Actor Jeon Bae Soo has been confirmed to join the cast of the upcoming Genie TV original drama 'To My Hae-ri'.

According to his agency NUN Company on the 9th, Jeon Bae Soo will appear in 'To My Hae-ri', which is set to premiere in the second half of this year. The drama is written by Han Ga-ram, directed by Jung Ji-hyun and Heo Seok-won, and produced by Studio Dragon and Studio HIM.

'To My Hae-ri' tells the story of Eun-ho (played by Shin Hye Sun), an announcer who undergoes a transformation due to deep emotional scars, and Hyun-oh (played by Lee Jin Wook), her ex-boyfriend who conceals his own emotional wounds. It promises a refreshing healing romance.

Jeon Bae Soo will portray Kim Shin-joong, the team leader of the announcer department in the drama. Kim Shin-joong is Eun-ho and Hyun-oh's senior from college, known for his supportive nature tempered with honest criticism. Jeon Bae Soo is expected to bring his friendly yet professional demeanor to the role, complementing Shin Hye Sun's character through their interactions.

Previously, Jeon Bae Soo has left a significant impact in various dramas including 'Queen of Tears', 'Morning Will Come Even in a Psychiatric Ward', 'The Divorced', 'Strange Lawyer Woo Young-woo', and the movie 'Confidential Assignment 2: International'.

His performances, such as the compassionate veteran caregiver Yoon Man-cheon in 'Morning Will Come Even in a Psychiatric Ward' and the principled Chief Prosecutor Lee Jang-seok in 'Storm', have earned him praise for his warm and steadfast acting style.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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