'Brave New World' Heo Nam-jun, a top-tier romantic comedy stock [★FOCUS]

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'Actor Heo Nam-jun, who took on his first romantic comedy genre since his debut, has created an unprecedented 'Brave New World.'

'Brave New World' (script by Kang Hyun-ju, directed by Han Tae-seop), starring Heo Nam-jun, is a tense romance comedy drama depicting a war between Shin Seo-ri (played by Im Ji-yeon), a nameless actress possessed by the soul of the notorious Joseon villainess and turned evil, and Cha Se-gye (played by Heo Nam-jun), an evil chaebol born from capitalism.

'Brave New World' debuted with a 4.1% viewership rating (Nielsen Korea nationwide, below) in its first episode, reaching 10.3% by the sixth episode and breaking into double-digit ratings. It has continued to maintain viewership above 9% and is sustaining its popularity.

'Heo Nam-jun is at the center of this popularity. Heo Nam-jun portrays Cha Se-gye, a ruthless chaebol who moves with money and power, devoid of both blood and tears. Cha Se-gye, once a cold-blooded individual, undergoes a major transformation after meeting Shin Seo-ri. He becomes completely captivated by Shin Seo-ri's bold and confident charm, revealing his vulnerable side.

'Heo Nam-jun is successfully bringing scenes that could easily become childish or, as they say, cringeworthy, to the small screen, sometimes with a cheeky expression and at other times with a serious demeanor. Cha Se-gye is a character with dual sides that are polar opposites between the early and middle-to-late parts of the drama, possessing a diverse range of character traits. The ability to seamlessly integrate such a character into the drama with a stable yet charming tone, thereby heightening viewers' immersion, can be considered an actor's talent.

'Although Heo Nam-jun is fully displaying his romantic comedy talents in 'Brave New World,' surprisingly, this is his first time acting in the rom-com genre. While he has appeared in melodramas such as 'The Phone You Called From' and 'A Hundred Memories,' he officially stepped into the rom-com world through 'Brave New World.' Despite this being his first leading role in a rom-com, Heo Nam-jun is emerging as a rising star in the genre thanks to his accumulated acting skills and excellent control of pacing.

'Global interest in Heo Nam-jun is also heating up. Since the broadcast of 'Brave New World,' his SNS followers have nearly reached 1.4 million, and his YouTube videos are filled with comments written in various languages from different countries. Riding this momentum, he will also appear on the tvN variety program 'You Quiz on the Block,' hosted by Yoo Jae-suk. He is scheduled to engage in various conversations with Yoo Jae-suk.

'As Heo Nam-jun has transformed into a 'top-tier rom-com stock' after just one rom-com challenge, interest in 'Brave New World,' which has only two episodes remaining until its finale, continues to grow as viewers wonder what other aspects he will show.'

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