Have you been keeping an eye on the rising actor Song Kang? There is something particular about the actor as all his lead roles are from dramas based on webtoon!
He had the lead roles in "Love Alarm" (2019) and "Sweet Home" (2020), two Netflix Original dramas. He confirmed that he will be acting in "Like A Butterfly" ("Navillera") (2021) and he is still in talks for "I Know But" (2021). All these four dramas are adapted from webtoon.
Aside from these four lead roles, he had supporting roles in "The Liar and His Lover", "Man in the Kitchen", and "When The Devil Calls Your Name" (not based on webtoon).
Let's have a closer look at his lead roles.
1. "Love Alarm" as SunOh
In 2019, Song Kang acted as the handsome high school student SunOh who makes all the girls' love alarm ring. Many are looking forward to season 2 coming this year (2021) on Netflix. "Love Alarm" is based on a popular webtoon.
2. "Sweet Home" as Cha HyunSoo
In December 2020, Netflix released its original drama "Sweet Home" based on the webtoon. Song Kang took the lead role of Cha HyunSoo, a loner high school student who lost his family. Bizarre and shocking things happened to him in his new flat.
3. "Navillera" as Lee ChaeRok
In 2021, Song Kang will act in the adaptation of the webtoon "Like a Butterfly" also called "Navillera". He will act as the 23-year-old ballet dancer Lee ChaeRok. Fans can look forward to his friendship with an elderly man who starts ballet acted by Park InHwan.
4. "I Know But" as JaeEon [still in talks]
Finally, Song Kang is in talks for another drama based on webtoon in 2021. He is considering taking the role of JaeEon in the drama "I Know But". JaeEon is a handsome university student who is tired of dating but who wants to flirt.
Song KangNov 6, 2018