They say the best defense is a good offense! These three stars aren’t just resting on the success of their breakout hits; they’re hitting home run after home run with their next projects, successfully securing their spots on the path to superstardom.
Byeon Woo-seok, who sparked a global syndrome with 2024’s ‘Lovely Runner,’ has successfully maintained his momentum through ’21st Century Grand Princess,’ which is now nearing its end.
While the drama, set in a 21st-century constitutional monarchy, has seen some mixed reactions from viewers regarding its narrative and quality, Byeon Woo-seok’s undeniable star power seems to overshadow all the controversy.
According to funDEX by Good Data Corporation, ’21st Century Grand Princess’ has held the top spot for the most talked-about work from before its premiere until now. Byeon Woo-seok also continues to hold 1st place in the individual category with overwhelming support.
Park Ji-hoon is also on a roll. After leaving a massive mark on cinema history by attracting 16 million viewers as King Danjong (Lee Hong-wi) in the film ‘The Man Living with the King,’ he has successfully pulled off a clever transformation in his return to the small screen via the TVING original ‘Becoming a Legend as a Cook.’
Completely shedding the sorrowful image of King Danjong, Park Ji-hoon is receiving praise for his role as Private Kang Seong-jae, a character that bounces between comedy and fantasy. With a peak viewership rating of 7.4% from the first episode, he has successfully brought his big-screen heat to the living room, cementing his status as a top star.
Among them, Kim Jae-won is the “dark horse” showing the most frightening growth. He first caught eyes with his handsome visuals and stable acting in the Netflix series ‘Lady Dua,’ and then shot to stardom by perfectly portraying the “unicorn younger man” Shin Soon-rok in the ‘Yumi’s Cells’ series.
Thanks to this explosive rise, his next moves are unstoppable. He is now expanding his influence on the big screen, having finished filming ‘6 Lying College Students’ and immediately jumping into filming for ‘My First Graduation.’
