CIX member Hyunseok aroused viewers ‘excitement and immersion with his wide range of emotions.

CIX Hyunseok appeared as the male protagonist Kim Hajun in episode 1 of the web drama’ Romance While Traveling Season 3.5 ‘(hereafter referred to as’ Romance Rate Season 3.5 ‘), which was first released on the YouTube channel’ Kudkud ‘on the 12th.

In the summer of 2016, high school students Kim Ha-jun and Lee Yu-min(played by Son Jae-won)met by chance while traveling in Seoul and felt the thrill of first love.Kim Ha-jun took Lee Yu-min, who had hurt his knee, to the bus stop and treated his wound, showing a fresh atmosphere.

Afterwards, Kim Ha-jun visited Buyeo, where Lee Yu-min’s school was, and prepared to take pictures for the contest.Lee Yu-min appeared in front of Kim Ha-jun, who was focusing his camera.Kim Ha-jun recognized Lee Yu-min at a glance, but was surprised for a moment, and a faint smile appeared on his face, causing excitement.



In 2018, Kim Ha-jun and Lee Yu-min, a couple who went on a trip to Buyeo as college students, faced a crisis after arguing over trivial matters.The two, who were unable to meet as often as they used to, aroused pity in viewers with their conflicting emotions.

In 2021, Kim Ha-jun and Lee Yu-min had already broken up.However, they were both invited to a friend’s engagement party in Buyeo, hinting at their reunion.In the epilogue, Kim Ha-jun, who heard the news of the engagement party on the phone with his brother, calmly blurted out, “How can I go to Buyeo again?” , raising curiosity about the next episode.

In episode 1 of ‘Roman Rate Season 3.5’, Hyun-seok expressed a wide range of emotions, from the first encounter of falling in love to the bitter separation.From the innocent appearance of a high school student in a school uniform to the mature appearance of an adult living a busy life, Hyun-seok’s delicate inner acting drew the viewers ‘immersion.Expectations are high for how Hyun-seok will continue to unfold the complicated romance story.

‘ Romanyul Season 3.5 ‘, Korea’s only travel romance web drama starring Hyunseok, is released every Thursday at 8 PM through the YouTube channel ‘Kudkud’.

Meanwhile, CIX, which Hyunseok is a part of, has been actively promoting their seventh EP album ‘THUNDER FEVER’ earlier this year.

Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@donga

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