Lee Tae Hwan is drawing attention for showing a completely different side of his acting through the new short drama “Teddy Bear.”
Released on June 18 through the short drama platform Lezhin Snack, “Teddy Bear” is a human drama set at Forget Me Not Hospital. The story follows medical staff and patients as they slowly recover from personal wounds and rebuild relationships. Instead of focusing only on medical cases, the drama centers on emotions, distance between people, and quiet healing.
Lee Tae Hwan plays Baek Seung Gi, a reliable hospital worker who seems blunt and cold at first.
However, he is the kind of person who quietly stays beside others when they are going through difficult moments.
Through controlled emotions and calm acting, Lee Tae Hwan shows Baek Seung Gi’s hidden pain and sincerity.
The role is gaining more attention because it is very different from his recent performance in “Teach You a Lesson.”
In that Netflix global hit, Lee Tae Hwan played Jang Kwon Hyuk, a strong and intimidating student leader with cold eyes and powerful charisma. He even bulked up for the role, showing his dedication to the character.
Now, in “Teddy Bear,” Lee Tae Hwan has let go of that rough image and is showing a warmer, deeper, and more emotional performance. Viewers are praising his strong contrast between the two roles and his ability to take on very different characters.
“Teddy Bear” is made in short form, with each episode lasting around 1 to 2 minutes. Even with its short runtime, the drama carefully shows the characters’ emotions and relationships, leaving a calm but lasting impression.
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