Actor Cha Kang-yoon is emerging as a new face in youth dramas.

Cha Kang-yoon appeared as Pyo Ji-ho, the best friend of high school shaman Park Sung-ah(played by Jo Yi-hyun), in episodes 1 and 2 of tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘The Fairy and the Cowherd’, which aired on the 23rd and 24th, and showed off a warm ‘male friend’ character.Pyo Ji-ho caught the attention of viewers by firmly protecting Park Sung-ah and radiating affectionate charm.

‘The Cowherd and the Fairy’ is based on a webtoon of the same name and depicts the first love and salvation romance of eighteen youths between a boy with a destiny to die and MZ shaman girl who tries to stop him.Cha Kang-yoon naturally embodies a variety of characters, from the cute and sly side of Park Sung-ah’s closest friend to the courageous side of saving a friend in a crisis.

In particular, Pyo Ji-ho has a considerate and positive personality, which has brought refreshing energy from the beginning of the play.In the process of helping Bae Gyeon-woo(played by Choo Young-woo)with Park Sung-ah, he also shows a cheerful yet sincere friendship, adding warm emotions.

Cha Kang-yoon has doubled the appeal of the character with his warm visuals that go well with the school uniform and his lively acting.He is expected to attract more attention in the future developments as he simultaneously captures the energy and excitement of cheerful youth.

Previously, Cha Kang-yoon appeared in JTBC ‘Negotiation Techniques’ as the youngest intern Choi Jin-soo tvN ‘Someday, I Will Be a Wise Resident’ as intern Tak Ki-on, showing realistic acting.Having successfully transformed once again through ‘The Fairy and the Cowherd’, he is establishing himself as a next-generation youth actor.

Meanwhile, tvN ‘The Fairy and the Cowherd’, starring Cha Kang-yoon, airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM.



Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@donga

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