When you think of K-drama actors who define the romance genre, Park Seo Joon’s name comes to mind. He has starred in some of the most famous romance K-dramas that went on to become hits like What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim and Fight For My Way. But did you know Seo Joon has not starred in a romance series for more than 5 years, until now? Read on to know more!
After nearly five years of steering away from the romantic comedy genre, Park Seo Joon is finally making a return to the genre that made him a household name. In his eagerly anticipated return to romance, the well-known actor, who is renowned for his endearing parts in popular K-Dramas, has been confirmed to be in JTBC’s upcoming series Waiting For Kyungdo.
Reason Why Park Seo Joon Took A Break From Romance Dramas
Park Seo Joon has pushed the limits of his acting skills in recent years by starring in a variety of genres. One of his most recent roles was playing a survivor of a horrific earthquake in the thriller Concrete Utopia with Park Bo Young. The actor freely expressed in interviews after that project that he wanted to try his hand at parts other than romantic comedies.
Seo Joon further elaborated that it is not that he does not want to do rom-coms; he simply wanted to try something new and showcase his diverse acting skills. He wanted to diversify his acting portfolio with his newer projects.
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But fans of his earlier roles can rejoice, as Waiting For Kyungdo promises to bring back the romantic charm that first made viewers fall for him. This new project will be his first official rom-com since What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, and his first romantic role since Itaewon Class in 2020.