Single’s Inferno Soo-bin Joins Baseball Drama Gift — Set to Act Alongside Kim Woo-bin

Lim Soo-bin, who gained widespread attention through Netflix’s Single’s Inferno Season 5, is officially stepping into the scripted drama world.

He has been cast in the upcoming tvN series Gift, marking a major turning point in his acting career.

From Reality Show Breakout to Rising Actor

Lim Soo-bin first captured global viewers with his visuals and physique on Single’s Inferno 5, where he quickly became known for his resemblance to Song Joong-ki.

However, his transition into acting has been in the works for years.

Before the reality show, he was active as a model and actor under the stage name Chabin. He appeared in supporting roles, including MBC’s Director Maeng’s Hate Commenter, and continued building experience through short-form dramas.

With Gift, he begins his most high-profile project to date.

A Role That Connects to His Real-Life Story

The casting carries added significance because Lim Soo-bin is a former baseball player.

He spent 10 years as a pitcher before an injury led him to change career paths. Now, he is returning to the sport in a different form through a baseball drama — combining his real-life background with his acting ambitions.

Industry watchers are already pointing to this as a role that could highlight both his athletic authenticity and on-screen presence.

About the Drama Gift

Based on a popular Kakao webtoon, Gift tells the story of a professional baseball team coach who gains extraordinary abilities after an unexpected accident and later becomes the manager of a last-place amateur team.

Kim Woo-bin will lead the series, with filming scheduled for the first half of the year.

The sports drama format, combined with a character-driven narrative, is expected to offer a platform for new actors to stand out alongside an established lead.

A New Chapter Begins

For Lim Soo-bin, the project represents more than just another appearance it signals the start of full-scale acting promotions.

Following the global exposure from Single’s Inferno 5, his move into a major network drama places him in a position to convert reality-show popularity into long-term acting credibility.

With a story closely tied to his own past and a high-profile co-star, Gift could become the defining moment that reshapes his career trajectory.