The actors play romantic rivals on Netflix’s latest K-drama
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha stars the queen of rom-com, Shin Min-a as Yoon Hye-jin, a feisty and independent young woman who moves out of the big city to open her own dental practice. We follow her character as she arrives in the idyllic seaside village of Gongjin and gets to know the tight-knit community that lives there, including Hong Du-sik, the town’s problem-solver and handyman.
Since the debut of the show on August 27, many have expressed their delight at the two character’s chemistry and potential love connection. They even refer to the duo as the Sikhye Couple, a combination of their names that is also the name of a traditional Korean rice punch, coincidentally matching the wholesome and heartwarming mood of this drama.
Fans of Kim Seon-ho, who plays Du-sik, are especially excited about Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha as it may finally be his opportunity to break free from ‘second lead syndrome’. Over the years, he has gained a reputation for playing characters who are unlucky in love, which was only solidified by his most recent role in Start-Up as the cold businessman with a heart of gold opposite Bae Suzy and Nam Joo-hyuk.
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However, a Korean drama is never complete without a love triangle and Du-sik will soon find competition in another new arrival to Gongjin: Ji Sung-Hyun. Not much is known about his character, played by Lee Sang-yi, except that he is an easygoing producer-director visiting the town to film a variety show, but we will be finding out more in the upcoming episodes this weekend.
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In an exclusive interview with Tatler, Kim Seon-ho and Lee Sang-yi share their thoughts on their characters and the filming process of this heart-fluttering new Netflix drama.
