CIX alum Hyunsuk cast in tvN’s “My Favorite Employee” as he pivots to acting after the group disbands

Hyunsuk, an actor from the group CIX, is joining tvN’s new drama 〈My Favorite Employee〉 as he kicks off a full-fledged acting career.

His agency, Management Run, said on the 26th that Hyunsuk will appear in tvN’s drama 〈My Favorite Employee〉, which premieres at 8:50 p.m. on August 3. Based on the同名 popular webtoon, 〈My Favorite Employee〉 is a romance story about an office growth journey of a new hire, Nam Da-reum, who becomes the “real” favorite employee after trying to meet his favorite idol. Using the stage experience he built through group activities and his natural charm, Hyunsuk is expected to bring fresh energy to the drama.

In the drama, Hyunsuk takes on the role of Hyuk, the leader of “D.N.X,” the favorite idol group of the protagonist Nam Da-reum, played by Kim Hye-jun. Hyuk is a character known for his deep affection for the team and a strong sense of responsibility. With his tall stature and eye-catching visuals, he also anchors the group with steady leadership. As an idol-turned performer in real life, Hyunsuk is drawing expectations for a stable acting style grounded in a high character-synchronization rate, and is set to stand out in the story.

Hyunsuk debuted in 2019 as the youngest member of the group CIX, and has been receiving great love from the global fandom. After Bae Jin-young left, CIX restructured into a four-member group and operated as such, before officially disbanding at the end of April this year so that each member could go their own way. After that, Hyunsuk, who has moved to acting by settling into Management Run, is continuing a busy run as he opens the second chapter of his acting career in earnest—along with news of his casting in 〈My Favorite Employee〉, he is also currently fully focused on filming his next project.