Actor Kim Seon-ho made a strong impression on both Korean and global audiences from his very first appearance in the Netflix series "When Life Gives You Tangerines", significantly enhancing the show's appeal and immersion for viewers. Kim Seon-ho made a special appearance as Park Chung-seob, IU’s love interest. From his initial rugged, bearded look to his sharp suit attire, he captivated attention with his striking visual changes. He skillfully portrayed the depth of the character Park Chung-seob, balancing delicate emotional acting with delightful comedic moments.

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Kim Seon-ho’s role as "son-in-law Park Chung-seob" was a pivotal character in the life story of the main characters Ae-sun and Gwan-sik. He caught viewers' attention with his portrayal of a dependable, kind, and devoted husband, falling in love with the daughter of Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, Geum-myeong (played by IU), a character that became an emotional anchor for the drama. His role as a solid support system for Geum-myeong, helping her live life with strength, was endearing to the audience.

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Though "When Life Gives You Tangerines" has ended on March 28th, Kim Seon-ho’s love stories continue. He will soon return with the 12-episode Netflix series “Can This Love Be Translated?” (written by Hong Jung-eun, Hong Mi-ran, directed by Yoo Young-eun), set to be released in the latter half of this year. This romance drama tells the story of a translator, Ju Ho-jin, who is assigned to translate for top star Cha Mu-hui (played by Go Youn-jung). Kim Seon-ho will portray Ju Ho-jin, a multi-lingual translator fluent in English, Japanese, and Italian. As he accompanies the beloved star Cha Mu-hui, he gradually falls in love with her.

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"Can This Love Be Translated?" will feature Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung as the lead actors, with Lee Yi-dam, Choi Woo-sung, and Japanese actor Fukushi Sota as the supporting cast. Fukushi Sota is known for his roles in “Bleach” and “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday” (films that have gained attention from domestic fans), will add depth to the story.

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Kim Seon-ho is also set to reunite with Suzy after five years in "Delusional" (expected to be released in 2026). This film, directed by Han Jae-rim (known for his work on “The King”, “The Face Reader”, and “Emergency Declaration”), will bring a deadly love story to the screen. Han Jae-rim, who previously directed the Netflix series “The 8 Show”, will return to the drama genre with this new project.

"Delusional" is based on the webtoon of the same name, serialized by Hong Jak-ga from 2019 to 2020. Set against the backdrop of the Japanese occupation and earlier eras, the fantasy drama centers around a vampire woman and an unknown artist. Kim Seon-ho will portray the unknown artist, Yoon I-ho, while Suzy will play the mysterious woman, Song Jeong-hwa.

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The reunion of Kim Seon-ho and Suzy in "Delusional" is highly anticipated by fans, as this is not their first time working together. The two first met on the 2020 tvN drama “Start-Up”, and now, in "Delusional", they will fall into an uncontrollable love story. Filming is scheduled to begin in the first half of the year, meaning Kim Seon-ho will have to quickly move on from "When Life Gives You Tangerines" to his new challenges without pause. We can’t wait to watch Kim Seon-ho’s new roles because we are sure they are perfect!