Actor Yoon Jae Chan is stepping into the spotlight with his first-ever leading role in the web drama Ready to Beat, and it’s already making waves!

Ready to Beat is a unique short-form drama that dives into the world of breaking dance, also known as b-boying. The drama touches on themes of youth, dreams, freedom, passion, and love, all while showcasing the exciting world of breakdancing. With 53 episodes packed into this thrilling vertical format, it was released on the Shotcha platform on December 17. The show quickly became a fan favorite, ranking second in popularity on the platform.

Yoon Jae Chan stars as Do-hyun, a character whose journey from taekwondo athlete to breaking dancer is the heart of the story. His character discovers breakdancing by accident, and the drama follows his exciting journey as he finds a new passion. His natural chemistry with co-star Ryu Jeong, who plays Yoo-jeong, and the drama’s intense conflict with Eun-seok (played by Yoon Seo Bin), the team’s ace, only adds to the excitement, making the show even more addictive for viewers.

Yoon Jae Chan opened up about his experience working on the drama through his agency, Gold Moon Entertainment: “This is my first leading role, and we filmed it two years ago. After waiting for so long, I think it will be really fun for everyone. It’s a bit embarrassing to look back at myself from back then, but I had a great time filming it. I hope you all enjoy it and look forward to it!”

Since starting his acting career in 2022 with the Wave original drama Miracle, Yoon Jae Chan has quickly built a solid career. He’s appeared in various projects such as Set Set Namnyeo, O'PENing 2023: Summer, Love Machine Blues, Shining Watermelon, Not Strong But Attractive Crime Team, Such Close Betrayers, and Love is on the Narrow Bridge. With Ready to Beat, it looks like this rising star is ready to take things to the next level!

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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