Byun Yo Han is set to make his long-awaited return to Korean dramas next May. His last Korean drama appearance was in Mr. Sunshine back in 2018. After a six-year hiatus, Byun Yo Han is making a comeback in the Disney+ original series, Uncle Samsik.
In this series, Byun Yo Han shares the screen with Song Kang Ho, who is making his drama debut after a 34-year career. Together, they portray two ambitious individuals amidst a period of chaos. To understand Byun Yo Han’s role in Uncle Samsik, let’s delve into these key points:
1. Byun Yo Han portrays Kim San, a graduate of the Korean Military Academy who pursued economics studies in the United States.
footage of Byun Yo Han in the drama Uncle Samsik (doc. Disney+ Korea/Uncle Samsik)2. Kim San earned his doctorate in economics abroad before returning to his homeland.
footage of Byun Yo Han in the drama Uncle Samsik (doc. Disney+ Korea/Uncle Samsik)3. Back in Korea, Kim San aspires to propel the country into industrialization for better living standards.
footage of Byun Yo Han in the drama Uncle Samsik (youtube.com/DisneyPlusKR)4. He is driven by ambitions and a desire to enact change on a global scale, believing that action is key.
footage of Byun Yo Han in the drama Uncle Samsik (doc. Disney+ Korea/Uncle Samsik)5. Despite his determination, Kim San faces obstacles in a society plagued by turmoil. His encounter with Park Doo Chil (played by Song Kang Ho) is pivotal.
footage of Byun Yo Han in the drama Uncle Samsik (youtube.com/DisneyPlusKR)6. Park Doo Chil, also known as Uncle Samsik, extends a helping hand to Kim San, offering to fulfill his dream.
footage of Byun Yo Han in the drama Uncle Samsik (youtube.com/DisneyPlusKR)7. Both Kim San and Uncle Samsik share the dream of transforming their country, and together they navigate challenges to make it a reality.
footage of Byun Yo Han in the drama Uncle Samsik (doc. Disney+ Korea/Uncle Samsik)Viewers can anticipate the chemistry between Byun Yo Han and Song Kang Ho as they portray two individuals with aligned goals during the tumultuous 1960s. Uncle Samsik is set to premiere on May 15, 2024, with all five episodes available at once. Are you eagerly awaiting this drama as well?
