Yoon Shi-yoon takes the spotlight in his first musical, Those Days

Musical Debut After 17 Years

Actor Yoon Shi-yoon (39) is set to make his musical debut after 17 years. On July 25, he shared a photo on SNS with the caption 'Woo-young's Practice Diary,' showing him standing at the center of a stage with empty seats in the background. Dressed in a black short-sleeved shirt and pants, he stands under the spotlight with his hands clasped, appearing to check his movements. The seats in the photo are red, and his silhouette under the lighting captures a moment of deep focus during practice.

Yoon Shi-yoon is preparing for his debut in the musical 'Those Days,' which is set in the Blue House security office and returns for a new season after three years. The performance will run from June 9 to August 23 at the D-Cube Link Art Center. He has been diligently practicing for his first musical role, though specific details about the character he will portray in 'Those Days' have not yet been released.

Active Across Drama, Film, and Variety

Yoon Shi-yoon first gained public recognition in 2009 with his debut in MBC's sitcom 'High Kick Through the Roof!' as Jung Jun-hyuk. He later starred as Kim Tak-gu in KBS 2TV's drama 'Bread, Love and Dreams,' leading the show to nearly 50% viewership and earning the Rookie Award and Excellence in Acting Award, solidifying his status as a K-wave star. In historical dramas, he portrayed Lee Hui, the Crown Prince, in TV Chosun's 'Grand Prince,' skillfully portraying the conflict between politics and love. In SBS's 'Your Honor,' he played both Han Su-ho and Han Kang-ho in a dual role, winning the SBS Acting Awards for Excellence in a Drama Series. In 'It's Beautiful Now,' he played Lee Hyun-jae, earning the Best Couple Award and Excellence in Acting Award in the Long-Form Drama category at the KBS Drama Awards.

Diverse Activities in Music and Variety

In film, he portrayed Kim Dae-geon in the 2022 release 'The Birth of a Body God,' depicting the life of Korea's first Catholic priest, and took on the role of Kim Chang-su in 'When Our Love Blooms,' challenging the romantic genre. In music, he released digital singles 'You Resemble Spring,' 'I'll Tell You,' and 'Gliding' consecutively in 2018. In variety, he challenged himself with KBS's '1 Night 2 Days Season 3,' winning the Rookie Award in the Variety Category at the 2016 KBS Entertainment Awards and the Best Entertainer Award in 2018. Recently, he has appeared on various programs, including SBS's 'My Little Old Boy,' sharing his daily life and thoughts.

New Agency and Next Project

Yoon Shi-yoon recently signed an exclusive contract with R&C Entertainment and is currently reviewing scripts for his next project. His recent activities include a special appearance as Cha Byung-jin in SBS's 'Taxi Driver 3,' where he won the New Star Award, and starring as Kim Dae-geon in tvN's 'Youth Kim Dae-geon,' leading a three-part drama series. He has been previewing a new image through updated profile photos and consistent self-care.