ATEEZ's Yunho is embarking on an active acting career.
On the 8th, the short drama 'Electronic Brain Director Jeong' starring Yunho will be unveiled, followed by the music snack movie 'Back! Stage' on the 18th.
The 'Electronic Brain Director Jeong,' which will be released on the short drama platform 'Kanta' operated by the content corporation Ridii in Japan, features a perpetual director Jeong Mansik, who was bullied at work and at home, and his sole junior Kim Minhyuk, who follows him, as they navigate work and family problems and even crime, transforming into a lifestyle superhero.
Yunho plays the role of Kim Minhyuk, the sole junior who genuinely follows Director Jeong (played by Jeong Junha), in 'Electronic Brain Director Jeong.' Minhyuk, who sticks close to Jeong, is a cute junior whom one cannot dislike, even when he creates trouble while trying to help. Expectations are high for the chemistry that Yunho will showcase with Jeong Junha.
Yunho's upcoming screen challenge, 'Back! Stage,' which will be released on the 18th, tells the story of vocalist Gi-seok, who receives a sudden stage offer from a band that expelled him two years ago, as he heads to the backstage. The work delicately captures the power of stages and music, uniting once again under the keywords of music, youth, and growth. Yunho is expected to deliver a passionate performance as the protagonist Gi-seok.
In particular, last month's preview released for 'Back! Stage' featured intense conflict scenes between Gi-seok and Yoo-won (played by Lee Chan-woo), who was not expecting his appearance. As past wounds and complicated emotions intertwine and tensions escalate, it leads to a physical fight. This heightened tension has drawn heated attention from both ATEEZ fans and film enthusiasts.
Yunho made his official acting debut through the 2021 KBS2 drama 'Imitation,' receiving praise from global viewers for his perfectly assimilated portrayal of Yu-jin, an idol who hides determination and tenacity behind a gentle appearance. In addition, he has impressed as a representative 'all-rounder artist' in the music industry by actively participating in various fields, such as being a special MC for music programs and working on drama OSTs.
Based on the acting skills he has honed over a long time, Yunho is expected to perfectly embody two completely different characters in the upcoming 'Electronic Brain Director Jeong' and 'Back! Stage,' showcasing his broad acting spectrum. He aims to demonstrate his evolving capabilities as he transcends being a representative figure in K-pop to become an actor, showcasing his worth as a 'versatile entertainer.'
The short drama 'Electronic Brain Director Jeong,' starring Yunho, will be released on the 8th, while Yunho's first screen challenge, 'Back! Stage,' will have its exclusive release in theaters nationwide on the 18th.
Meanwhile, ATEEZ, which Yunho is part of, successfully completed its 2025 World Tour 'In Your Fantasy' shows in North American cities including Atlanta, New York, Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando, Chicago, Tacoma, and San Jose. They will subsequently tour 12 cities in North America, including Los Angeles, Glendale, Arlington, and Mexico City, before heading to Japan for dazzling performances in Saitama, Nagoya, and Kobe.
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