The popular Singles Inferno 2 guy Kim Ji Young, also known as Dex, is all on his way to entering the Korean Drama industry with his first acting project. Dex is one of the most popular contestants of Singles Inferno who have been receiving the same attention after the show too.
Dex is popular among global audiences, too, because of his unique persona and incredible presence in reality shows. He was a UDT member, and his journey to an actor now deserves attention.
Fans love Dex for his dynamics in all fields, and they are filled with the same enthusiasm and excitement to see the actor Dex, who knows that one day, Dex can appear as one of the male leads in romance K-drama, showing his flirting skills and acting.
Dex’s Character in Upcoming Kdrama
As confirmed by Dex’s agency, he will be participating in the upcoming Kdrama “Tarrot” as one of the main leads. However, Dex is currently busy shooting his first acting gig, ” I Shopping.”
“I Shopping” is a crime action drama that tells the revenge story of an abandoned child named Tae Shik. In the drama, Tae Shik, who was part of being sold to an adoption-seeking family, will investigate and reveal the truth about the adoption broker organization.
Dex will be playing the role of Tae Shik, yes, the main lead role. The drama is based on a webtoon of the same name. Another Kdrama Dex will be part of is a web series on U+Mobile called “Tarot.”
Tarot is a mystery thriller drama that tells the story of seven different individuals who fall under the trap of magical yet suspicious tarot cards. Each episode will feature a different story, and Dex will be playing the lead role in one of those stories.
Even tho Dex will be playing the male lead role for a singular episode, fans are excited to see the actor Dex. Also, acting in a web series is always a first step in the Korean entertainment industry as it gives the artist more exposure.
Fans should not feel disheartened as we will get to see Dex in at least the Kdrama ” I Shopping” as one of the main leads, and the character is also well-suited for Dex.
Netizens Reaction
Netizens are excited and look forward to acting on this popular personality. According to some Netizens, rookie actors take short or singular episode roles as a trial to enter the Kdrama industry. Netizens think it’s a good choice for Dex to start with a web series as a rookie actor, just like most actors do.
However, some fans expressed their sorrow as they expected to see Dex in a 16-episode K-drama. However, he is only appearing in a web series. Also, some netizens are discovering Dex now and are curious to know about his journey to the acting industry.
Whatever the project is, we are excited to see the actor Dex, just like other fans are. We wish him the very best, and we hope he will shine in dramas, too, just like he shone in all of his other shows.
Who is Dex?
Kim Jin Young, also known as DEX, is a South Korean YouTuber. He was a firmer UDT member. Dex appeared in the Netflix popular dating show Singles Inferno Season 2, and from there, his popularity soared all over the internet.
Before appearing in Singles Inferno Season 2, Dex was a popular YouTuber/Streamer and appeared in reality shows as a regular guest, like Love and Joy, Amazing Saturday, Omniscient Interfering View, Running Man, and many more.
With his handsome face and charming personality, Dex was successfully one of the spotlights of Singles Inferno 2. His popularity had no end, even after the show ended. Due to her perfect MC-like structure, Dex got many opportunities to appear in reality shows.
Dex even joined Singles Inferno Season 3 not as a contestant but as a panelist and gave commentaries on the hot couples of this season. He is a versatile person who is currently all set to show his acting side, too, with his acting debut in 2024.
Let’s be ready to see Dex taking up the challenge of being an actor as a main lead in Kdramas now. We wish all the best for the to-be actor.