Actors belonging to Gold Medalist have begun their busy activities in the first half of 2025.
The lineup of activities for Gold Medalist, which includes actors Kim Soo-hyun, Seol In-ah, Choi Hyun-wook, Lee Chae-min, and Kim Si-eun, is impressive this first half of the year. Starting with rookie actors Jung Han-seol and Lee Jong-hyun, rising stars Choi Hyun-wook and Lee Chae-min, and trusted actors Kim Soo-hyun and Seol In-ah, they have announced their participation in various dramas across different platforms and genres, showcasing what works they will meet the audience with.
First, rookie actor Lee Jong-hyun kicked off with the Tving original "Study Group." "Study Group" is a comedic high school action drama about Yoon Ga-min (played by Hwang Min-hyun), who wants to study well but is only talented in fighting, as he forms a "Study Group" while diving into a bloody entrance exam at the worst school. After its release on the 23rd of last month, it quickly rose to "Today's Tving TOP1" within a day, gaining word-of-mouth popularity. Lee Jong-hyun plays Kim Se-hyun, the second-best student who is chosen by Yoon Ga-min to form the Study Group, and despite being his debut work, he has been praised for his stable acting and chemistry with Hwang Min-hyun.
In February, rookie actor Jung Han-seol, who made a mark as a passionate detective in the drama "Crash Course in Romance," will appear in KBS 2TV's new Wednesday-Thursday drama "Kikikikik." "Kikikikik" is an office comedy drama about top actor Ji Jin-hee (played by Ji Jin-hee) and former star PD Jo Young-sik (played by Lee Kyu-hyung) establishing a content production company and racing towards 3 million subscribers. It is set to premiere tonight (the 5th) at 9:50 PM. Jung Han-seol, who is taking on his first sitcom role, will portray the lovable troublemaker Na In-seong at Kikikikik Company, showcasing his hidden comedic talent.
Choi Hyun-wook and Lee Chae-min, who are gaining attention for their rising careers, will return to the small screen with sweet romances. Choi Hyun-wook, who has impressed audiences with his performances in "Shining Watermelon," "D.P. Season 2," "Weak Hero Class 1," and "Twenty-Five Twenty-One," will take on the role of a third-generation chaebol in the new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "That Guy is a Black Dragon," which premieres on February 17. He will start his company life while hiding his deep-rooted fandom and struggling to be recognized as the successor of Yongseong Department Store, developing a romance with Moon Ga-young. Having primarily played student roles, Choi Hyun-wook's challenge in this suit-wearing role has raised expectations.
Lee Chae-min, who has risen to fame as "Moon Jjak Nam," will challenge campus romance in MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama "Bunny and Brothers." Based on the Kakao webtoon of the same name, "Bunny and Brothers" follows Bunny (played by Noh Jung-ui) as she gets entangled with attractive men after her first love becomes a dark history. Lee Chae-min plays Hwang Jae-yeol, who accidentally gets involved with Bunny. A versatile character majoring in visual design at Yein University, Hwang Jae-yeol is a prime example of a popular figure within the department. With a warm atmosphere and kindness showcased in the teaser video, viewers are curious about how Lee Chae-min will express the charm of "Man-Chit Nam" Hwang Jae-yeol.
The first half of the year will be solidly decorated by the reliable Kim Soo-hyun and Seol In-ah. Kim Soo-hyun, who portrays his roles attractively and delivers diverse emotions, returns as Kim Sung-jun in Disney+'s original series "Knock Off." The story follows a man whose life is turned upside down due to the IMF, as he transforms from an ordinary office worker into the king of the global counterfeit market. After captivating audiences as "The Queen of Tears" last year, Kim Soo-hyun is transforming into a completely different character, raising curiosity.
Seol In-ah, who challenges herself without limits with her acting skills across genres and excellent character portrayal, will be seen in MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama "Labor Attorney Noh Mu-jin." Directed by Lim Soon-rye, Seol In-ah plays Na Hee-joo, the brain of Noh Mu-jin's (played by Jung Kyung-ho) office and his sister-in-law, captivating viewers with her refreshing charm. There are high expectations for the fresh chemistry between Jung Kyung-ho and Seol In-ah as brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
In this way, the actors belonging to Gold Medalist are fully prepared to meet the audience with a packed lineup in the first half of 2025. Last year, Kim Si-eun shone as contestant number 95, Young-mi, in Netflix's "Squid Game" Season 2, while Kim Soo-kyum appeared in Tving's original series "Good or Bad Dong-jae," and Song Ga-yeon participated in tvN's "Love is on a Narrow Bridge," continuing the active activities of rookie actors. This year, Lee Jong-hyun and Jung Han-seol are set to reveal new aspects of themselves, and the public's attention is focused on the diverse works and activities of Gold Medalist actors.
