Having risen to global stardom through tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama “Lovely Runner” after 8 years in the industry, Byeon is now the top pick for casting offers. Despite the flood of love calls, he’s taking careful steps, with no official decision on his next project yet. Rather than rushing into his next work, he’s focusing on engaging with his international fans, attending various events, and appearing in advertisements, gradually preparing for his next steps.
Byeon Woo-seok previously appeared on tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block”, where he shared that after the “Lovely Runner” phenomenon, he’s receiving 10 to 20 times more scripts across all genres compared to before.
An entertainment insider noted, “There are scripts being offered to Byeon Woo-seok even if the character’s age doesn’t match his. If he agrees, they’re willing to lower the character’s age. Casting Byeon Woo-seok guarantees broadcast slots, so competition to sign him is intense in this challenging scheduling environment.”
However, to secure Byeon Woo-seok for a project, it must align with his own criteria. In a recent interview after the conclusion of “Lovely Runner”, the actor said, “I want to improve my acting. I might not ever feel I’m truly good, and I’ll likely continue to see my shortcomings. But I want to be an actor who can deliver performances that I’m satisfied with and that resonate with others.”
He emphasized the importance of working with directors he trusts, which is expected to be a key factor in his next project selection.
A production company insider added, “It seems Byeon Woo-seok is looking for a director who can help address his weaknesses through their direction. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of the top directors takes on his next project.”
On the other hand, Byeon Woo-seok recently made a special appearance in tvN x TVING’s drama “No Gain No Love”, as a cold, expressionless part-time worker, much to the delight of fans. This cameo was in support of director Kim Jung-sik, with whom he had built a relationship during “Strong Girl Nam-soon”.
For the remainder of the year, the actor is focusing more on external activities, including his Asia fan meeting tour, rather than acting.
Meanwhile, Byeon Woo-seok previously faced criticism for taking excessive security measures, but it seems that he has fully overcome this controversy.
Source: Naver
