Lee Min-jae solidifies his position as a rising star of the next generation... from 'Jiwak 2' to 'White Scandal'

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Actor Lee Min-jae is firmly establishing himself as a rising star of the next generation, freely crossing genres and platforms.

According to his agency, Ikkul Entertainment, on the 3rd, Lee Min-jae will appear on television screens through KBS 2TV's new Saturday-Sunday mini-series 'Love Someone Else,' which premieres on September 12.

'Love Someone Else' depicts the conflict of a decade-long couple who hold their ground with loyalty and trust in a relationship that has lost its passion. Lee Min-jae takes on the role of 'Lee Wan-do,' the younger brother of Mi-mi-do (played by Ahn Eun-jin). A former free-diving athlete, he is a complex character living while running a karaoke bar, burdened by guilt over losing his lover. He is expected to heighten the drama's immersion with deep narrative and intensified emotional arcs.

He is also poised for a strong performance in Netflix's original lineup. Joining 'All of Us Are Dead' Season 2, which sparked a global phenomenon, as a new character named 'Yongmaru,' Lee Min-jae will deliver a compelling performance as the university senior of Nam On-jo (played by Park Ji-hoo). Amidst the terror of a zombie virus expanding once again to Seoul, expectations are high for the unique aura Lee Min-jae will display in the life-or-death struggle that unfolds.

Additionally, in the Netflix series 'Don't Cross the Wall,' he will present a high school romance comedy centered on nineteen-year-old youth. In the drama, Lee Min-jae plays 'Gong Su-ho' from Jinwolnam High School, forming an ambivalent rivalry with 'Lee Chi-won' (played by Moon Sang-min) while approaching 'Sorang' (played by Shin Ciana) for some reason, injecting intense tension and a peculiar thrill into the story. Amidst a fresh first love story unfolding across a single wall separating an elite boys' high school and a girls' high school, he is expected to radiate a refreshing charm different from his previous roles.

Not only that, but he will also embark on a unique transformation through MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'White Scandal.' Playing the role of 'Hong Kang-ho,' the leader of an unsuccessful idol group, Lee Min-jae will portray a character who hides sorrow unseen by anyone behind a smile that instantly puts even viewers in a good mood. He is set to lead a narrative entangled with Dan Yu-jin (played by Ryu Hye-young).

Behind Lee Min-jae's relentless work ethic lies a solid filmography meticulously built over time and his unparalleled acting prowess. Last year, following invitations to the Jeonju International Film Festival, Kaohsiung Film Festival, and Hungarian Korean Film Festival, he was further invited to the competition section of the Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival. Through the independent film 'Boy in the Pool,' which garnered attention from the film industry, he demonstrated a deepened 'cinematic face' and high-density allure by calmly yet profoundly expressing confusion and loss.

Additionally, in the Netflix series 'Weak Hero Class 2,' he impressed audiences with his irreplaceable presence through top-tier action acting performed without stunt doubles, as well as his diverse facets that range from the bright innocence and comedy unique to teenagers. Subsequently, in ENA's 'My Lovely Liar,' he delicately portrayed a slice of fresh youth in their twenties possessing a warm dialect and pure love for one woman, proving his value as a 'complete actor' who spans both screens and television living rooms.

Lee Min-jae continues to demonstrate boundless genre versatility, from humanism and apocalyptic action to high school romance and romantic drama. His flexible spectrum that fearlessly traverses melodrama, drama, youth stories, and genre films, along with his intense charm, proves why he is hailed as a 'next-generation contender.' Industry insiders and fans are eagerly anticipating the four-color transformations Lee Min-jae will showcase and his future acting endeavors, as he continues to build an unparalleled presence without being confined by genres or platforms.

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