The webtoon “Save Me” has been adapted into a 12-episode drama titled Begins ≠ Youth (2024). This drama narrates the journey of seven friends who draw inspiration from BTS members.
Beyond the storyline, this drama garners attention for its ensemble of talented young actors. Let’s delve into the backgrounds and profiles of the main cast members!
1. Seo Ji Hoon
Seo Ji Hoon (Instagram.com/jihux)
- Original Name: Seo Ji Hoon
- Role in Begins ≠ Youth: Kim Hwan
- Place of Birth: Daegu, South Korea
- Date of Birth: April 25, 1997
- Citizenship: South Korea
- Years Active: 2016 – present
- Profession: Actor
- Agency: Management Koo
- Instagram: jihux
Profile: Seo Ji Hoon made his debut in the drama Signal (2016) and gained prominence with roles in Matching! Boys Archery (2016) and Solomon’s Perjury (2016). His performance in Men Are Men (2020) earned him the Best New Actor award at the 2020 KBS Drama Awards.
2. Ro Jong Hyun
Ro Jong Hyun (Instagram.com/ro_0116)
- Original Name: Noh Jong Hyun
- Stage Name: Ro Jong Hyun
- Role in Begins ≠ Youth: Min Ce In
- Place of Birth: Busan, South Korea
- Date of Birth: January 16, 1993
- Citizenship: South Korea
- Years Active: 2017 – present
- Profession: Actor
- Agency: Vibe Actors
- Education: Dongguk University (Theater and Film)
- Instagram: @ro_0116
- YouTube: Ro jonghyun ro0116
Profile: Ro Jong Hyun began his career as a model and transitioned into acting with roles in dramas like Because This Is My First Life (2017). Notable performances include his role in Duty After School (2023).
3. Ahn Ji Ho
Ahn Ji Ho (1st Look via Instagram.com/ahn__jiho)
- Original Name: Ahn Ji Ho
- Role in Begins ≠ Youth: Jeong Ho Su
- Place of Birth: South Korea
- Date of Birth: January 5, 2004
- Citizenship: South Korea
- Years Active: 2014 – present
- Profession: Actor
- Agency: CL&Company
- Instagram: @an__jiho
Profile: Ahn Ji Ho debuted in Drawing, Spring (2014) and garnered attention with roles in All of Us Are Dead (2022) and Gyeongseong Creature (2023). His role in A Boy and Surgeon (2019) earned him accolades at the Seoul Independent Film Festival and the SBS Drama Awards.
4. Seo Young Joo
Seo Young Joo (doc. My Dramalist/Begins Youth)
- Original Name: Seo Young Joo
- Role in Begins ≠ Youth: Kim Da Geon
- Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
- Date of Birth: February 16, 1998
- Citizenship: South Korea
- Years Active: 2008 – present
- Profession: Actor
- Agency: Finecut Entertainment
- Education: Sejong University
- Instagram: @joooooo_0216
Profile: Seo Young Joo began as a child actor and gained recognition for roles in Solomon’s Perjury (2016) and Girls’ Generation 1979 (2017). He received acclaim for his role in Juvenile Offender (2012) and has continued to impress, with his recent work in The Killing Vote (2023).
5. Kim Yoon Woo
Kim Yoon Woo (Instagram.com/kimyoonwoo_official)
- Original Name: Kim Yoon Woo
- Role in Begins ≠ Youth: Park Ha Ru
- Place of Birth: South Korea
- Date of Birth: December 28, 2000
- Citizenship: South Korea
- Years Active: 2021 – present
- Profession: Actor
- Agency: Wells Entertainment
Profile: Kim Yoon Woo debuted in Mimicus (2022) and gained attention for his role in My Dearest (2023), earning him the Best New Actor award at the 2023 MBC Drama Awards.
6. Jeong Woo Jin
Jung Woo Jin (doc. bigpciture-ent)
- Original Name: Jeong Woo Jin
- Role in Begins ≠ Youth: Kim Joo An
- Place of Birth: Busan, South Korea
- Date of Birth: November 1, 2004
- Citizenship: South Korea
- Years Active: 2012 – present
- Profession: Actor
- Agency: Big Picture Entertainment
Profile: Jeong Woo Jin debuted with minor roles in dramas and has appeared in films such as The Coin Locker (2015) and Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned (2016). He showcased his singing skills on I Can See Your Voice: Season 7 (2020) and is also a swimming coach.
7. Jeon Jin Seo
Jeon Jin Seo (Instagram.com/jeon.jin.seo)
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- Original Name: Jeon Jin Seo
- Role in Begins ≠ Youth: Jeon Jae Ha
- Place of Birth: South Korea
- Date of Birth: May 28, 2006
- Citizenship: South Korea
- Years Active: 2011 – present
- Profession: Actor, Model
- Agency: T1 Entertainment
- Instagram: @jeon.jin.seo
The main cast of Begins ≠ Youth (2024) is noted for their resemblance to BTS members. Have you watched the drama yet?