Speaking of our favorite K-Drama actor of the moment, I know a lot would agree that it’s Bae In Hyuk! Currently starring in a romcom K-Drama as the uncle of a cute baby, In Hyuk is receiving a lot of love for his portrayal, and a lot of people are seeing more of his charm. But who is really Bae In Hyuk?
Get To Know Bae In Hyuk
Bae In Hyuk is a 98 liner, meaning he’s already 27 this year! He made his entertainment debut with a web film in 2019 and, since then started working on more roles in web dramas. If you’re a fan of web based K-Dramas you can find on YouTube, you would remember seeing him there!
He then went on to make his television debut by making small or cameo appearances in some K-Dramas. In 2020, he earned his first nomination as Best New Actor at the “2020 MBC Drama Awards.” He then worked alongside popular actors and actresses in supporting roles and later on starred in his own K-Drama where he is the male lead! Bae In Hyuk is proof that hard work and your love for the craft will last you a long time. Now, he’s one of the most anticipated actors of his generation.
Must-Watch Dramas From Bae In Hyuk
“Cheer Up“
If we’re talking about Bae In Hyuk K-Dramas, you shouldn’t miss “Cheer Up!” Here, he takes on the role of Park Jung Woo, the passionate and responsible captain of a university cheerleading squad that is on the verge of falling apart. This is a one-of-a-kind sports drama set against the backdrop of a university, following the stories of its 50-year-old cheerleading squad and the people inside it!
One of the main reasons to watch “Cheer Up” is Bae In Hyuk himself. His portrayal of Jung Woo shows his growth and charm as an actor. He has that charisma where you can’t stop looking at him, especially when he smiles, and we can see his dimples! He portrayed his character in a way that feels sincere and like someone you might want to root for.
As the captain and someone who values tradition, Park Jung Woo carries the burden of keeping the team together while also navigating his growing feelings for the female lead, Han Ji Hyun! The two have such great chemistry with one another that if you’re looking for a campus sports romcom, this drama would be the perfect one for you!
“XX“
Despite being a more woman-centered drama, “XX” is one of those Bae In Hyuk dramas you shouldn’t miss, especially since this is part of his start as an actor. In this web drama, Bae In Hyuk plays Danny, a charming and mysterious bartender who works at the speakeasy bar XX. He gets entangled with the women who were former best friends years ago and now meet each other again.
Here, we get to see Bae In Hyuk as a former athlete who put an end to his career after an accident and then decided to become a bartender after seeing his colleagues’ passion. He then went on to secretly love and yearn for her for two years.
One of the huge reasons to watch this drama is that this is one of his earlier roles, where we can see that he’s really meant for acting. Plus, his chemistry with the cast and his steady, comforting character add warmth to an already engaging women-centered story. Since it’s a web drama, it only has a runtime of less than 30 minutes per episode and only 10 episodes!
I agree, I also can’t get enough of Bae In Hyuk! Let’s watch more of him on KOCOWA+ with multiple subtitle options!
