Actor Ahn Tae Hwan is gaining attention for his appearance in Disney+'s The Remarried Empress, with viewers discovering that he is actually the younger brother of EXID member and actress Hani (Ahn Hee Yeon).
Ahn Tae Hwan plays Cher, the son of Albani (Jung Young Joo) and cousin of Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji Hoon). Despite his limited screen time in the early episodes, his role as an antagonist has attracted attention as the drama continues to gain popularity.
His character works alongside his mother to restore their family's reputation and seek a pardon for his father, adding tension to the royal storyline.
However, what has recently caught viewers' interest is Ahn Tae Hwan's family connection to Hani, who is widely known for her activities with the K-pop group EXID.
The siblings are now both pursuing acting careers and have even become labelmates. Earlier this November, Ahn Tae Hwan joined Nexus E&M, the same agency representing his older sister.
Their close relationship has also gained attention in the past.
In 2016, Hani publicly showed affection for her younger brother, who was serving in the Marine Corps at the time. She became emotional while watching him play the guitar and described him as a caring younger sibling.
"He really cares about his older sister. He's such a kind person," Hani said.
Ahn Tae Hwan also spoke about his sister during a 2021 appearance on MBC Every1's Video Star. He revealed that he had not told Hani about joining the program because he wanted to handle the opportunity independently.
"Rather than asking for advice, I thought I should try to figure things out on my own," he explained.
He then left a video message for Hani, saying, "Hi, noona. I'm appearing on Video Star, but this time I wanted to do it through my own efforts. I hope you won't be disappointed that I didn't tell you and that you'll support me."
Meanwhile, The Remarried Empress, starring Shin Min Ah, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young, has been performing strongly since its November 3 premiere.
According to the reported Disney+ viewing figures, the series became the platform's most-watched local original worldwide during its first three days of release. It also ranked No. 1 among Korean titles across more than 50 international markets.
With the drama receiving widespread attention, Ahn Tae Hwan's appearance and his connection to EXID's Hani have become another talking point among viewers.
Actor Ahn Tae Hwan is gaining attention for his appearance in Disney+'s The Remarried Empress, with viewers discovering that he is actually the younger brother of EXID member and actress Hani (Ahn Hee Yeon).
Ahn Tae Hwan plays Cher, the son of Albani (Jung Young Joo) and cousin of Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji Hoon). Despite his limited screen time in the early episodes, his role as an antagonist has attracted attention as the drama continues to gain popularity.
His character works alongside his mother to restore their family's reputation and seek a pardon for his father, adding tension to the royal storyline.
However, what has recently caught viewers' interest is Ahn Tae Hwan's family connection to Hani, who is widely known for her activities with the K-pop group EXID.
The siblings are now both pursuing acting careers and have even become labelmates. Earlier this November, Ahn Tae Hwan joined Nexus E&M, the same agency representing his older sister.
Their close relationship has also gained attention in the past.
In 2016, Hani publicly showed affection for her younger brother, who was serving in the Marine Corps at the time. She became emotional while watching him play the guitar and described him as a caring younger sibling.
"He really cares about his older sister. He's such a kind person," Hani said.
Ahn Tae Hwan also spoke about his sister during a 2021 appearance on MBC Every1's Video Star. He revealed that he had not told Hani about joining the program because he wanted to handle the opportunity independently.
"Rather than asking for advice, I thought I should try to figure things out on my own," he explained.
He then left a video message for Hani, saying, "Hi, noona. I'm appearing on Video Star, but this time I wanted to do it through my own efforts. I hope you won't be disappointed that I didn't tell you and that you'll support me."
Meanwhile, The Remarried Empress, starring Shin Min Ah, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young, has been performing strongly since its November 3 premiere.
According to the reported Disney+ viewing figures, the series became the platform's most-watched local original worldwide during its first three days of release. It also ranked No. 1 among Korean titles across more than 50 international markets.
With the drama receiving widespread attention, Ahn Tae Hwan's appearance and his connection to EXID's Hani have become another talking point among viewers.
