Actor Rowoon, formerly a member of SF9, recently opened up about his decision to leave the group and pursue a career in acting. In a video uploaded on the YouTube channel ‘Cho Hyun-ah’s Thursday Night’ on the 25th, Rowoon shared his honest feelings.
Titled ‘I should have born as Kim Seok-ul, the quality of a romantic comedy male lead, the quality of a noble master, and the quality of my husband’, the video focused on Rowoon’s journey.
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Having debuted with SF9 in 2015, Rowoon made the bold move to leave the group last year to pursue acting. Reflecting on his decision, he expressed confidence but acknowledged the risks involved. He thought about it for a long time, but he felt that life is short, and so he knew he had to take control and work harder to prove himself.
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Rowoon highlighted his passion for acting, particularly citing his fondness for his first lead role in ‘Extraordinary Discovery’. He reminisced about the camaraderie among the cast, including fellow newcomers Kim Hye-yoon, Lee Jae-wook, Kim Young-dae, and Jeong Geon-ju. They worked hard together, as he recalled and they also read scripts in cafes and bonded over post-work beers.
For Rowoon, the comfort and rapport with his colleagues are crucial. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a mindset where work feels less daunting when everyone is at ease. It’s a mentality he strives to preserve throughout his career.