Bae In-hyeok and Lee Jae-wook are challenging ‘Entertainment Rookie’.

Since their debut, they have been focusing solely on acting, but they are expanding their scope of activities by appearing together on a variety show for the first time.Fans are also curious about the new charms that the two, who have usually been somewhat distant from variety shows due to their shy appearances, will each show.

Bae In-hyeok received a passing grade for entertainment on JTBC ‘Street Food Vendor’, which first aired on the 8th.In the food entertainment program set in Spain, he appears as a kitchen assistant to main chef Ryu Soo-young.

The public’s expectations were high for him, who had recently gained an overseas fan base through his lead role in Channel A’s ‘Check In Hanyang’, to appear on a variety show right away.In the first episode, he succeeded in winning the hearts of viewers by silently struggling to play his role even in difficult situations.

Bae In-hyeok said, “I was worried that I might make a mistake because I have no experience in entertainment,” but added, “I’ve been living alone since high school, so I know how to make a living and eat to survive.Based on that, I’m adapting quickly by getting along well with the other cast members.”

Lee Jae-wook also shows his ‘workaholic’ side.He joined as the ‘only man’ in tvN ‘Sister’s Farm Direct Delivery ‘Season 2, which first aired on the 13th, and showed off special chemistry with the’ sisters ‘including Yeom Jeong-ah, Park Jun-myun, and Lim Ji-yeon.

In the program that shows the abundant sights and seasonal foods while traveling around the seas of the country, Lee Jae-wook plays the role of a younger brother who receives lots of love from his older sisters due to his affectionate personality.

In the first broadcast, he helped Yeom Jeong-ah make homemade tofu and, as expected from a stick, he also did all the cleaning, earning the response of being called a’ professional worker.’

Lee Jae-wook said through his agency Log Studio, “It was my first fixed variety show, so I was very nervous, but thanks to the senior actors who treated me so comfortably, I felt like I had fun, like I was on a trip.” He continued, “I think it was a time when I was able to show my natural self.I hope the viewers received good energy from me.”


Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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