Song Geon-hee, known for his role in the hit series Lovely Runner, recently delighted his fans with a brief yet impactful cameo in Netflix’s new thriller drama Karma. The six-episode series debuted on April 4 and features a stellar cast that includes Park Hae-soo, Shin Min-a, Lee Hee-joon, Kim Sung-kyun, Lee Kwang-soo, and Gong Seung-yeon.
In Karma, Song portrays a younger version of Kim Beom-jun, a character central to the gripping storyline that explores a ‘cursed’ bond shared by six individuals. Fans expressed their excitement on social media, particularly appreciating Geon-hee’s return to the screen after a significant hiatus. One enthusiastic viewer on X remarked:
“appeared for 30 seconds and stole everyone’s heart”
Even though his appearance was brief, fans were overjoyed. With Geon-hee’s last project being a while back, many are now anticipating his presence in future leading roles.
“geonhee baee we need ur casting newwws,”a user wrote.
“SONG GEONHEEEEEE CASTING NEWS WHENNNN,”a fan wrote.
“my guy appeared less than 2 minutes literally just him cursing drinking smoking smirking and HE still managed to looks hot on top of that,”another fan wrote.
His undercover cameo was a pleasant surprise, showcasing a ‘bad boy’ persona that fans loved. Here are some of their amusing reactions:
“geonhee appeared as cameo in karma and literally NOBODY knew about this JWHFKSJD,”a fan wrote.
“geonhee in karma OMG,”another fan wrote.
“i started barking when he came onscreen,”a user wrote.
Understanding the Rise of Song Geon-hee
Song Geon-hee gained significant acclaim for his role as Kim Tae-sung in Lovely Runner, where he portrayed a complex secondary lead with a typical tsundere personality. His on-screen chemistry with the main character, Sun-jae (played by Byeon Woo-seok), provided a mix of humor and relatability that resonated with audiences.
Prior to this success, Geon-hee became well-known for his performance as Park Young-jae in the critically acclaimed series SKY Castle. Since then, he has showcased his talent in various guest and supporting roles in well-received dramas such as The Fiery Prince, The Tale of Nokdu, Missing: The Other Side, and Snowdrop. Notably, in 2022, he landed a lead role opposite Park Se-wan in the drama Alice, The Final Weapon.
Recently, Geon-hee’s stylish pictorials in Esquire Korea have also gone viral, re-engaging fans who eagerly await his return to television in a significant role. The collective sentiment among his supporters is one of anticipation and hope for his upcoming projects.