T.O.P.'s new web drama "Secret Message" is about dating and heartbreak. At the October 28 press conference for the drama T.O.P. suggested that he knows what it's like to have a broken heart.
That's part of what interested the actor and Big Band singer in the role.
"I was fascinated by the interesting set-up of the drama," he said. "It appeals to you whether your heart has been broken or not. I thought it would be fun to depict such a story."
T.O.P.'s "Secret Message" character Woo Hyun is a romantic. He clings to his romantic notions despite the painful results of his first love. He meets Haruka, played by popular Japanese drama and film actress Juri Ueno. Haruka also had a painful past but she is optimistic about the possibility of falling in love again. They both believe in the possibility of true love but they have a lot of emotional scars.
In real life T.O.P. aka Choi Seung Hyun says he has not had a lot of time for dating.
"While working in this industry, I have had few opportunities to date. That's why I was drawn to the character of Woo Hyun."
He meets plenty of beautiful, interesting and talented women. But between acting and performing with Big Bang, his schedule is pretty full.
"I've barely had three relationships within the past ten years," he said.
When the reporters laughed, he assured them he was not joking.
T.O.P. has been the most successful member of Big Bang when it comes to landing acting roles. He appeared in the dramas "I Am Sam," "Iris" and "Haru." He also had roles in several films, including "Nineteen," "71: Into The Fire," "Commitment" and "Tazza: The Hidden Card."
"Secret Message" is a Korean-Japanese production which airs in early November via Naver TV Cast and Line TV. "Secret Message," is co-produced by Korea's CJ E&M, Japan's Amuse Inc. and Line Corp., a Japanese subsidiary of the Korean portal site, Naver.
The "Secret Message" cast also includes Lee Jae Yoon, last seen in "Heart To Heart," Jung Yu Mi, last seen in "The Maids," and Yoo In Ah, last seen in "You Who Came From Another Star."
