Actor Cha Sun Woo is starting the year strong with his first major project of 2025! He has been officially cast as the lead in the upcoming short-form drama Sonny's Rivalry.

On January 14, it was announced that Cha Sun Woo will take on the role of Son Jin Woo in this exciting new drama, which will be released on the short drama platform "Shortcha" and the global streaming service Showtime.

Sonny's Rivalry is a fascinating story about a man named Son Jin Woo, whose life takes a surprising turn after meeting a classmate who shares the same name. This encounter leads to a shocking soul-swapping incident, where their lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. The 50-episode series will follow their journey, exploring how they navigate their new lives and the challenges they face with their swapped identities.

Cha Sun Woo will play Son Jin Woo, an ordinary man who finally fulfills his dream of joining SB Games. However, things take an interesting turn when he reunites with his high school rival, another Son Jin Woo (played by Baek Joo Ho).

This rival is the son of the founder of SB Games, and he seems to have it all – wealth, power, and privilege.

Cha Sun Woo will show off his acting range by portraying both a humble, hardworking man and his rich, entitled counterpart.

2025 is already shaping up to be a big year for Cha Sun Woo as he takes on this intriguing role in Sonny’s Rivalry. In 2024, he proved his talent through a variety of projects, including plays like Kiss of the Spider Woman and Lee Gi Dong’s Gym, as well as the film No Parking.

He’s also gearing up to begin filming a new movie, further establishing himself as a versatile actor in the entertainment industry.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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