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Here are Hwang In-youp’s top 5 must-watch K-dramas
Here are Hwang In-youp’s top 5 must-watch K-dramas
Rhea Manila Santos
Published Jan 16, 2025 03:27 PM PHT

After meeting his Pinoy fans for the first time in 2022 during his fan meeting tour, South Korean heartthrob Hwang In-Youp returns to the country for the Hwang In-Youp Meeting Tour [In Love] in Manila, a one-day event happening on January 25. The tour kicked off last year in the city of Taipei, followed by events in Bangkok, Tokyo, Osaka, Manila, Lima, Sao Paulo, Santiago, Monterrey, and Seoul.
After meeting his Pinoy fans for the first time in 2022 during his fan meeting tour, South Korean heartthrob Hwang In-Youp returns to the country for the Hwang In-Youp Meeting Tour [In Love] in Manila, a one-day event happening on January 25. The tour kicked off last year in the city of Taipei, followed by events in Bangkok, Tokyo, Osaka, Manila, Lima, Sao Paulo, Santiago, Monterrey, and Seoul.
Before he returns to the Philippines, let’s revisit the must-watch series featuring this 33-year-old model-turned-actor that you should brush up on before his fan meet.
Before he returns to the Philippines, let’s revisit the must-watch series featuring this 33-year-old model-turned-actor that you should brush up on before his fan meet.
Making his drama debut in the 2019 series The Tale of Nokdu set in the Joseon period, In-youp played the role of Park Dan-ho, a very loyal escort warrior with excellent sword skills. But it was in 2020 when he first gained mass popularity after starring in the fantasy series 18 Again, a remake of the 2009 American film 17 Again which originally starred Zac Efron. In the series, he played the role of basketball captain Goo Ja-sung, the school bully who makes life hard for Dae Young (played by Lee Do-hyun).
Making his drama debut in the 2019 series The Tale of Nokdu set in the Joseon period, In-youp played the role of Park Dan-ho, a very loyal escort warrior with excellent sword skills. But it was in 2020 when he first gained mass popularity after starring in the fantasy series 18 Again, a remake of the 2009 American film 17 Again which originally starred Zac Efron. In the series, he played the role of basketball captain Goo Ja-sung, the school bully who makes life hard for Dae Young (played by Lee Do-hyun).
Within the same year, he starred in the romantic-comedy series True Beauty, based on a popular webtoon of the same name. He played the role of the popular guy on campus Han Seo-jun, who looks tough on the outside, but is actually a kind, loving and soft-hearted person, especially to his family. For this show, In-youp was also part the official series soundtrack with the song "It Starts Today.”
Within the same year, he starred in the romantic-comedy series True Beauty, based on a popular webtoon of the same name. He played the role of the popular guy on campus Han Seo-jun, who looks tough on the outside, but is actually a kind, loving and soft-hearted person, especially to his family. For this show, In-youp was also part the official series soundtrack with the song "It Starts Today.”
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In 2022, he was seen in the fantasy musical series The Sound of Magic which was based on the webtoon Annarasumanara. In-youp played the role of rich and aloof student Na Il-deung who suddenly takes an interest in his impoverished classmate Yoon Ah-yi. He also contributed to the soundtrack with his song "I Mean It.”
In 2022, he was seen in the fantasy musical series The Sound of Magic which was based on the webtoon Annarasumanara. In-youp played the role of rich and aloof student Na Il-deung who suddenly takes an interest in his impoverished classmate Yoon Ah-yi. He also contributed to the soundtrack with his song "I Mean It.”
Last year, he was picked to star in another major role, as the lead actor in the drama Family By Choice which is based on the 2020 Chinese drama Go Ahead. He plays the role of school heartthrob Kim San-ha who comes off as cold and abrasive, but deep down inside is just a warm-hearted and considerate person. Secretly, he has feelings for his childhood friend Ju-won (played by Jung Chae-yeon).
Last year, he was picked to star in another major role, as the lead actor in the drama Family By Choice which is based on the 2020 Chinese drama Go Ahead. He plays the role of school heartthrob Kim San-ha who comes off as cold and abrasive, but deep down inside is just a warm-hearted and considerate person. Secretly, he has feelings for his childhood friend Ju-won (played by Jung Chae-yeon).
For his latest series appearance, In-youp is reportedly set to make a special appearance in the upcoming TVING drama Dear X which is scheduled to premiere in 2025. In the show, he will play the role of Heo In-gang, successful actor and former idol who struggles with career burnout and insecurity.
For his latest series appearance, In-youp is reportedly set to make a special appearance in the upcoming TVING drama Dear X which is scheduled to premiere in 2025. In the show, he will play the role of Heo In-gang, successful actor and former idol who struggles with career burnout and insecurity.
Catch Hwang In-youp in person at the 2024-25 Hwang In Youp Meeting Tour [In Love] in Manila, happening this January 25, 2025, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. Tickets are available through via TicketNet.
Catch Hwang In-youp in person at the 2024-25 Hwang In Youp Meeting Tour [In Love] in Manila, happening this January 25, 2025, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. Tickets are available through via TicketNet.
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