Minho of K-pop band SHINee will make his acting debut in Netflix’s upcoming K-drama series, The Fabulous.  

In a statement on The Fact, Netflix revealed that the series will provide a “hyper-realistic” account of people in their 30s. More specifically, it follows a group of four young people as they navigate romance, personal lives, and work in Seoul’s fast-changing fashion industry. 

Alongside South Korean actor Chae Soo-bin (Love in the Moonlight), Minho will play the leading role of Ji Woo-min – a freelance photo editor well-known for his fashion and good looks, but lacking passion at work. Throughout the show, his character will follow a romantic plotline with Soo-bin’s character, Pyo Ji-eun (a luxury PR manager).

Reportedly, the show will be produced by Gil Pictures, which created K-drama hits One The Women and Stove League. While a premiere date has not yet been revealed, the show will reportedly arrive sometime in 2022.  

Speaking in an emotional livestream last April, SHINee’s Taemin revealed that he was enlisting in South Korea’s military, pausing his work in the group. Bandmates Onew, Key, and Minho previously enlisted in the army in 2018, as all able-bodied males are required to fulfil military service from the age of 18 in South Korea.

However, this has not slowed down the K-pop stalwarts. In July, the group released a vibrant mini-album – Superstar – and in October, group-member Key dropped an introspective solo album – Bad Love.

We spoke to Key about his new record, sci-fi, military service, and Bowie last month. Read the full interview here.