Park Jae-chan Takes the Lead in 'Check-In Hanyang'

Actor Park Jae-chan is set to make his mark as a lead actor in the new Channel A weekend drama 'Check-In Hanyang' (체크인 한양), which premieres on December 21 at 9:10 PM. He will portray the character Go Soo-ra, a young man navigating the challenges of life in the Joseon era.

'Check-In Hanyang' tells the story of the largest gisaeng house in Joseon, Yongcheonru, where young men and women strive for success and personal growth. The drama has garnered significant attention even before its airing, and fans are eager to see Park Jae-chan's performance.

### A Stepping Stone to Growth

This marks Park Jae-chan's first leading role, and he is committed to showcasing his 'stepping stone growth' as an actor. As a key member of the 'Hao Na Four' group, he has reportedly poured his heart and soul into achieving a high level of character synchronization. His chemistry with co-stars Bae In-hyuk (playing Lee Eun-ho), Kim Ji-eun (as Hong Deok-soo), and Jung Geon-joo (as Cheon Jun-hwa) is also highly anticipated.

### First Historical Drama: Boundless Versatility

Having previously appeared in various genres, including web dramas like 'I Like You, Subscribe' (조아서 구독중) and 'Semantic Error' (시맨틱 에러), as well as series like 'Our Home' (우리, 집) and 'The Woman Who Plays' (놀아주는 여자), Park Jae-chan is expanding his repertoire. 'Check-In Hanyang' is particularly notable as it is his first historical drama, presenting a unique challenge with its distinct period setting, vocal delivery, and costumes.

### A Character with Conviction

In 'Check-In Hanyang', Park Jae-chan's character Go Soo-ra is a principled young man who makes decisions based on his strong sense of right and wrong. He enters Yongcheonru as an educational assistant, determined to restore his family's fallen legacy. His casting was unanimously decided by the production team during auditions, heightening interest in how he will portray this character.

Fans can catch Park Jae-chan in 'Check-In Hanyang' when it premieres on December 21 at 9:10 PM on Channel A.