Kang You Seok began to attract attention when he took on the role of Eun Myeong - Geum Myeong's younger brother (played by IU) in Netflix's hit original drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines".
The actor was praised for playing Yang Eun Myeong, a young, agricultural younger brother, but gradually matured and showed the same resilience as his father, becoming the true pillar of the family.
After Netflix's work, Kang You Seok continued to appear on the small screen with the main role in tvN's medical-themed drama "Resident Playbook".
Kang You Seok plays Uhm Jae Il, an obstetrician and gynecologist who was a member of the idol group anonymous. Over-reliance on others can make Jae Il be judged by others as "lacking self-awareness".
But on the other hand, he is the most thoughtful person when taking care of patients. Jae Il shows dedication and a sense of responsibility in moments of being ready to preach to colleagues, because they lack concern for others.
Sports Seoul newspaper said that this role is completely suitable for Kang You Seok, a character with a " dog-like" appearance, longing for love and affection from everyone.
Uhm Jae Il always shows himself to be a person who is doing his job at his best, but what he really wants is attention and recognition. Expressing the desire for attention from characters like this may make viewers tired, but Kang Yoo Seok has turned it into a lovely personality with strange appeal through his acting.
In the film, Uhm Jae Il is an important factor in helping young residents bond. He suggested taking a jump shot photo with his colleagues to enhance team spirit, or try to increase collective strength by creating meaning for mediocre things.
Those are unique charms from Uhm Jae Il. At first, many colleagues were not comfortable with his proposal, but when they implemented this idea, they found surprise satisfaction. Thanks to Jae Il, obstetricians and gynecologists have gradually built an increasingly deep spirit of solidarity.
Previously, Kang Yoo Seok participated in the SBS drama Payback: Money and Power. He plays a rookie prosecutor fighting against a corrupt senior.
Sports Seoul commented that Kang Yoo Seok does not lack acting skills, but this role does not seem suitable for him. Having to take on the role of prosecutor using many difficult legal terms, and acting with veteran actors made Kang Yoo Seok look tense on screen.
However, Kang Yoo Seok has recently continuously found suitable roles, giving him the opportunity to shine.
Especially in Resident Playbook, the actor has grasped the cheerful, lively and somewhat quirky energy of a Gen Z doctor. In contrast to his female colleagues who almost always have a serious appearance, Uhm Jae Il is a breath of fresh air with a friendly, warm nature.
Actor Kang You Seok was born in 1994. He graduated from the Department of Theater from the Korean National University of Arts. After debuting in the OCN drama Quiz of God: Reboot in 2018, he played a supporting role in a number of films such as Once again, Start-Up, and then the lead role in Light on Me, Payback: Money and Power.
With When Life Gives You Tangerines and now Resident Playbook, Kang You Seok is expected to be a promising face in the coming time on the Korean screen.
