When talking about undeniably talented celebrities it is hard not to include ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo, Han SoHee, and Lee SooHyuk. The trio has already proved their excellent acting aptitude throughout the years and each of them has a great fan base, thus their names are well-known in the K-Drama universe. These 3 distinctive stars surprised fans with their participation in the “The Villainess is a Marionette” webtoon promotional project released by KakaoPage.
Han SoHee as Kayena Hill
Han SoHee is one of the most beloved Korean actresses, who continuously shocks viewers with her authenticity and versatility. In the manga trailers, she proves once again to be an actress of many faces. Han SoHee transforms into the role of Kayena Hill - the Imperial Princess. She is a wealthy heiress widely known for her beauty. Betrayed by her close ones, the princess decides to take life into her hands and become a master of her own fate.
ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo as Rafaello Kidrey
Cha EunWoo is an iconic K-Drama throb, who gained recognition for his romance roles. In the short webtoon adaption, he plays Rafaello Kidrey - a handsome and kind duke who’s proven to be a resilient warrior throughout his chaotic life. Despite his impressive strength, the man suffers from mysophobia, which makes him particularly sensitive to human touch. Because of the phobia and his generous heart, he is easily abused by Kayena in order to help her break out from the possessive brother.
Lee SooHyuk as Regef Hill
Lee SooHyuk stole the attention of international audiences with his extremely manly image and cold-on-the-outside but a warm-on-the-inside persona. His character in the project does not come as a surprise - Lee SooHyuk sharp facial features and mysterious aura perfectly suit the persona of Kayena’s controlling brother - Regef. He is an unremorseful power-mad tyrant, who manipulates his sister in order to become the next emperor. The promotional project included a series of short video trailers for the online manga and bonus behind-the-scenes clips, which instantly became a hit on social media. Netizens were charmed by the royal looks and the extravagant concept the actors engaged in. This novel idea stole K-Drama fans’ hearts and got them wishing for full series production featuring the extraordinary trio. What encouraged the overall interest was the audience’s desire to see their favorite celebrities in an unprecedented fantasy setting of a luxurious empire, which gave the Cha EunWoo, Han SoHee, and Lee SooHyuk the opportunity to uncover their undeniable originality. “The Villainess is a Marionette” trailer #1: “The Villainess is a Marionette” trailer #2: “The Villainess is a Marionette” trailer #3: You can read the webtoon in English here. What was your impression of the “The Villainess is a Marionette” promotional videos? Would you like to see the actors in a full-production series? 29 K-Dramas Of 2022 Based On Webtoon KDRAMA STORIES|Dec 9, 2022 Top 3 Royal Romance K-Dramas In Modern Times KDRAMA STORIES|Dec 29, 2018 The Versatility Of ASTRO Cha EunWoo’s Upcoming Film & TV Roles KDRAMA STORIES|Oct 12, 2022 5 Roles We Would Like To See Famous Actor Lee SooHyuk Play In The Future KDRAMA STORIES|Sep 28, 2022
