Kim Min Kyu will be joining Chae Soo Bin and SHINee's Choi Minho in the upcoming Netflix series "The Fabulous."
Media outlets confirmed that the 20-year-old actor is one of the Kdrama's lead stars alongside the "I Am Not A Robot" actress and the South Korean heartthrob.
He took on the role of aspiring model Shim Do Young whose visual and acting skills will surely captivate the viewers.
In the forthcoming rom-com series, he struggles to balance his college life and his dream to become a model.
Moreover, Shim Do Young is described as immature and full of pretentiousness but has a charming personality that instantly attracts
The new character stimulates the viewers' curiosity about whether he will spark tension over Chae Soo Bin and SHINee's Choi Minho roles.
What We Know So Far About Chae Soo Bin and SHINee Choi Minho's New Drama 'The Fabulous'
The duo's team-up was confirmed by Netflix on November 18, announcing that the two actors will headline the rom-com series.
The 24-year-old beauty is set to play a manager of a PR agency for a luxury brand named Pyo Ji Eun.
In the drama, Ji Eun, who has a thing for fashion and visuals, is eager to survive and make it big in the industry.
Meanwhile, SHINee's Minho will act as the freelance photo retoucher Ji Woo Min.
Unlike Pyo Ji Eun, his character lacks passion and does not easily get caught up with love and work.
"The Fabulous" will also feature the journey of their friendship that turned into romance.
Following the announcement, the "Hwarang" star says that he is excited to work for a new drama and meet "great directors, writers, and outstanding actors."
"I will work hard to prepare and do a good job," he added.
Although the streaming giant did not confirm its release date, fans should expect its premiere sometime in 2022.
READ MORE: 'Sweet & Sour' Actress Chae Soo Bin in Talks to Team Up with SHINee Minho in a New Netflix Series
Kim Min Kyu's 'Idol: The Coup'
While viewers wait for the trio in the upcoming Kdrama, "The Fabulous," Kim Min Kyu is currently starring in "Idol: The Coup."
The musical drama focuses on the journey of an aspiring idol group, Cotton Candy, who desperately tries to prevent their disbandment.
At the height of their failed career, the group could not let go of their dreams and friendship.
Apart from the actor, "Idol: The Coup" also stars EXID's Hani as the group's leader, LABOUM's Solbin, Han So Eun, WJSN's Exy, and Redsquare's Green, "Lovers of the Red Sky" actor Kwak Si Yang, former X1 member Lee Eun Sang, Jo Joon Young, Baek Seo Hoo, former RAINZ member Hong Eun Ki and more.
Lee Dong Wook Sends Kim Min Kyu Food Truck on the Set of 'Idol: The Coup'
During the filming session, Hallyu star Lee Dong Wook sent Kim Min Kyu, and Lee Eun Sang a food truck to show his support as they film the upcoming musical drama.
Lee Dong Wook sent a coffee truck to Kim Min Kyu and Lee Eun Sang who are filming JTBC's "Idol: The Coup". Both of them are from Produce X 101.
— Gabby 🦁🍑 (@daegorr) November 30, 2021
His message on the truck: "The weather is cold, do well in your filming, eat something warm and gain strength ❤" https://t.co/kKcF4P9gcS
As fans would know, the "Goblin" star worked with the duo on the Mnet's talent competition Produce X 101, where Kim Min Kyu and Lee Eun Sang are regular members.
