Kang Min Hyuk: 10 years of hiding in Lee Min Ho's shadow and a spectacular makeover in "Celebrity"

JLOJul 18, 2023 at 16:37

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Kang Min Hyuk created a fever when portraying the handsome chaebol character in the movie "Celebrity". The actor who was criticized for his acting has had a spectacular makeover after more than 10 years of acting.

Old makeover after 10 years of "hiding" Lee Min Ho

Kang Min Hyuk was born in 1991 and debuted as a drummer in the group CNBlue in 2009. This is also the few K-pop groups that have built a band performance model, including main vocals - members. Jung Yong Hwa, guitarist - Lee Jong Hyun and Lee Jung Shin, and drummer - Kang Min Hyuk.

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Even though they don't possess sexy dance moves, or wear god-like outfits, CNBlue still attracts a large number of fans. At the same time, the group also recorded good achievements in digital music, major award ceremonies and maintained tours to the present.

As for member Kang Min Hyuk, he is inherently a flutist (rough translation: flute player). However, during the internship, the company changed direction and trained Min Hyuk to become one of the best drummers in Kpop.

After a year of debut, Kang Min Hyuk entered the acting path. He started this journey with the movie "Acoustic" (2010) with his bandmate, Lee Jong Hyun. A year later, CNBlue's drummer continued to take on a new role in "Heartstrings" (2011). This time, accompanying him is leader Jung Yong Hwa.

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Possessing an ideal height of up to 1m84 with a baby face that "flips milk", Kang Min Hyuk is not noticed because he is rarely shown on screen. Besides, the roles in his first two films did not receive much success. Although "Heartstrings" created a "fever" when it was released, the audience only focused on the main character, so member Yong Hwa has the largest number of fans.

Encroaching on acting since 2010 but it was not until 2013, thanks to playing a supporting role in the cult TV work "The Heirs" starring Lee Min Ho - Park Shin Hye, that Kang Min Hyuk caught on.

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However, after this movie, Min Hyuk's acting career fell into a stalemate. For 10 years from 2013 until now, the audience only remembers his supporting role in "The Heirs", because the following works are too faint.

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When Kang Min Hyuk appeared in "Celebrity", many viewers were surprised by his spectacular makeover. No longer a high school boy with a sweet, warm smile, Min Hyuk changed his appearance, becoming a gentleman, charming, true chaebol gentleman.

Kang Min Hyuk's acting is more appreciated than the female lead Park Gyu Young. For many female viewers, CEO Jun Kyung is the "dream man" image.

Famous for the shocking scene of taking off his shoes

Not owning a cult main cast, but "Celebrity" (Vietnamese title: Celebrity) is currently one of the most popular Korean dramas on the online platform.

"Celebrity" explores the hidden corners of the world of celebrities, traffic, especially influential KOLs on social networks... but in a new way of storytelling.

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The female lead Seo Ah Ri (played by Park Gyu Young) opens the film with a shocking livestream to the public.

She was determined to have passed away 3 months ago, but suddenly reappeared, went live to expose the conspiracy of the person who harmed her, and at the same time exposed all the tricks and hidden corners of the celebrity world. .

Seo Ah Ri recounts the journey from a cosmetics salesman who, by grasping the "key" to the success of popular KOLs, quickly became the most influential person on social networks with her talent. about 1.3 million followers.

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On that journey, Seo Ah Ri receives the attention and help of an important person - young director Han Jun Kyung (played by Kang Min Hyuk), a prominent face in the Korean chaebol (super-rich) world. Country.

Although not as much acting land as the female lead, actor Kang Min Hyuk has the most shocking scene in the movie. It was the scene where the maid stooped with every step to take off his shoes.

Many viewers admitted that they decided to watch all 12 episodes of "Celebrity" just because of this scene.

The role of a handsome tycoon has helped Kang Min Hyuk enter the ranks of the most popular male leads in recent Korean dramas.

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In particular, Kang Min Hyuk's tycoon image is completely different from the chaebol characters played by Lee Jun Ho (King The Land), Ahn Hyo Seop (Office dating) or Park Seo Joon (Secretary). What's wrong with Kim) plays the role.

The familiar motif of Korean films where young tycoons appear is to build a handsome image, to be cold, to carry past wounds. In addition, the humorous element is also abused to make the character more attractive, creating laughter for the audience.

But CEO Han Jun Kyung in "Celebrity" is described as a real chaebol.

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He lived richly since he was a child, so he was used to the "utopia" of the upper class, such as letting the maid take off his shoes was considered ridiculous. He did not try to be cold, but himself exuded the calm, luxurious demeanor of a true tycoon.

Han Jun Kyung always appears dashing, drives expensive supercars, attends events, parties. He is aware of his wealth and fame, but "shows off" in moderation.

Besides, Jun Kyung is also a person rich in life skills and smart for his position. In a scene when a staff member in a bar is shocked due to drug use, Jun Kyung quickly takes measures to treat the female lead by surprise.

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Many viewers rated Han Jun Kyung as the most outstanding character in the movie, deserving of a separate movie to exploit this guy.

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