During the press conference for SBS's new drama 'Spring of Youth' (written by Kim Min-chul, directed by Kim Sung-yong) held on the afternoon of the 28th at the SBS building in Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Lee Seung-hyub addressed the comparisons to last year's hit drama 'Lovely Runner', stating, "Such expectations and reactions are thanks to the love many have shown for the work, so I consider it an honor to be mentioned alongside it."
'Spring of Youth' is a youth music romance drama where the star of the top K-pop band, Sagye (played by Ha Yu-jun), gets kicked out of the team and, through a series of events, starts college life where he fatefully meets Kim Bom (played by Park Ji-hu) and makes a splendid comeback. Lee Seung-hyub plays the role of Seo Tae-yang, a medical student at Hanju University and the strongest guitarist of the Hanju University band, who becomes the band leader in his first year solely based on his skills, forming a love triangle with Ha Yu-jun and Park Ji-hu.
Lee Seung-hyub, who is the actual leader of the band N.Flying, received a lot of love last year for his role as Eclipse member Baek In-hyuk in 'Lovely Runner'. 'Spring of Youth', like 'Lovely Runner', is a youth music romance drama, and Lee Seung-hyub once again takes on the role of a band member in this work.
Lee Seung-hyub mentioned, "'Spring of Youth' resonated with me more in terms of the message and relatable content the drama conveys. I felt that my character and many aspects were different from the previous work," highlighting the differences between the two dramas. He added, "We worked hard with a wonderful director and actors," expressing his anticipation for the drama.
Seo Hye-won, who plays the role of Kim Bom's cousin and Sagye's die-hard fan Baek Kyu-ri in 'Spring of Youth', also hails from 'Lovely Runner'. Seo Hye-won shared, "I'm grateful for our project being mentioned alongside 'Lovely Runner.' It's an honor to be compared to such a work."
She continued, "Kyu-ri in 'Spring of Youth' felt different from Hyun-ju (her character in 'Lovely Runner'). I was drawn to the role because I could be part of the 'Two Sagye' band and bring out chemistry. The character's whimsical actions yet endearing nature made me eager to take on the role," expressing her affection for her character.
Park Ji-hu, who plays the female lead Kim Bom in 'Spring of Youth', said, "As a youth music romance drama, 'Spring of Youth' offers a unique experience in both visuals and sounds. I hope our drama receives as much love as 'Lovely Runner', buoyed by the positive energy from Seung-hyup and Hye-won."
Meanwhile, 'Spring of Youth' is directed by Kim Sung-yong, known for his stylish direction in 'The Veil' and 'My Dearest', and produced by FNC, the powerhouse behind bands, with SBS handling the broadcast. It's anticipated to follow in the footsteps of the 2009 sensation 'You're Beautiful' as a youth music romance drama. The first and second episodes are specially scheduled for May 6th (Tuesday) and May 7th (Wednesday), with the show airing every Wednesday at 10:40 PM.
[Photo= Baik Seung-Chul]
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)