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The popular webtoon “Boys Be Brave” (webtoon title: “Roommates“) by Seok Young is getting a BL K-Drama adaptation with rising actors Nam SiAn, Kim SungHyen, Ahn SeMin, and Jung YeoJun confirmed to be taking on the lead roles.
This youth BL K-Drama “Boys Be Brave” (webtoon title: “Roommates”) is directed by Lim HyunHee and written by Lee SinWon. It revolves around the story of Kim JinWoo, a young man who finds himself living with his crush, Jung KiSub, who entered his home uninvited and crashed on his couch for a little too long. The narrative also explores the relationship between Choi Sunny and Ji InHo, who hold onto a secret from their high school days. The series depicts their romantic comedy, portraying the cute and agonizing push-and-pull of unconfessed love.
The BL drama promises to showcase the unique visuals and charms of the four main characters, each with distinct personalities – the free-spirited Jung KiSub, the seemingly perfect Kim JinWoo, the mysterious Ji InHo with a hidden secret, and the positively charming Choi Sunny.
Adding to the anticipation, director Lim HyunHee, known for directing the highly acclaimed BL series “Our Dating Sim”, has teamed up with emerging writer Lee SinWon. “Our Dating Sim” achieved significant success at the “2023 Heavenly BL Awards”, winning multiple awards, including the “Grand Prize” and “Best Drama” awards. Additionally, music producer Hwang SungJin, known for producing popular songs like SeeYa‘s “Lovely Sweet Heart” and Gummy‘s “We Should’ve Been Friends”, has joined the project, ensuring a well-crafted BL series that captures both eyes and ears.
Nam SiAn takes on the role of Jung KiSub, a character who is effortlessly popular, constantly receiving love confessions from those around him. However, intrigued by JinWoo, who likes him but hasn’t confessed, he impulsively invades his house and starts living with him, determined to make him confess.
Nam SiAn is a rookie actor who has gained much attention for his handsome looks and acting skills in works such as KBS Joy’s “Love Naggers” and web drama “Woman Playbook” as well as the independent short film “Mutation”. His outstanding physique and subtle sexiness is ready to capture your hearts.
Kim SungHyen portrays Kim JinWoo, a seemingly perfect and meticulous character. However, his perfect life begins to unravel after Jung KiSub intrudes into his home. Due to Jung KiSub, he discovers that he has been living a loveless life with zero dating experience. The romance between Jung KiSub and Kim JinWoo raises curiosity about when their love line will lead to a refreshing confession and a happy ending.
Kim SungHyen is the perfect cutie, winning hearts of fans with his unique charms. He has previously appeared in tvN’s “Hospital Playlist”, Wavve’s “Brain, Your Choice of Romance Season 2” and more works that left a lasting impression on viewers, raising expectations for his future as a solid actor.
On the other hand, Ahn SeMin takes on the role of Ji InHo who after an unexpected encounter during high school with Choi Sunny, cannot forget him even while studying in the United States. So, he abruptly returns to Korea and appears before Sunny, who rejects him. Undeterred, he asks him to go on just three dates with him. It will be interesting to see if true romance can transpire within these three dates after all.
Ahn SeMin, with his straightforward charisma and an air of mystery, has emerged as a promising rookie through works like “Youth On The Road”, “The Red Sleeve”, “School 2021”, and more. With his expressive eyes and pure appearance, anticipation is high for how Ahn SeMin will bring his character to life.
Lastly, Jung YeoJun takes on the role of Choi Sunny, the extremely optimistic part-timer. Choi Sunny, as bright as his name suggests, is a person who carries his high school love in his heart. Managing various part-time jobs in the neighborhood, from cafes to chicken restaurants, his life as an overly positive part-timer gets shaken up when his high school friend Ji InHo appears again.
You might remember rookie actor Jung YeoJun from works like “Like Flowers In Sand”, “Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun”, “Rookie Cops” and more. With his distinct, irresistible charm, Jung YeoJun captivates the hearts of viewers at once. With his towering figure, you can look forward to his explosive chemistry with Ahn SeMin in the BL K-Drama “Boys Be Brave”.
The production team expressed joy over the addition of these excellent newcomers in the cast for “Boys Be Brave”, stating that their presence and performance will exceed the expectations of BL K-Drama viewers. With the promise of blending impressive dramatic elements into the beloved original work and enhancing the immersive experience through a sophisticated visual style, they urged viewers to look forward to a high-quality romantic saga, raising anticipation for the premiere of “Boys Be Brave” on April 25. You can watch it on Viki.
Expect a playful and lovely yet meaningful, heart-fluttering romance as the characters continuously ponder, “Why won’t he confess to me?”
