[HanCinema's News] "Family by Choice" Prompts Interest in Bae Hyun-sung's Career to Date

The first confirmed credit for actor Bae Hyun-sung was as an intern in the eighth episode of "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim" back in 2018. But his first real exposure was with "Love Playlist - Season 4" and "Extraordinary You" in 2019, which led to him in turn to "Hospital Playlist" in 2020 and then to "Our Blues" in 2022. Bae Hyun-sung's newer work only enhances interest in the older ones, is how he has cultivated a strong fandom over only a few short years.

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This is true even as Bae Hyun-sung was cast in "Gyeongseong Creature" for a villainous role. He even had a special appearance in "Hellbound - Season 2" as the son of Kim Shin-rok's character, Park Eun-yeol. His filmography is remarkably varied, filled with comedies, humanist dramas, romances, and thrillers. This has made him especially appealing for new fans who want to see him in more dramasbut not necessarily in the same kind of genre.

International interest is what's driving much of Bae Hyun-sung's popularity. "Family by Choice" only had 3.135% ratings in its most recent episode, the twelfth, which aired on November 13th. But it's been far more popular overseas, with strong numbers on Viu in many regions and more significantly, with younger audiences, who tend to be more devoted consumers. So it is that he's currently negotiating for fan meetings in Indonesia and the Phillipines, with more likely to come.

Written by William Schwartz