Byeon Woo Seok’s popularity soared following the success of Lovely Runner!
It is fair to say that he sprinted to fame and remains a favorite among fans even after Lovely Runner wrapped up in late May.
As hard as it may be to believe, this was his first leading role in a Kdrama and he swooned viewers and critics with his performance.
Nearly four months after the conclusion of the drama, there has been no official announcement about what his next project is going to be.
As per industry insiders and Korean media outlets, Byeon Woo Seok is receiving countless offers and he is considering his next work carefully.
According to reports, the competition is becoming more intense, with production companies adjusting their schedules and even altering characters in an effort to secure his appearance in their dramas.
Regarding this, an official from the production company revealed to JTBC, saying, “Byeon Woo Seok wants a director who can complement his weaknesses through direction.” They also speculated, ‘One of the star directors might take the helm for Byeon Woo Seok’s next project.”
During a post-Lovely Runner roundtable interview, the 33-year-old actor revealed his goal to excel in his craft.
Curiosity surrounds what will be his next drama and how he is going to build on the success of Lovely Runner. The tvN time slip romance drama was a huge turning point in his career as he secured lucrative brand endorsements and is swarmed with new exciting roles.
Everywhere Byeon Woo Seok goes, he is welcomed by thousands of fans, be it airport or at brand events.
He recently held a fan meeting tour Summer Letter and met thousands of fans across Asia. He is set to hold a meeting at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza Main Arena on September 28 and 29 in Tokyo Japan.
On another note, Byeon Woo Seok made a notable guest appearance on tvN’s No Gain, No Love on September 3. He reunited with director Kim Jung Sik whom he previously worked with on Strong Girl Nam-soon. Lastly, he has a packed schedule planned for the rest of the year and fans are looking forward to the new project.