Nam DaReum, who played the child role of Kim HyunJoong in the 2009 KBS2 drama ‘Boys Over Flowers’, has emerged as an icon of significant growth, showcasing a more mature appearance after his military discharge. Many people are paying close attention to his recent activities.
On the 29th, his agency BAA unveiled Nam DaReum’s new profile, hinting at his active future endeavors. In the released profile photos, Nam DaReum exudes a soft yet intense presence, boasting a more mature appearance. The agency stated, “After his military discharge, Nam DaReum has matured significantly as an actor. We look forward to presenting him to the public. Starting with this profile release, he will intensify his acting activities from the second half of this year.”
Nam DaReum debuted in the 2009 KBS 2TV drama ‘Boys Over Flowers’ as the young version of Kim HyunJoong’s character, capturing hearts with his cute looks. He has since appeared in numerous popular works, including SBS’s ‘Pinocchio’, ‘Six Flying Dragons’, MBC’s ‘The King Loves’, tvN’s ‘Goblin’, ‘Hotel Del Luna’, ‘A Piece Of Your Mind’, ‘Start-Up’, and Netflix’s ‘The Sound of Magic’, often playing the younger versions of famous male actors.
As the agency mentioned, Nam DaReum’s acting activities, which will start in earnest from the second half of this year, are highly anticipated.
Additionally, there is growing interest in the current status of other child actors from ‘Boys Over Flowers’. Kang HanByul, who played the young version of Goo JunPyo, is still active as an actor, with his most recent work being ‘Orange Marmalade’. Kang HanByul has also appeared in ‘Thunder Struck Stationery Store’, ‘Guam Heo Jun’, ‘Horse Doctor’, ‘The King 2 Hearts’, ‘The Bride of the Sun’, and ‘King Geunchogo’, showcasing his talents in various projects.
Another ‘Little Goo JunPyo’, Jung ChanWoo, is currently active as a member of the group iKON. Following the release of their album ‘YOU’ on April 25, he enlisted in the military on May 27 and is currently serving.
Park JiBin, who played Geum JanDi’s younger brother, is also continuing his acting career. After ‘Boys Over Flowers’, he has been active in ‘Queen SeonDeok’, ‘Stars Falling from the Sky’, ‘A Bicycle Looking for a Whale’, and more. Recently, he appeared in dramas like ‘Inspector Koo’, ‘Bloody Heart’, ‘The Killer’s Shopping List’, ‘Blind’, and is set to appear in the 2024 Disney+ exclusive drama ‘A Shop For Killers’, showcasing a variety of performances.
Meanwhile, the child actor who played ‘So YiJung’, a role loved for its diverse charms by actor Kim Bum, was the late Moon Bin. Moon Bin was a member of the group ASTRO and was highly loved by fans. He served as the ‘main dancer’ and ‘sub-vocalist’ within the team. He also formed a unit, ‘MoonBin & SanHa’, with ASTRO member SanHa. Tragically, he passed away on April 19, 2023, leaving many in sorrow.
The growth of the child actors from ‘Boys Over Flowers’, including Nam DaReum, continues to draw anticipation. Their future endeavors are expected to receive much interest and support.
Written on July 29, 2024, KST.