• 8 Things That You Should Know About Yoo Yeon Seok From 'Hospital Playlist'

    Did you know that before playing the character of Ahn Jeong Won in Hospital Playlist, Yoo Yeon Seok has already portrayed the role of a doctor twice?

    Yes, you heard it right, so in short, he had played doctor roles 3 times. While he also played a baseball player who became baseball teams MVP, transformed into samurai, acted as a chef and a lot more if we go over with his acting portfolio.

    But aside from being well-known as a top-tier actor, he's also popular for many things and one of these things is being a caring co-star.

    Here are the 8 interesting facts about Yoo Yeon Seok from Hospital Playlist.

    His zodiac sign is Aries

    Yoo Yeon Seok was born on April 11, 1984 making him a 37-year-old Aries!

    On his birthday, Yeon Seok (who has realname of Ahn Yeon Seok) received a lot of gifts from his fans across the world.

    This includes his local fandom, Yoo Yeon Seok PH – Yeonites PH, who gave him a vinyl turntable, and other gifts.

    He loves acting

    In an interview after the success of his medical drama Dr. Romantic, Yoo Yeon Seok revealed his *ultimate* aspirations during his childhood years and that is to become an actor.

    To make it happen, he pursued a degree in Film Arts and eventually became an actor.

    He said, "But ever since I was little, my dream was to become an actor and it’s what I like to do the most. Last year, I had a chance to rest for four to five months after finishing a musical. "

    He added, "During that time, I was finally able to ask myself, ‘Do I really like acting?’ I kept asking myself that question and I was able to confirm that I do. There will be times in the future where my works succeed, fail, or receive no attention at all. But one thing is for sure. I really enjoy acting and I am also discovering the many purposes of doing my job.”

    Before he got his big break, Yoo Yeon Seok auditioned more than 100 times

    If there's an actor who is determined, that would be Yeon Seok. His career journey was indeed a roller coaster ride but he managed to fights the problems because of his perseverance.

    Prior to his project in Reply 1994, he shared in an episode of tvN’s Life Bar that he worked for a decade and went to over a hundred auditions.

    In his guesting in SBS' Healing Camp, Yeon Seok revealed more about the challenges he faced during those years. “After my debut, I continuously participated in acting projects, but it wasn’t until Reply 1994 that I had a positive bank balance. "

    He added, "I wasn’t paid much for my appearances and after I paid my rent, I was always in the red.” He also revealed that being able to give gifts to his parents is what makes him the happiest.

    Yoo Yeon Seok is a multitalented Korean star

    He is an award-winning actor, an amazing singer, a respected theater artist and a published author.

    Yoo Yeon Seok can also play several musical instruments, cook, design and build his own furniture, take amazing photos and is a skilled businessman.

    That's why it's no doubt that he made the list in Forbes' 2019 Top 40 Power Celebrities in Korea—because this actor can do it all.

    Yoo Yeon Seok's co-stars have positive feedbacks about his personality.

    His fellow warm cast member Kang Sora said in an interview that Yeon Seok helped her a lot during their first drama together:

    "Yoo Yeon Seok has a big heart and he is really caring. Like the character of Gun Woo, in reality, he is also innocent like a child, but also charming in a very masculine way. I think I understand why women like him so much."

    Moon Chae Won, who is his co-star in the movie Mood Of The Day, described Yeon Seok as someone she's very comfortable with and said. "Although Yoo Yeon Seok is only a few years older than me, I felt so comfortable around him and didn’t feel that I had to be on my best behavior all the time. I think that this is one oppa’s strengths".

    In addition, in an episode of Wise Camping Life, Yeon Seok brought a lot of things for their camping—and this is proof that he's one dependable person who would always look after his cast members.

    He is an animal lover

    He has a pet named after his K-drama character in Reply 1994 which is Chilbong. He said that it was his parents who came up with the idea to name their pet after his role in Reply 1994.

    He is on Instagram.

    Can't get over with Yeon Seok? To see more contents about him, you may follow his official Instagram account @yoo_yeonseok.

    Here, he posts his selfies, new projects, behind-the-scenes pics, gifts he received from his fans and fellow actors, and photos with his friends.

    He had multiple projects this year

    Yoo Yeon Seok is booked, busy, and blessed! Earlier this year, he starred in the movie New Year Blues. He was also one of the casts of Hospital Playlist Season 2.

    Yeon Seok's other projects also include the movies Puppy and Matin Calme, and the crime series Suriname.

    However, the details are yet to be announced.

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  • Is Jisoo’s Acting the Main Problem in "Newtopia"? - Here's Why Fans Are Worried About the New Zombie Series

    The new OTT series Newtopia has faced mixed reactions, with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo's acting and a slow storyline making viewers question if the show can survive.

    Released on the 7th, Newtopia on Coupang Play promised to offer something fresh in the K-zombie genre. The drama follows an unlikely couple, Lee Jae-yoon (played by Park Jung Min), a late-blooming soldier, and his girlfriend Kang Young-joo (Jisoo), as they fight to survive in a zombie-infested Seoul.

    The mix of zombies and romantic comedy sounded like an interesting twist, but the show hasn’t exactly hit the mark.

    Jisoo’s second lead role after Snowdrop in 2021 was highly anticipated. But many fans and critics have been concerned about her acting, especially after she received some backlash for her unclear pronunciation and awkward expressions in her previous project.

    Director Yoon Sung-hyun, aware of the concerns, said at the press preview, “Since Jisoo hadn’t acted for a long time after her last project, I was also initially worried, thinking, ‘Will she be okay?’ But Jisoo dedicated herself, doing script readings four days a week. She worked hard, and as a result, I had no doubts or difficulties. By episode 8, you'll feel that only Jisoo could have portrayed Young-joo. She did an amazing job.”

    Despite his words of praise, Jisoo’s performance still left fans worried. While she showed some improvement, her portrayal of Young-joo seemed inconsistent, lacking the calmness expected from the character. However, her "girl crush" image, with her background as a "campus goddess," did add some intrigue to her role.

    The main issue, however, wasn’t just Jisoo's acting. Newtopia also struggled with its pacing. While other recent hits like Trauma Center or Trigger grab attention right from the start, Newtopia spent too much time in the first episode on Jae-yoon’s military life and Young-joo’s personal struggles, making it feel like a waste of time. The show failed to showcase the humor and zombie elements it promised, leaving many viewers unimpressed.

    On top of that, some characters came off as annoying, like Jae-yoon’s colleague, Line Ho (Im Seong Jae), and the "unlikable" senior character Seojin-wook (played by Kang Young Seok). Even Park Jung-min didn’t do much to help the show move along, making the 57-minute episode feel even longer.

    Thankfully, the show picked up pace in episode 2, finally diving into the zombie chaos. But will that be enough to save Newtopia? With the first episode still fresh in fans’ minds, the jury’s still out on whether this K-zombie drama can find its footing and deliver the thrills viewers are hoping for.

    The remaining six episodes of Newtopia will air every Friday at 8 PM, with one episode released per week. Stay tuned to see if the series can bounce back!

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