Ryu Hae-jun sheds his 'Scarecrow' rookie detective image for a 'Summer Vacation' youth

Ryu Hae-jun cast as Kim Jeong-yeon in 'Summer Vacation'... to play siblings with Cho Yi-hyunTo be released on Wavve on the 26th, first broadcast on LifetimeActor Ryu Hae-jun will appear in Wavve's new drama 'Summer Vacation' and play siblings with Cho Yi-hyun. / Reporter Park Heon-woo[Kim Saet-byeol Reporter] Actor Ryu Hae-jun is transforming his acting, shedding his image as a detective in a period drama for a new youthful face.His agency, High Zium Studio, announced on the 14th, "Ryu Hae-jun will appear as Kim Jeong-yeon in Wavve's new drama 'Summer Vacation' (written by Han Ga-ram, directed by Song Ji-won)."'Summer Vacation' is a high-teen youth romance that depicts the mysterious story of an ordinary eighteen-year-old high school student, Kim Ha-yeon (played by Cho Yi-hyun), who goes down to the unfamiliar rural village of Upo-ri during the summer vacation and meets Jo Yu-gyeom (played by Jin Young), the eldest grandson of a prestigious family.In the drama, Ryu Hae-jun will play the role of Kim Jeong-yeon, the older brother of Kim Ha-yeon (played by Cho Yi-hyun). Jeong-yeon, a college student, appears relaxed and upright, but harbors intensity and scars within.Ryu Hae-jun received critical acclaim in May for his role as Park Dae-ho in the ENA drama 'Scarecrow,' which aired its finale, portraying with depth the transformation of an innocent rookie detective who makes wrong choices swayed by the weight of reality.In this 'Summer Vacation,' he will portray a youth with a different atmosphere from his previous work, playing Kim Jeong-yeon, who hides anxiety and scars behind his upright and relaxed outward appearance. Attention is focused on what new face Ryu Hae-jun, who has delicately expressed emotional nuances even within seemingly ordinary characters, will show in 'Summer Vacation.'Ahead of the drama's release, Ryu Hae-jun said through his agency, "Jeong-yeon is a character who cannot be fully explained by his outward appearance alone, which made him even more appealing," and added, "I also wanted to show a side of myself that I haven't shown before through 'Summer Vacation'."He continued, "I would be truly happy if viewers felt, 'Ryu Hae-jun had this side too.' I ask for your great interest and anticipation."'Summer Vacation,' starring Ryu Hae-jun, will be exclusively released on Wavve at 10:50 PM on the 26th and will also be broadcast on the Lifetime channel.sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]