Rising Stars of Kakao Entertainment Set to Shine in Late 2024

Kakao Entertainment's 'it' rookie actors are ready to captivate audiences on both television and film screens in the latter half of 2024. These talented individuals, who possess both acting skills and buzzworthy appeal, are making waves across various genres in the content market.

Choo Young-woo (추영우) has already made a significant impact this year, starring in four dramas. His role as the high school student Baek Kyun-woo in tvN's 'The Tale of Nokdu' (견우와 선녀) has been particularly praised, showcasing his ability to convey a complex emotional range between cynicism and warmth. Following his success, he will embark on an Asia fan meeting tour in September to connect with his global fanbase.

Shin Seung-ho (신승호) has also proven his strong presence in the film 'The Universal Reader' (전지적 독자 시점), where he played the character Lee Hyun-seong, a symbol of strength and defense, contributing to the film's impressive box office success of over 6 million viewers. He is set to take on a bold transformation in 'Only God Knows Everything' (온리 갓 노우즈 에브리띵), a role that has already earned him multiple Best Actor awards at international film festivals.

Joo Jong-hyuk (주종혁) is gearing up to dominate the small screen with two upcoming projects: TV Chosun and Coupang Play's 'Confidence Man KR' and Disney+'s 'Polaris' in September. He will showcase his versatility by portraying a con artist named Myung Gu-ho and a special agent named Chang-hee, respectively. Fans are particularly excited about his collaborations with stars Jeon Ji-hyun (전지현) and Kang Dong-won (강동원).

Jung Chae-yeon (정채연) is set to undergo an image transformation in JTBC's new drama 'Esquire' (에스콰이어), where she will play a rookie lawyer named Kang Hyo-min, hinting at a romantic chemistry with co-star Lee Jin-wook (이진욱). Meanwhile, Bae Hyun-sung (배현성) will make his return to the screen as a rookie judge alongside Han Seok-kyu (한석규) in 'The Chairman's Project' (신사장 프로젝트).

As these promising rookies prepare to leave their mark in highly anticipated projects, viewers are eagerly awaiting their performances in the second half of the year.