Ten years after obtaining his diploma, Lee Jun Ho quits his job to join the academy where the instructor he had a crush on works. In The Midnight Romance in Hagwon tvN’s Wi Ha Jun stars as Jun Ho, an indolent former high school student who undergoes a dramatic transformation from dunce to top of the class under the guidance of Korean language instructor Seo Hye Jin (Jung Ryeo Won). This article highlights adult actors who have managed to portray high school students in an exceptional way, thus touching the hearts of the spectators.
Byeon Woo Seok in Lovely Runner
Lovely Runner tells the story of Lim Sol (Kim Hye Yoon), who travels back in time to save her favorite singer, the one who gave her a reason to live. Byeon Woo Seok captivated not only Lim Sol, but also audiences around the world with his role as Ryu Seon Jae. Despite his intimidating appearance, he skillfully portrayed the innocent and naive teenager Seon Jae, expressing the desperation of a shattered dream of becoming a swimmer and the pure affection for his love interest. Her song “Sudden Shower,” written for the series, gained popularity, charting both in Korea and internationally. Byeon Woo Seok had previously demonstrated his ability to play teenagers in films like Soulmate et 20th Century Girl.
Yim Si Wan in B
Set in 1989, B tells the story of an ordinary teenager, Byung Tae, who is suddenly mistaken for the legendary fighter Baek Ho. Yim Si Wan, playing Byung Tae, whose only dream is to avoid getting beaten, revealed a comic charm unheard of in his previous roles. To prepare, he took dialect classes for three months and learned popular dances from the 1980s. His portrayal of Byung Tae, an outwardly misunderstood but inwardly terrified teenager eager to be popular, was praised. B received positive responses largely due to Yim Si Wan’s wholehearted comedic performance.
Kim Tae Ri in Twenty-Five Twenty-One
Twenty-Five Twenty-One depicts the wanderings, growth and romances of young people stripped of their dreams during the financial crisis of the late 90s. Kim Tae Ri plays the role of Na Hee Do, a fencer. Hee Do is an eccentric but outspoken character, who changes schools to be with her idol, Olympic medalist Ko Yu Rim (Bona). Kim Tae Ri brilliantly portrayed the friendship between Na Hee Do and Ko Yu Rim, as well as the romance with Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk), propelling the drama’s popularity. Remarkably, she was the only cast member in her XNUMXs to perfectly portray a high school student, passionately pursuing her dreams while deeply immersed in comics Full House.
Roh Yoon Seo in Crash Course in Romance
Crash Course in Romance depicts the romance between Nam Haeng Sun (Jeon Do Yeon), a prepared food shop owner, and Choi Chi Yeol (Jung Kyung Ho), a popular math teacher. Roh Yoon Seo plays Nam Hae Yi, a model student who achieves good results while caring for those around her. Living with her aunt Haeng Sun and uncle Nam Jae Woo (Oh Eui Sik), who has Asperger’s syndrome, Hae Yi tries not to cause unnecessary worry and plays the mature high school girl. Roh Yoon Seo not only captured the depth of Hae Yi but also realistically portrayed the love triangle, asserting her presence among an exceptional cast. After previous roles in Our Blues et 20th Century Girl, where she also wore school uniforms, her pure and youthful appearance fit this teenage role perfectly.
Moon Ga Young in True Beauty
True Beauty tells the story of Lim Ju Kyung, who feels inferior because of his appearance, and Lee Su Ho (Cha Eun Woo), who hides his own pain, as they become closer by sharing their secrets. Moon Ga Young plays Ju Kyung, who, due to his shy nature and unattractive appearance, is bullied at school. After changing schools due to family circumstances, Ju Kyung masters the art of makeup, erasing her past and reinventing herself as a “goddess” at her new school. Moon Ga Young charmed as she portrayed Ju Kyung overcoming her insecurities and maturing, gaining widespread love. Hwang In Yeop, although in his 30s, also wore the school uniform perfectly, sparking reactions that he “looked like a real teenager”.
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