Song Kang gave his fans a surprising new look as he appeared on the latest cover of Marie Claire Korea.
The 27-year-old veered away from his signature boy-next-door aura and wowed the netizens with his dapper looks, gracing the publication's September issue.
Over the magazine's official Instagram, the South Korean heartthrob flaunted his oozing charm, donning trendy casual outfits to business suits that scream sophistication.
In Marie Claire Korea's September 2021 cover, the "Navillera" star sports a dark, sleek suit while showing Clash de Cartier's latest collection.
This is followed by a matrix-themed all-black ensemble, giving Neo a run for his money.
Meanwhile, Song Kang's agency, Namoo Actors, shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos during the shoot.
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Song Kang Talks About Previous Roles from his Mega-Hit K-Dramas
During the interview with the publication, the sought-after actor reflects on his experience in "Love Alarm," "Sweet Home," "Navillera," and "Nevertheless."
When asked about his unforgettable character, the 27-year-old actor mentioned the tvN series with veteran actor Park In Hwan.
He confessed that it was his role that took him a long time to adapt.
To recall, in K-drama "Navillera," Song Kang played the role of a 23-year-old professional ballerino, Lee Chae Rok.
Despite being introduced to different kinds of sports like soccer, baseball, and more, he still chooses ballet and appears to inherit the talent of her late mother, who was a former ballerina herself.
Unfortunately, due to his father's case, he had a hard time supporting himself, causing him to lose interest in the dance.
Luckily, he crossed paths with the 70-year-old Shim Deok Chul, whose lifelong dream is to perform on stage and dance "Swan Lake."
Song Kang Spent 6 Months to Train Ballet
Interestingly, in his previous interview, he revealed that he went to rigorous ballet training for six months to prepare for his role.
At the time, the South Korean star shared that he focused on the details like his facial expressions and how he moves.
"I tried not to look awkward by focusing on improving the lines, feelings of my moves and gaze rather than executing difficult movements," he explained, adding "Of course, it was my first time doing ballet, so I was very clumsy and tired, but I started to have more fun as I improved over time. Then I studied and worked harder to prepare for the role."
Meanwhile, the choreographer who monitors Song Kang and Park In Hwan praised the young actor's acquisition skills, impressive flexibility, and jumping ability.
Although the production team used stunt doubles to illustrate the expert and tricky moves, several dancing scenes were portrayed by the "Love Alarm" star himself.
Song Kang Live Up to the Hype of 'Nevertheless'
Currently, the South Korean heartthrob is creating a buzz through his character as Park in Jeon in JTBC's "Nevertheless" opposite Han So Hee.
In the webtoon-based drama, he plays the campus crush who struggles to express his emotions, causing him to hurt the movie he loves.
In Song Kang's K-drama, he also lost weight purposely so he would look like the webtoon character. Multiple outlets mentioned that the actor was able to shed 5 kilos ahead of the production.
