Actor Lee Shin-young is challenging himself in the romance fantasy historical drama 'The Moon Rises in the River' (written by Jo Seung-hee, directed by Lee Dong-hyun, planned by Kwon Seong-chang, produced by High-Joeum Studio) and aims for another transformation in his acting.
In the drama, Lee Shin-young plays the role of Lee Woon, the ill-fated prince who was deposed despite being born as the king's legitimate son, and faces a fateful love. This work, which deals with a 'role reversal romance' between a crown prince who has lost his laughter and a woman's soul who has lost her memory, is a highly anticipated project that MBC is pouring efforts into to continue the 'historical drama undefeated' myth that has been sustained by titles such as 'Yi San', 'Moon Embracing the Sun', 'Red Sleeve', as well as the recent 'Contract Marriage of noblewoman Bak' and 'Flower Blooming at Night'. Lee Shin-young is generating interest among viewers along with actors Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong, promising a fresh synergy among youth actors.
Above all, Lee Shin-young's recent activities prove the wide spectrum of his talents that span dramas and movies. He has received love from viewers for stable acting in various genres, starting with tvN's 'Crash Landing on You', through 'Day and Night', Disney+'s 'Police Class with You and Me', and SBS's 'Romantic Doctor Kim Sabu 3'. He solidified his position as a next-generation leading actor by winning the Rookie Actor Award at the 2023 SBS Acting Awards.
In particular, with the upcoming release of his leading role in the movie 'Full Speed Ahead' (directed by Lee Seung-hoon, produced by Heyday Production Co., Ltd.), he showcased another possibility. In this running drama genre, Lee Shin-young plays the role of 'Kang Seung-yeol', a youth from a soccer club, vividly portraying a character who seeks the joy of running itself rather than records or exams. His pure enthusiasm in a race against a fallen former sprinter resonated deeply with the audience. The production company praised him, saying, 'Lee Shin-young is an actor who can capture both the energy and emotional lines of youth.'
Continuing his relentless activities between movies and dramas, he has landed a leading role in director Park Hun-jung's global action project 'Sad Tropics'. Lee Shin-young takes on the role of 'Lu', a member of a killer organization in a tropical rainforest, indicating a gravitas in his acting that transcends his youthful image.
With the drama 'The Moon Rises in the River', the movie 'Full Speed Ahead', and his upcoming project 'Sad Tropics', Lee Shin-young is expanding his filmography through limitless challenges and is expected to take over both the home theater and the big screen in 2025.
Meanwhile, MBC's 'The Moon Rises in the River' will premiere on Oct. 31 (Friday) at 9:50 p.m.
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