The trending actor Kim Jae-won becomes "Kim Goeun's man" in "Yumi's Cells 3."
On the 19th, OSEN exclusively reported that Kim Jae-won would star in the Tving original series "Yumi's Cells Season 3" (written by Song Jae-jung and Kim Kyung-ran, directed by Lee Sang-yeob).
According to OSEN's coverage, Kim Jae-won will play the role of the male lead, Shin Soon-rok, in "Yumi's Cells Season 3." As the final installment and the last boyfriend of Yumi (Kim Goeun) as described from the original work, there was significant anticipation among fans regarding who would play "Soon-rok." Following Ahn Bo-hyun as Gu Woong in Season 1 and Park Jin-young as Bobby in Season 2, Kim Jae-won has become the final "Kim Goeun's man" in "Yumi's Cells."
Kim Jae-won debuted as a model in 2018 and transitioned to acting in 2021. He has particularly gained fame as a rising star by appearing in numerous popular dramas, such as "Our Blues," "King the Land," "The Tale of Lady Ok," and "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call." In addition, he has made a name for himself in works like "The World Without You" and "Hierarchy."
In particular, he also appeared in Kim Goeun's other work, "Eunjung and Sangyeon." Through "Yumi's Cells Season 3," he will collaborate with Kim Goeun for the second time in the same project. Furthermore, he is demonstrating a strong work ethic, having confirmed his participation in the upcoming Netflix series "Lady Dua." Attention is focused on what Kim Jae-won will showcase in "Yumi's Cells Season 3."
"Yumi's Cells" is a Tving original series adapted from the popular webtoon of the same name. It expresses human emotions in a cute and witty manner through the various cells that make up the protagonist Yumi's world, garnering widespread love from both fans of the original and female viewers.
Returning after three years, "Yumi's Cells Season 3" is expected to depict the story of Yumi, who has become a star writer, and the cells that still only know Yumi as they grow and fall in love once again.
Amid this, Kim Jae-won stated through the "Yumi's Cells Season 3" team, "It is a fresh feeling to join a work that is loved by many as a great opportunity. I will do my best to create a wonderful Soon-rok with all my strength. I would be grateful for your love and support."
"Yumi's Cells Season 3" is set to premiere on Tving in the first half of 2026.
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