Actor Choi Woo-sung has achieved another growth through "Running Mate."
The Tving original "Running Mate," which was fully released on the 19th, is a high teen cheerful political drama that has garnered intense viewer interest as it follows the story of Noh Se-hoon (played by Yoon Hyun-soo), who becomes the target of ridicule from the entire school due to an unexpected incident and is nominated as a vice presidential candidate in the student council election while navigating various plots to achieve victory.
Yang Won-dae, played by Choi Woo-sung, is the face of Yeongjin High School, popular with both teachers and students, and is a model student with confidence and composure from head to toe. His hidden ambition and competitive spirit that are revealed during the process of running for student council president left a strong impression on viewers.
Yang Won-dae intensifies the drama's tension by controlling his rival, Noh Se-hoon, and the team of Kwon Sang-hyun, who betrayed him, while ruthlessly pursuing his goal of becoming the school president. In particular, Yang Won-dae showcases genuine emotional expressions that only teenagers can convey, not hiding his feelings but expressing them boldly, adding depth to the home drama.
In this way, Choi Woo-sung filled the story within "Running Mate" not only with the character's visuals and actions but also with his versatile acting. He brought to life the dual characteristics of a character hiding ambition behind a seemingly perfect face, adding power to the dramatic development.
Moreover, as the episodes progressed, he delicately expressed complex emotions such as concealed anger, ambition, and competitiveness, portraying Yang Won-dae with depth. Above all, Choi Woo-sung's smooth performances, which revealed different facets of the character, created subtle tension, enhancing the drama's enjoyment.
Through various works, Choi Woo-sung has deepened his acting and expanded his spectrum as a "growing actor" by perfectly integrating into the characters. Having firmly established himself as a leading actor playing a central role in the drama through "Running Mate," expectations are building for Choi Woo-sung's future endeavors.
Meanwhile, the Tving original "Running Mate," featuring Choi Woo-sung, is available through Tving.
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