Kim Ji-hoon Returns to Romance Genre with 'Dearest Love', Tackles Role of Nation's Beloved Actor Lee Jae-hyung
Actor Kim Ji-hoon is set to captivate audiences once again with his upcoming role in the tvN drama 'Dearest Love' (얄미운 사랑).
The new Monday-Tuesday drama, scheduled to premiere on November 3rd at 8:50 PM, revolves around the intense rivalry and truth-seeking journey between a once-beloved national actor who has lost his way and a passionate entertainment reporter.
Kim Ji-hoon will portray Lee Jae-hyung, a former major league baseball player turned president of a sports corporation. Blessed with handsome looks, a perfect physique, and a sincere personality, Lee Jae-hyung is a character who garners adoration from everyone. With Kim Ji-hoon's stable acting and compelling emotional expressions, especially his signature 'melodramatic gaze,' Lee Jae-hyung is poised to be a solid anchor for the drama's narrative.
This project is particularly anticipated as a transformative role for Kim Ji-hoon, moving away from his recent impactful portrayals, such as the 'sexy long-haired villain.' Viewers are eager to witness the 'Kim Ji-hoon style romance' that fans have long awaited.
Kim Ji-hoon has consistently expanded his acting range through diverse projects like 'The 8 Show' (이재, 곧 죽습니다), 'Ballerina' (발레리나), and the Amazon Prime Video series 'Butterfly,' where he left a strong impression as the cold-blooded killer 'Gun.' He also showcased nuanced emotional depth in the Netflix series 'Crime Scene Zero' and left a powerful mark as 'Driver Kim' in 'Everything Will Be Granted' (다 이루어질지니) on Netflix, proving his global appeal.
Having recently solidified his reputation as a trustworthy actor by winning the Top Acting Award in the drama category at the 45th Golden Cinematography Awards, Kim Ji-hoon's performance in 'Dearest Love,' alongside co-stars Lim Ji-yeon and Seo Ji-hye, is highly anticipated. His chemistry with them is expected to be a major highlight.
Netizens are expressing excitement over Kim Ji-hoon's return to the romance genre, with comments like 'Finally, we get to see Kim Ji-hoon's signature romance, I'm so thrilled!' and 'While his role in Butterfly was impactful, romance truly suits him.' His chemistry with co-stars Lim Ji-yeon and Seo Ji-hye is also a hot topic of discussion.