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If you are a Kpopmap reader, you would've noticed an ongoing weekly series called "Girl Crush" that explores women in the Korean industry that many admire and have a crush on.
Welcome to the forty-first article of our weekly series "Boy Crush"! This series will appreciate the men in K-Pop and K-Dramas that we have a crush on based on anything from their style, talent, personality, overall vibe, etc. We will learn more about the most crushable boys in the Korean industry and their incredible achievements.
Check out the previous articles featuring the boy crushes that have already been covered here!
Readers voted for Seo InGuk in our weekly poll to be featured this week.
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Back to this week's feature!
Let's get to know our crush, Seo InGuk!
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Seo InGuk is a household name in all K-Drama-watching households. attached to one of the most talented and diverse Korean actors. He is one of the award-winning actors who fans are filled with admiration for when he is on the screen, on stage, and just generally due to his offscreen personality.
If you're new to Seo InGuk, here is some basic information about him. Seo InGuk was born on October 23, 1987, and had humble beginnings when growing up. His mother collected recycling and his father was a welder. He has become quite successful over the years and fans often admire his tenacity and work ethic for this fact.
Even his road to fame was not easy. However, he stood his ground against the naysayers and obstacles, climbing to the top one step at a time.
Let's get more into his actual talents.
Firstly, new K-Drama fans may not be aware of his musical background.
Seo InGuk studied music and is actually a singer and actor. He is renowned for the comforting quality of his vocals which fascinates many.
His voice has a soft air to it that is the kind of beautiful to accent any song that he sings. He is particularly suited to slow ballads and R&B-type songs.
Check out his most recent music release with the digital single 'Fallen' here.
You might be wondering how he got into singing though.
He was the first winner of the Korean talent show series "Superstar K" in 2009, proving his star quality. During the show, he showed a lot of progress not only as an artist but in personal regard, as well. This earned him steady growth in popularity, as fans slowly but surely fell for his charm. Some people describe his progression in the show as that of an athlete who strengthens their resolve during halftime and thus excels in the second half of the game.
It was during this time that his visuals started grabbing attention and people wondered if he would be interested in acting.
He started his official singing career in the same year, under Jellyfish Entertainment. Seo InGuk had a local chart-topping debut, making a bold impression right off the bat.
It was later in 2012 when actor Seo InGuk was born and debuted. He made his acting debut in the drama "Love Rain", impressing many with his solid acting that showed his massive potential as an actor. Little did people know at the time that his potential would lead to him becoming one of the biggest names among Hallyu actors in the future.
Let's take a look at some of his most notable roles.
"Reply 1997" (2012) was the drama that launched Seo InGuk even further into stardom. Fans particularly enjoyed his hilarious and romantic persona in the drama.
His role as Kang JiSung/Louis in "Shopping King Louie" (2016) showed his silly side which made fans fall for him even more. This role proved his ability to interpret and reinvent an already-written character into an even more perfect portrayal.
He played Kim MooYoung in "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" (2018). When asking a Seo InGuk fan which of his drama roles is their favorite, this role almost always comes up in their top 3. Through this drama, he got to show a deeper side to himself that left fans pondering a lot.
His role as Kim SaRam/Myul Mang in "Doom at Your Service" (2021) was dynamic and displayed his knack for acting out a span of emotions, especially the conflict between those emotions.
His role as Nam HanJun in "Café Minamdang" (2022) was on the quirkier side and Seo InGuk himself has said that it was rather challenging. If his versatility as an actor was ever in doubt (which it should never be), this drama definitely proved that he is an actor who can pull off any character effortlessly.
These are only a few of the many works in his filmography. Make sure to check them all out!
Seo InGuk's acting can be characterized by his wide spectrum of acting roles, his distinct body language, and the way that he utilizes microexpressions.
He is not scared to take on a challenge and experiment by taking on difficult roles, proving just how much he values the art of acting. You can especially see this in the Korean film roles that he takes on, showing yet another side to his acting portfolio.
For example, his most recent film role in "Project Wolf Hunting" is the polar opposite of his K-Drama roles.
Being both musically gifted and one of the biggest actors in the industry, Seo InGuk is often asked which art form he prefers. He often replies that he can't give up either of the two and we completely agree. Whether he is singer Seo InGuk or actor Seo InGuk, we love all of his work.
He also boasts quite a relatable personality. Despite his success, Seo InGuk remains down-to-earth and grateful for every opportunity. Even trivial things such as the fact that he eats fried chicken to relieve stress are relatable to all of his fans.
We can't end this article without giving a shoutout to Seo InGuk's handsome visuals. He is known for his gentle aura accented by sharp features that give him a simultaneously rugged and puppy-like appeal.
In fact, he has a fox-type face and one of his most charming points is his eye smile. His other charming facial features include his mole just underneath his eye and his dimples. Most fans find his mole to be a super attractive feature but Seo InGuk once said that he thinks his dimples are more attractive. He thinks that they are like hidden gems that appear when he smiles and unexpectedly add to his charm.
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His charming face is not the end of his appeal, though. Seo InGuk has an impressive physique, accented by shoulders so broad that his high school nickname was 'shoulder monster'. He has well-defined muscles that trend in search engines every time they make an appearance in K-Dramas. Matched with his tall height, anyone who looks in Seo InGuk's direction doesn't stand a chance of not falling for him.
Seo InGuk is the full package and is destined to reach legend status in his career. We can't wait to see it!
What do you think? Do you have a crush on Seo InGuk?
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