'The Guy is a Black Dragon' is experiencing a remarkable rise in viewership ratings, breaking records daily, while Choi Hyun-wook is inducing admiration from viewers with moments that toggle between cuteness and the allure of a mature man.
The tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Guy is a Black Dragon' (directed by Lee Soo-hyun, written by Kim Soo-yeon, produced by Studio N, planned by Studio Dragon) depicts the office romance of 'Deputy Minister killer' team leader Baek Soo-jung, who suffers from a first love that has turned into a dark history, and 'chaebol third generation' Deputy Minister Ban Joo-yeon, who conceals his heart's inner fanboy, the Black Dragon. It tells the story of two individuals who, having met in an online game during childhood and remained linked by a disastrous fate, reunite in the workplace, leading to a sweet first love reunion.
'The Guy is a Black Dragon' has dyed the living room drama pink with the romantic chemistry between Moon Ga-young (as Baek Soo-jung) and Choi Hyun-wook (as Ban Joo-yeon), surpassing a viewership of 5%, showing steep growth, and rising to be the representative romantic comedy of tvN. (according to Nielsen Korea) Additionally, it has climbed to first place in 136 countries abroad on the global OTT Rakuten Viki in the first week of its airing, captivating international fans and receiving favorable reviews.
In particular, Choi Hyun-wook oscillates between the 'aggressive younger man' who directly pursues the person he likes and the 'adorable younger man' who exudes his inner fanboy, significantly cultivating 'Dragon' fans.
Although he pretends to enjoy drinking a triple shot espresso in front of others, he reveals a charming 'baby dragon' moment, sweetly sipping chocolate milk only in front of Soo-jung, showcasing his irresistible charm.
Following the cute baby dragon, the hot reactions from viewers are led by 'powerful dragon' moments where he flamboyantly flirts. Ban Joo-yeon's assertive kiss with the direct line, 'Do I still not look like a man?' was enough to create a storm of excitement among viewers.
Additionally, there were moments of 'reverse dragon' showcasing manly charm while backing off and moments of 'self-awareness dragon' dashing to the changing room, causing Ban Joo-yeon's diverse appeal to explode, stirring hearts. Thus, Choi Hyun-wook is perfectly displaying the unique charms of Ban Joo-yeon, a male lead character unlike any seen before, and the anticipation for the upgraded straightforward charm from Choi Hyun-wook is soaring.
The tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Guy is a Black Dragon' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 p.m.
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