Heo Namjun: Post-Brave New World Story

Actor Heo Nam-jun will appear on the tvN entertainment program 'You Quiz on the Block' to share various stories, including behind-the-scenes details from the drama 'Wonderful New World' and how he became an actor. 'You Quiz' is a talk show where MC Yoo Jae-suk engages in conversations with guests and poses quizzes, and it has been a long-running program for about seven years.

Through his appearance on 'You Quiz,' Heo Nam-jun is realizing his popularity. He will reveal the reason he kept his casting a secret from his twin brother and acquaintances, drawing laughter. He rose to fame as a romantic comedy master for his role as Cha Se-gye in the drama 'Wonderful New World.' He will share stories about his perfect chemistry with his co-star Lim Ji-yeon, memorable lines that sparked excitement such as "Let's get butterflies together" and "You're pretty. You pass," behind-the-scenes anecdotes of scenes created by his ad-libs, and the hidden stories behind the shirtless scenes that appear in his works.

Furthermore, Heo Nam-jun will honestly share past stories that have never been heard before, from the moment he dreamed of becoming an actor while doing dictation to his episodes about building his physique during his school days, the truth behind a viral comment left by a college friend, and the unexpected behind-the-scenes stories from when he was preparing for practical music admissions. He will also reveal his sincere charm as a person by sharing his experiences with various part-time jobs, from a department store shoe store to an apartment construction site, childhood memories of helping with farm work, and his affectionate feelings for his fraternal twin brother and family.

Heo Nam-jun, who played the role of Cha Se-gye in the drama 'Wonderful New World,' emerged as a romantic comedy master and ranked first in actor brand reputation for June. He cited his appearance on 'You Quiz' as a moment when he truly felt his popularity and revealed why he kept his casting a secret from his twin brother and acquaintances. He also spoke about his chemistry with co-star Lim Ji-yeon, saying, "I benefited a lot thanks to her," and shared behind-the-scenes stories of their perfect chemistry.

The drama 'Wonderful New World' became a top-grossing hit of the first half of the year, ranking first in Netflix's non-English TV shows category in its premiere week and maintaining a spot in the top 10 for six consecutive weeks. Heo Nam-jun played the role of Cha Se-gye, a prickly third-generation chaebol, earning him the nickname "the ultimate man among men" from viewers. Regarding the character Cha Se-gye, he explained, "He's not inherently a bad person, but he wears armor to survive and has a deficiency from not receiving enough love in his childhood," and analyzed why the character Shin Se-ri was so appealing to Cha Se-gye.