Moon Tae-yoo Embarks on First Historical Drama in 28-Year Career with KBS2's 'The Beloved Bandit'

Actor Moon Tae-yoo is set to make his historical drama debut after 28 years in the industry.

Cast in the upcoming KBS2 mini-series ‘The Beloved Bandit,’ scheduled to air next year, Moon Tae-yoo will portray ‘Kang Yoon-bok,’ a police official pursuing a notorious bandit alongside Prince Do-wol (played by Moon Sang-min).

‘The Beloved Bandit’ is a historical romance drama that unfolds when the souls of a woman who accidentally becomes the greatest bandit in the land and the prince who was chasing her get swapped. It tells a story of mutual salvation and protecting the people.

The character Kang Yoon-bok, played by Moon Tae-yoo, appears tough on the outside but struggles with emotional complexities in handling cases. He is expected to bring fresh energy to the drama with his unique charm as a Joseon-era 'tsundere' type, outwardly cold but inwardly warm.

Having captivated audiences across stage and screen with his solid acting skills and exceptional ability to embody characters, Moon Tae-yoo is anticipated to further prove his wide acting spectrum through this historical drama venture.

Currently, Moon Tae-yoo is also starring in the musical ‘Almond,’ portraying the 16-year-old boy Yoon-jae who suffers from Alexithymia. The musical runs until the 14th at NOL Comma Theatre, Daehak-ro.

Netizens are expressing excitement, commenting, 'Finally, we get to see actor Moon Tae-yoo in a historical drama, I'm so looking forward to it!' and 'The role of Kang Yoon-bok seems perfect for him. I want to watch it soon!' Many are also cheering him on, saying, 'Rooting for his consistent hard work switching between musicals and dramas!'