Choo Young-woo shines at KCON JAPAN … heralding the next generation of Hallyu stars

MUSIC May 11, 2025

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Photo courtesy of KCON JAPAN 2025
Photo courtesy of KCON JAPAN 2025
Actor Choo Young-woo shined at ‘KCON JAPAN 2025’.

On the 10th, Choo Young-woo participated for the first time in ‘KCON JAPAN 2025’ held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan, and appeared in’ X STAGE ‘and’ M COUNTDOWN STAGE ‘with actress Jo Yi-hyun.By interacting closely with global fans, he solidified his position as the face representing K -dramas.

At the’ X STAGE ‘drama showcase, the teaser video for the new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama’ The Fairy and the Gyeonwha ‘starring Choo Young-woo was revealed for the first time.Choo Young-woo expressed his anticipation, saying, “I also saw the teaser for the first time here today.I want to see the main broadcast soon.” He then personally introduced the drama’s charms through various corners such as ‘SHOW TIME’ and ‘Speak with Your Body’.

Photo courtesy of KCON JAPAN 2025
Photo courtesy of KCON JAPAN 2025
In particular, Choo Young-woo touched everyone’s hearts by greeting fans in Japanese and trying to communicate sincerely with them.He also expressed his love for the work by saying, “Please give it lots and lots of love.”

Then, Choo Young-woo appeared as a special guest on’ M COUNTDOWN STAGE ‘and made the stage shine even brighter.When Choo Young-woo appeared, the scene erupted in loud cheers, and he created a meaningful time by talking about the message and power of music and even introducing a campaign to support girls’ dreams.

‘Gyeonwoo and the Fairy’, scheduled to be aired for the first time next month, is a fantasy romance about a boy born with a destiny to die and a shaman girl who tries to save him.Choo Young-woo plays the role of ‘Bae Gyeon-woo’, a boy who brings misfortune.He is a character who looks rough on the outside but is kind on the inside, and he is expected to show off acting with complex emotions.

Choo Young-woo, who has proven his acting skills through ‘Madam Ok’ and ‘Trauma Center’, is drawing attention to what kind of transformation he will show through this work.

Photo courtesy of KCON JAPAN 2025
Photo courtesy of KCON JAPAN 2025



Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@donga

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