truly Jung Kyung-ho's patented specialty.

2. The 'Diction Wizard': Even Legal Terms Become Rhythm!

When you think of Jung Kyung-ho, you can't leave out his 'diction.' The vast amount of legal terminology and logical dialogue poured out by writer Moon Yoo-seok gains a cheerful rhythm as it passes through Jung Kyung-ho's mouth.

Even when he snaps, "A free lawsuit that doesn't even make money!", his pronunciation, which sticks right in your ears, proves the nickname 'Diction Wizard' is well-deserved.

Following the cold intellect of 'Hospital Playlist' and the sensitive compulsion of 'Crash Course in Romance,' this Kang David is the crystallization of 'Elite + Petty/Insignificant.' Only Jung Kyung-ho can breathe unique vitality into this character who is slick on the outside but sloppy on the inside.

3. Leadership on Set: The Ensemble Created by 'God-Kyung-ho'

The reason this "one-man show" doesn't feel lonely is thanks to the solid leadership he shows on set. Director Kim Sung-yoon calls him "God-Kyung-ho," and his co-star, actress So Joo-yeon, testified that he "memorizes the names of all the staff and takes care of them." He holds the center both on and off screen.

This atmosphere leads to a great ensemble with the 'O&Partners' team members in the drama, raising expectations for the growth story of the snobbish judge who ignored others realizing the true meaning of 'Pro Bono (public interest).'

This Winter, the Weekend Winner is 'Jung Kyung-ho'!

Now, Jung Kyung-ho has become a 'genre' himself, absorbing any professional role in his own unique color. Will he be able to fly splendidly again, missing his past glory from a moldy basement office?

The satisfying counterattack Jung Kyung-ho will show, and the warm humanism contained within it. It seems the winner of weekend evenings this winter has already been decided. Jung Kyung-ho's magic has just begun!

#JungKyungHo

#정경호
#ProBono (#프로보노)
#tvNdrama
#KangDavid (#강다윗)
#DictionWizard (#딕션장인)
#GodKyungHo (#갓경호)
#SoJooYeon
#MoonYooSeok (작가)
#KimSungYoon (감독)
#Kdrama
#KoreanActor
#HospitalPlaylist
#CrashCourseInRomance

From Action Hero to Apocalypse Survivor: How Lee Jae-in Became a 'Genre Unto Herself' in 2025!

 

From Action Hero to Apocalypse Survivor: How Lee Jae-in Became a 'Genre Unto Herself' in 2025!

If you were to name the busiest and most drastically transformative actor in Chungmuro in 2025, it would undoubtedly be Lee Jae-in.

Just six months ago, she was a cheerful taekwondo girl dashing across the screen, shouting "Fighting!" Come winter, she returned as a survivor breathing heavily amidst ruins. Having completely shed the "child actor" label and becoming a 'genre' unto herself, let's trace the records Lee Jae-in proved in 2025!

1. The Poison in the Ruins: The Shocking Transformation in 'Concrete Market'

Those who watched the film 'Concrete Market,' released on the 3rd, must have felt an unfamiliar shock. In the cruel world after a major earthquake, there was no trace of the youthful Lee Jae-in in the 18-year-old survivor 'Hee-ro' she played.

"I acted this role when I was actually 18. I wanted to capture the sharp energy that only that age can show."

To express desperation, she wore rough makeup on her face, and her eyes, shining intensely even in the dark, firmly held the center of the drama. Her venomous acting, confronting the absurd order created by adults, was enough to elicit praise like "As expected of Lee Jae-in."

2. The Summer Blockbuster Jackpot: 'High Five'

Turning the clock back six months, we realize how wide her spectrum truly is. In the film 'High Five,' released in June, she delivered refreshing laughter as 'Wan-seo,' a taekwondo girl who gains superpowers after a heart transplant.

The high-difficulty wire action exploding from her small frame earned her the modifier "action genius," and the film topped the box office, beating out Hollywood blockbusters, proving her 'ticket power.' In the same year, she showed polar opposite charms, oscillating between an 'action hero' and a 'disaster survivor.'

3. 2026: Racing Beyond Korea to the World

If she mastered action and disaster films on the big screen, she added depth of emotion on the small screen through Netflix's 'Unknown Seoul.' Playing the school days of Park Bo-young, she made a definite impression on global fans.

Lee Jae-in's 2026 is already full.

• January 5th: Kicks off the new year with the tvN drama 'Spring Fever.'

• Global Project: Works alongside veteran seniors like Cha Tae-hyun and Im Se-mi in 'Personal Taxi,' a joint production with Japan's Fuji TV.

The mysterious girl from the movie 'Svaha: The Sixth Finger' grew up to be a survivor in a disaster, became a super-powered hero, and is now an actress knocking on the hearts of viewers worldwide. In 2025, actress Lee Jae-in proved that she is a 'genre' unto herself.

#LeeJaeIn

#이재인
#ConcreteMarket (#콘크리트마켓)
#HighFive (#하이파이브)
#UnknownSeoul (#미지의서울)
#SpringFever (#스프링피버)
#PersonalTaxi (#개인적인택시)
#KoreanActress
#Chungmuro
#ActionActress
#Svaha (#사바하)
#Kdrama
#Kmovie
#Hallyu

She Rejected 'Rom-Com Queen' for a Blood-Soaked Path: The Terrifying Ambition of Idol-Turned-Actor Jo Yu-ri!

 

She Rejected 'Rom-Com Queen' for a Blood-Soaked Path: The Terrifying Ambition of Idol-Turned-Actor Jo Yu-ri!

Hello everyone.

The typical success formula for idol-turned-actors is pretty predictable, isn't it? Wipe off the stage makeup, put on a school uniform, or take a cheerful lead role in a romantic comedy. It's a safe, albeit slightly boring, path to slowly erase the public's prejudice.

But here we have a girl who seems
to mock that safe, flowery path. She's running toward the edge of a cliff, covered in blood. From the main vocalist of IZ*ONE to Chungmuro's most notable "monster rookie"—this is Jo Yu-ri.

1. Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, and Lee Chang-dong... This Isn't a Rookie's Filmography!

Jo Yu-ri's recent moves are beyond just "shocking." Let's take a look at her lineup:

• Netflix's 'Squid Game' Season 2: A lead role in the globally anticipated hit series.

• Film 'Possible Love': The first new film in 8 years from Korean cinema master Lee Chang-dong.

• Film 'Variety': A thriller where she stars alongside top actress Son Ye-jin.

Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun... The names beside hers read more like the Korean film industry's "Hall of Fame" than a rookie actor's profile. Why are these masters completely captivated by a 20-something idol-turned-actor who just started acting?

2. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk Was Captivated by Her "Indescribable Gaze"

The answer lies in her 'eyes.' Jo Yu-ri's face is less like a typical portrait of a beauty and more like a landscape painting that imparts a strange tension.

"An indescribable, strange gaze."

This is what 'Squid Game' director Hwang Dong-hyuk said when he cast her. In Season 2, she plays 'Kim Jun-hee,' a pregnant woman. She chillingly portrays the conflict between the maternal love desperately trying to protect her unborn child and the survival instinct that dictates she must trample others to live. The duality between the coolness revealed in her expressionless face and the way her eyes curve when she smiles breathes intense life into the character.

3. The Irony of an Idol Playing a 'Sasaeng Fan'

Even more interesting are the roles she chooses. While most idols stick to the "beloved protagonist" image, Jo Yu-ri delves deep into being a 'deficient existence' or a 'destructive existence.'

Following a delinquent student in the drama 'Work Later, Drink Now 2' and a participant on the brink in 'Squid Game,' her next role in 'Variety' is a 'sasaeng fan' (obsessive fan) who stalks an idol. An actress who once received infinite love and surveillance as an idol is now playing a sasaeng fan, the darkest shadow of that very system.

This isn't just about considering acting a simple "job change"; it's a fierce struggle to shatter the world surrounding her and become a "real actor."

4. What 'Lee Chang-dong's Choice' Proves

Director Lee Chang-dong, excellent at drawing out the inner self of unpolished gems like he did with Jeon Jong-seo in 'Burning,' chose Jo Yu-ri for his first new film in 8 years. This fact means it's time for us to recognize her not just as an "idol who sings well" but as an 'irreplaceable actor.'

She is currently walking barefoot on a thorny path that no one else has taken, instead of the comfortable road paved by others. But she is walking it most elegantly. You can forget IZ*ONE's Jo Yu-ri. Only the sharp actor Jo Yu-ri, who willingly breaks and shatters in front of the camera, ultimately cutting into the viewer's heart, exists there.

#JoYuRi

#조유리
#SquidGame2 (#오징어게임2)
#LeeChangDong (#이창동)
#PossibleLove (#가능한사랑)
#Actress
#IZONE (#아이즈원)
#IdolActor
#VarietyMovie (#버라이어티)
#SonYeJin
#Kdrama
#Kmovie
#Hallyu
#MonsterRookie