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He is one of the public's favourite actors: Bae In-hyuk continues to take on projects without pause. According to Korean media, the actor was recently cast in the new drama “Protect Me”(literal title), directed by Oh Hyun-jong.
This new project will mark her return to the small screen after the end of the tvN drama “Our Universe”broadcast last March.
A romantic thriller about a serial killer
“Protect Me” will follow Kang Hae-ra, a detective who poses as a secretary to protect Do Jun-hyuk, a key witness in a case linked to a serial killer.
Bae In-hyuk is set to play Do Jun-hyuk, a man secretly investigating the mysterious death of his mother. As he investigates, he begins to suspect a link between this personal case and the serial killer the police are after.
As the investigation stalls, Kang Hae-ra takes the risky step of using Jun-hyuk as bait to lure the murderer, while continuing to protect him. Between mistrust, secrets and constant danger, their relationship gradually evolves into a tense romance.
The drama is already being billed as a mix of psychological suspense, crime thriller and romance.
Her appearance on “I Live Alone” left a lasting impression on viewers
In recent months, Bae In-hyuk has attracted particular attention thanks to her appearance on MBC's «I Live Alone».
In it, the actor talked about his career path, built without any financial support from his family, which earned him the nickname “self-made icon” among Korean Internet users. «At first, I lived in a goshiwon before moving to a studio, then finally to the apartment where I live today.»
He had also explained: «Since I was very young, I dreamed of becoming an actor and I wanted to be responsible for myself. So I worked hard through odd jobs and working life.»
His day-to-day life, as shown on the show, caused quite a stir among viewers: vitamins as soon as he woke up, a passion for old songs and even an impromptu mini-concert alone in his car all helped to reveal a more unexpected and endearing personality.
Popularity continues to grow
Bae In-hyuk recently held his solo fan meeting “FRAME BY FRAME”, before also being announced in the Korean adaptation of « The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" .
With this new drama, the actor confirms his status as a rising star, particularly active this year.
“Protect Me” will be directed by Oh Hyun-jong, known for Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, Two Cops, Find Me in Your Memory and Doctor Slump.
Stay tuned here for more information on this project!
