New Name’s Kim Tae-young Steps Up to the Plate for K-Drama Debut in ‘Brilliant Season’ 🌟🎬
In the fiercely competitive world of K-drama, a fresh face can ignite a new wave of excitement, and Hello Korea is thrilled to report on just such a moment: the highly anticipated drama debut of actor Kim Tae-young from the rising group New Name. Poised to make his mark, Kim Tae-young is set to star in MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama, ‘Brilliant Season,’ which is scheduled to premiere on February 20 at 9:50 PM KST.
This highly anticipated series promises a captivating “brilliant” romance. It tells the story of Chan (played by Chae Jong-hyeop), a man who lives each day like an exhilarating summer vacation, and Ran (played by Lee Sung-kyung), a woman who has metaphorically locked herself in winter. Their destined encounter is set to awaken frozen time, delicately portraying how these two individuals from different “seasons” slowly share warmth and transform each other.
In ‘Brilliant Season,’ Kim Tae-young takes on the role of Cha Yu-gyeom, a high school baseball pitcher. Yu-gyeom is depicted as the ultimate “refreshing boy,” radiating positive energy and embodying the epitome of a well-raised young man, both physically and mentally strong. He’s the top pitcher in high school baseball nationwide, on the cusp of signing a lucrative deal to enter Major League Baseball. His character is also the boyfriend of Ha-dam (played by Oh Ye-ju), the youngest granddaughter of Na-na (played by Lee Mi-sook). Expectations are high for the wholesome romance between the multi-talented high school student Ha-dam and Yu-gyeom, whose world revolves around baseball and Ha-dam.
Kim Tae-young is a member of the four-person actor group New Name, which also includes Kim Jun, Woo Hyun-jun, and Won Kyu-bin. Even before their official debut, New Name garnered significant attention, gracing the pages of fashion magazines like Dazed. Their global presence was further solidified by an official invitation from international fashion brands to attend 2025 S/S Paris Fashion Week, marking an unprecedented trajectory for a pre-debut group and drawing international eyes.
Interestingly, Kim Tae-young is not the first member of New Name to make his acting foray. Fellow member Won Kyu-bin debuted in ‘Cheongdam International High School 2’ and later appeared in tvN’s ‘Tomorrow, We Go To Work!’, followed by Woo Hyun-jun‘s debut in KBS2’s ‘Last Summer.’ As Kim Tae-young becomes the third member to step into the acting spotlight, anticipation builds for his performance and the fresh approach of New Name as they balance individual acting careers with group activities.
As a drama analyst, the consistent debut trajectory of the New Name members is truly remarkable, suggesting a well-strategized entry into the entertainment industry. Kim Tae-young’s role as a promising athlete in ‘Brilliant Season’ could be the perfect launchpad to showcase both his visual appeal and acting potential.
With Kim Tae-young poised to capture hearts, we eagerly await the premiere of ‘Brilliant Season’ and the continued rise of New Name in the K-entertainment landscape.
Editor: Hannah Choi 🎬
