Park Bo Gum is back in the spotlight! The actor known for his stunning acting is reportedly in talks to star in a new Korean drama titled Night Traveler (literal title). This news is certainly welcomed enthusiastically by fans, especially since this project is written by one of the famous drama writers, Yoon Ji Ryeon.
Yoon Ji Ryeon is no stranger to the Korean drama world. She is known for her iconic works such as Boys Over Flowers, Angel Eyes, and Move to Heaven. With a strong reputation as an emotional and meaningful drama writer, the Night Traveler project immediately caught the attention of many parties, including Park Bo Gum.
Quoting from Soompi on Saturday May 10, 2025, according to a report from SPOTV News on May 9, 2025, Park Bo Gum is considering an offer to star in this drama. THEBLACKLABEL's agency confirmed that the actor did receive the offer and is currently reviewing it.
Although there is no confirmation, this news alone is enough to make fans excited. Park Bo Gum's involvement is certainly an added value for this drama. The actor born in 1993 has a brilliant track record in the acting world. He started his career as a supporting actor in the film Blind in 2011.
Interestingly, Park Bo Gum initially aspired to become a singer and songwriter because his musical talent was already apparent since childhood. But fate had other plans. After turning to acting on someone else's advice, Park Bo Gum began to show his potential. She gained wider attention after appearing in the drama Wonderful Mama in 2013.
A year later, she was involved in the box office film The Admiral: Roaring Currents, which strengthened her existence in the entertainment industry. 2015 was a turning point when he played a young psychopath in the drama Hello Monster. The role received much praise and showed a serious and deep side to his acting.
However, his real popularity came through Reply 1988, where he played the quiet but genius Choi Taek. Playing the role of a sweet and innocent baduk player, Park Bo Gum stole the hearts of audiences across South Korea and Asia. Shortly after, he starred in Love in the Moonlight, a saeguk drama that was also a huge hit.
The song "My Person" that he sang for the drama further strengthened his charm as a multi-talented actor. Not only strong in emotional roles, Park Bo Gum also successfully portrayed a more mature and complex character in the drama Encounter (2018), he acted with Song Hye Kyo. After that, he took a break because he was undergoing military service in the Navy from 2020 to 2022.
After returning from military service, Park Bo Gum immediately stepped on the gas with new projects. In 2024, he appeared in You Have Done Well, and in early 2025, he starred in the Netflix drama When Life Gives You Tangerines with IU. His role as Gwang Sik received much praise for his sincere and emotional character.
Currently, Park Bo Gum is also a host on KBS's music program The Seasons: Cantabile of Park Bo Gum, further showing his musicality and warm personality. Not only that, he is also looking forward to the broadcast of the drama Good Boy on JTBC. If Park Bo Gum accepts this offer, then Night Traveler will be a strong addition to the list of quality dramas that he has starred in.
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