The 41-year-old "Goodbye Dear Wife" actress joins KBS2's newest romantic comedy drama series "Police University" with "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds" actor Cha Tae Hyun, B1A4 member and "Love In The Moonlight" actor Jung Jinyoung and f(x) member Krystal Jung.
Hong Soo Hyun To Play The Role of a Judo Professor in 'Police University'
Actress Hong Soo Hyun joins the upcoming drama "Police University" as Choi Hee Soo, the energetic and cheerful Judo professor with an eccentric personality.
The Judo professor had a shining career as a player but decided to work as a professor at the National Police University.
In the newly released photos, actress Hong Soo Hyun displays her alluring visuals. The Judo professor sits comfortably between awkward students Kang Seon Ho (played by B1A4's Jinyoung) and Oh Kang Hee (played by f(x)'s Krystal), showing off her cool and chill vibe as their professor.
Despite her tough and rigid appearance as a Judo professor, her character is a good listener and empathetic.
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Judo professor Choi Hee Soo is expected to show her relationship dynamics with her students, and as a friendly shoulder that the students can lean on when in need.
Fans and viewers' curiosity about the new character rises as the photo stills show a different side of her. Her usually bright and fierce eyes are gloomy.
Viewers anticipate breaking Choi Hee Soo's (Hong Soo Hyun) tough shell and know her inner feelings and deeper emotions as the story and drama progress.
Hong Soo Hyun's Career Throughout The Years
Actress Hong Soo Hyun started her career as a commercial model. In 1999, she began her acting career and appeared in numerous dramas as a supporting actor.
The actress remained in the television industry by playing supporting and minor roles for a decade.
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Hong Soo Hyun rose to fame after her portrayal of Princess Kyunghye in 2011 historical romance drama "The Princess' Man" with Moon Chae Won, Park Si Hoo, Kim Yeong Cheol, Song Jong Ho, Lee Min Woo, and Lee Soon Jae.
She also starred in the 2021 quirky romantic comedy drama "History of a Salaryman" and the 2012 romance drama "Goodbye Dear Wife," her most notable work.
Her new character as a Judo professor in the 2021 romantic comedy drama "Police University" is expected to show her versatility and brilliance as an actress.
'Police University' Drama Summary and Release Date
"Police University" (also known as "Police Class") starring actor Cha Tae Hyun, B1A4's Jinyoung, and f(x)'s Krystal tells the story of a professor with 20 years of criminal homicide and cyber investigation experience teams up with freshmen students, a hacker and a Judo master, for a special collaborative investigation.
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B.A.P.'s Yoo Young Jae, Lee Dal, Chu Young Woo, and seasoned actor Lee Jong Hyuk will also appear in the drama.
The drama series is directed by Yoo Kwan Mo, penned by Moon Min Jung, and produced by KBS Drama Production.
"Police University" premieres on August 9 at 9:30 p.m. KST on KBS2.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
