Recently, Byeon Woo-seok engaged with his fans on the platform Weverse, providing insights into his current viewing habits. The talented actor revealed that his watchlist features a diverse array of dramas, such as When Life Gives You Tangerines, Friendly Rivalry, Study Group, and Melomovie.
In addition to his drama watching, Byeon Woo-seok attended the VIP premiere of the film Mickey 17, showcasing his involvement in the entertainment industry. He later updated fans by adding Undercover High School and Buried Hearts to his already extensive list, demonstrating a remarkable engagement with current shows.
This broad selection of dramas prompted a wave of humor among fans, many of whom playfully speculated about Byeon Woo-seok’s viewing habits. One fan quipped:
“Is wooseok on a drama marathon or what”
“Is he watching them in highlights or? how can he be free to watch these much dramas? Or he’s not sleeping at night,”read a comment on X.
“idk but it’s so endearing to know that he watches a lot of dramas!! even though actors star in dramas, they don’t usually watch them themselves, so i’m happy he often spends his free time watching dramas. I wouldn’t be surprised if he had a mydramalist account,”posted a netizen.
“He came back just to say he also watching Undercover High School and Buried Hearts. PLEASEE WOOSEOK, I’m so serious; how many dramas is he watching rn? I guess this man never experiences a thing called ‘kdrama slump’ IMAO,”mentioned one fan.
Fans also noted that When Life Gives You Tangerines features several actors with whom Byeon Woo-seok has previously collaborated. Among them is Park Bo-gum, a co-star from Record of Youth (2020), and IU, whom he will star with in the forthcoming drama Wife of a 21st Century Prince set to premiere in 2026.
“BRO AND ME HAVE THE SAME TASTE!!! AAAAAAHHHH WATCHING HIS SOON TO BE PARTNER IN DAEGUN BUIN,”this fan wrote.
“I’m watching this drama because of Park Bogum who was #ByeonWooSeok’s best friend in his drama Memories of Youth, really very cute^ It’s the only one I can watch for now since it’s on Netflix hehe, because the other three currently airing aren’t on Netflix,”shared a netizen.
“Woohoo!!!!! Welcome to Pokksak club Wooseok-ah. Wooseok showing his support to his previous co-star #ParkBogum (Record of Youth) & his future co-star #IU (Daegun Buin),”mentioned an X user.
Expressing his feelings about the shows he’s consuming, Byeon Woo-seok noted that When Life Gives You Tangerines made a significant impact on him.
“”I’m watching When Life Gives You Tangerines~ I don’t usually cry, but episode 1 got me. I really don’t cry easily, but this one made me tear up,”he revealed.
He also found Friendly Rivalry to be an enjoyable experience and praised Study Group as highly entertaining.
“I found my people! I cried watching episode one of When Life Gives You Tangerines. I’m not a person who cries easily; actually, I relate to it a lot. Also, Study Group is top tier! I’m so happy he watched it; I was thinking about watching Friendly Rivalry too. Same braincells,”shared this individual on X.
“I started watching When Life Gives You Tangerines too! It’s good. I totally picture Wooseok crying watching it because it’s family-related. He must’ve been bawling haha,”added another fan.
Upcoming Drama: Byeon Woo-seok and IU in Wife of a 21st Century Prince
Byeon Woo-seok is set to reunite with IU in MBC’s much-anticipated romance drama Wife of a 21st Century Prince. This series presents an alternate reality in a modern-day Republic of Korea characterized by a constitutional monarchy, exploring the complexities of social hierarchies and personal aspirations within the royal family.
In this drama, IU portrays Sung Hee-joo, a young woman from a wealthy conglomerate family, who struggles with societal perceptions that label her as a commoner. Her life intersects with Prince I An, played by Byeon Woo-seok, the second son of the reigning monarch who lacks true authority and wealth. Their intertwining fates lead both characters to challenge societal expectations and their own dreams.
Directed by Park Joon-hwa, who is noted for his previous work on Alchemy of Souls, this drama offers a refreshing lens on modern romance within a royal context. It also marks a reunion for Byeon Woo-seok and IU, who previously collaborated on the drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo in 2016, where Byeon Woo-seok played IU’s unfaithful boyfriend.
In the meantime, Byeon Woo-seok graces the cover of Elle Korea’s March 2025 issue, sharing insights about his role in the upcoming series. Reflecting on the script, he remarked:
“As soon as I read the script, I immediately felt that I wanted to take on this project.”
Byeon Woo-seok’s Current Dramas: A Quick Overview
For those unfamiliar, When Life Gives You Tangerines is a slice-of-life romance drama that features stars such as IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon. This drama is released in four parts, with the first volume premiering on March 7, 2025, and subsequent releases on March 14, 21, and 28, 2025, each containing four episodes.
Melomovie, a romantic comedy series on Netflix, stars Park Bo-young and Choi Woo-shik, highlighting the journeys of youthful dreamers as they navigate love and personal challenges. Released on February 14, 2025, this series adds depth to Byeon Woo-seok’s watchlist.
Study Group is a teen action-comedy drama featuring Hwang Min-hyun and Han Ji-eun among others. Adapted from a popular webtoon, it debuted on TVING on January 23, 2025, and is available for streaming on Viki.
Friendly Rivalry, a mystery thriller starring Lee Hye-ri, dives into the lives of youths entangled in an enigmatic narrative, also sourced from a webtoon. Viewers can stream this series on Viki.
Undercover High School features Seo Kang-joon as an NIS agent posing as a high school student. This ongoing action-comedy is streaming on Viki and Prime Video in select regions.
Finally, Buried Hearts is a revenge-driven narrative featuring Park Hyung-sik and Huh Joon-ho, exploring themes of political intrigue and entwined fates, currently airing and available on Disney+ in select markets.