Jisoo, star of K-drama My First First Love, wants to play a sexy man

Jisoo (right) says he makes conscious choices to prove his range as an actor. PHOTO: NETFLIX
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SINGAPORE - South Korean actor Jisoo may be a tall, strapping hunk but he does not want to be pinned down as just a charming romance drama lead.

The 26-year-old, whose real name is Kim Ji-soo, has played roles such asa loyal, lovelorn prince in period drama Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (2016) and an ex-convict seeking revenge in Bad Guys 2 (2017).

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