Actor Baek Sung-chul has made an impression with his natural portrayal of youthful passion and freshness in ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama "Dream of You."
In "Dream of You" (directed by Yoo Seon-dong, written by Jung Eun-bi, planned by KT Studio Genie, produced by Contents Planner), Baek Sung-chul plays Shim Yu-gun, a supporting actor who dreams of becoming South Korea's Keumsung Mu. Shim Yu-gun (played by Baek Sung-chul) is a character who continues to pursue acting while juggling multiple part-time jobs, holding onto the belief that "hard work never betrays you."
In episodes 1 and 2, Baek Sung-chul subtly expressed the figure of a person quietly seeking opportunities despite harsh realities. From his passion of visiting production companies and agencies with self-made profiles to the resilience of getting back up despite repeated rejections, he depicted the reality of a rookie actor without exaggeration, evoking empathy. In particular, he showcased his unique fresh and approachable charm through natural facial expressions and tone of voice.
The diverse chemistry with other characters also caught attention. In an unexpected pictorial shoot with Oh Ha-na (played by Lee Yeol-eum), he brightly expressed excitement at an unforeseen opportunity, raising anticipation for their relationship's development. He presented himself as a reliable younger brother offering sincere support to Joo Yi-jae (played by Kim Ji-eun), while showing a prickly side in front of Woo Su-bin (played by Choi Tae-joon), displaying different dynamics with each character.
Baek Sung-chul's performance, which delicately expresses youthful passion and realistic concerns while adding vitality to the character, is highly anticipated. "Dream of You" airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 p.m. on ENA, and can also be watched on Genie TV and Tving.
