Why Idol-And-Actor Yook Sungjae Rejects Lead Roles For Romantic K-Dramas

Yook Sungjae is incredible! Aside from seeing success as a member of boy group BTOB, Sungjae has also achieved one other great feat—he is recognized as a skilled actor despite his idol background.

Idols-turned-actors usually have a difficult time breaking free from their image, but the 28-year-old is already well-respected in the acting industry, boasting several big name projects under his belt. You may recognize him for his roles in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God…

…Reply 1994…

…The Golden Spoon, and many more.

But there is one common denominator among the roles he has starred in so far: none of them are for rom-com plots.

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In a recent KTown4U fansign event, a fan took the opportunity to ask the star why he has rejected lead roles in romance comedies. His answer was proof of his dedication to his projects!

According to Sungjae, he wants some time to pass before he appears in rom-coms because he still doesn’t know what love is like. He hopes to experience romance first hand before pursuing a role that requires him to act like he’s in love.

Personally, I’d like to tackle that after I’m a bit older. I just… don’t know what love’s like yet. (Laughs)

— Sungjae

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“We’ve been asking him to star in a rom-com before he turns 30, but he says he doesn’t know love yet,” the fan confirmed.

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This just goes to show that Sungjae chooses characters that he resonates with so as to give his best performance each time. It must be one reason why his acting skills are top-notch!

Meanwhile, learn why fellow actor Lee Jong Suk rejects roles in historical K-Dramas in the article below.

Why Actor Lee Jong Suk Rejects Lead Roles For Historical K-Dramas