Actor Byeon Woo Seok‘s popularity exploded this year through the drama Lovely Runner, about 14 years after his modeling debut and 8 years after his acting debut.
Byeon Woo Seok poster for “Lovely Runner” | @CJnDrama/Twitter
Just how much more popular did the 32-year-old actor get in the past few months? The stark difference can be seen through airport videos and photos in 2023 vs. 2024.
Before his fanmeeting in Taipei, Byeon Woo Seok sat down with the media to answer questions. In particular, the model-turned-actor was asked whether he felt frustrated when he saw actors from the same “generation,” including Jang Ki Yong, Nam Joo Hyuk, and Joo Woo Jae, explode in popularity before him.
Byeon Woo Seok conducting an interview in Taipei | 藝凱娛樂 via ETtoday
The actor thought carefully before responding.
Honestly, since I was young, I have believed that, ‘there’s always a reason behind a person achieving success.’ Results are achieved through dedication and hard work, and I sincerely respect them.
– Byeon Woo Seok
Byeon Woo Seok conducting an interview in Taipei | 藝凱娛樂 via ETtoday
Byeon Woo Seok also revealed his interactions with his good friend Joo Woo Jae. In particular, Joo Woo Jae sent a message to Byeon Woo Seok after the first two episodes of Lovely Runner.
The drama is great. I think it’ll be successful.
– Joo Woo Jae’s message to Byeon Woo Seok
Byeon Woo Seok conducting an interview in Taipei | 藝凱娛樂 via ETtoday
The two models-turned-actors are said to have a great friendship.
Even until now, he and I have been sharing the mysterious feeling of getting explosively popular with each other.
– Byeon Woo Seok
Byeon Woo Seok conducting an interview in Taipei | 藝凱娛樂 via ETtoday
Indeed, hard work does pay off, as seen with Byeon Woo Seok’s recent popularity!
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