Group WEi member Kim Jun-seo will be releasing his first drama since his debut.

According to his agency WEi Entertainment on the 8th, Kim Jun-seo has been cast as the lead role of Jung Da-on in the drama ‘Secret Between Us’, based on a popular webtoon by Kakao Entertainment.

‘Secret Between Us’ is a work that contains a complex and subtle romance between four men who are entangled in secrets, and has achieved explosive popularity worldwide, reaching 170 million cumulative views. This is the first BL drama from comprehensive content studio Playlist, and it is attracting attention as it is jointly produced by Japan‘s leading broadcaster Fuji TV and Kakao Entertainment.

Kim Jun-seo plays Jung Da-on, who is praised as a ‘goddess’ for her background as a graduate of a prestigious university, cute appearance, and extraordinary brains, but in reality, she lives a ‘wanted’ life taking care of her parents who are in debt and her younger sibling. The drama will unfold a complex romance centered around Jung Da-on, and Kim Jun-seo is expected to add vitality to the drama by reinterpreting the character’s charm in a new way.

Kim Jun-seo, who debuted with WEi in 2020, received much love from global fans for his handsome appearance as well as his signature refreshing energy. Attention is focused on the unique appearance that Kim Jun-seo will show as he expands his scope of activities as an actor following his main career.

Meanwhile, ‘Secret Love’, starring Kim Jun-seo, will begin filming on the 9th and is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2025.



Reporter Yoo Ji-hye yjh0304@donga.com