SHINee Minho Announces Appearance in 'City Couple's Way of Love' — What's His Role?

SHINee's Minho is truly back!

After nearly a month since his military discharge, the main rapper of SHINee, Minho, announced his first official activity in the acting industry.

According to SM Entertainment, Minho will make a special appearance in the upcoming Kakao TV's original drama "City Couple's Way of Love," also known as "Lovestruck in the City," directed by Park Shin Woo, written by Jung Hyun Jung, and Jung Da Yeon.

Minho will be starring along with the main cast, actors Ji Chang Wook and Kim Ji Won. He has worked with the latter as the second female lead for the drama "To the Beautiful You."

Actor Choi Minho in "City Couple's Way of Love"

The romance drama revolves around the story of a young architect who lives a passionate and honest life. He will then met a young woman's alter ego, and they will fall in love with each other.

Ji Chang Wook will play the role of Park Jae Won, while Kim Ji Won will portray two roles, Lee Eun-O and Yoon Sun-A (alter ego).

Meanwhile, Choi Minho appears as the supporting character named Oh Dong Sik. He is a third-year policeman in charge of the security of the Cheonggyecheon area, and he is a kind person. However, he is suffering because of Ji Chang Wook (played by Park Jae Won).

The production team said, "Choi Minho will play a good role in the small screen as his first return film since he was discharged from the military."

They added, "Please look forward to what the city police will look like."

It was produced as a seasonal series and this will air on Kakao TV every Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m., starting this December 22.

SHINee's Comeback 2021 and Minho's Solo Album

On November 15, Choi Minho was discharged from the military after completing his service in the Marine Corps. He enlisted on April 15, 2019.

Before his discharge, he received praises for his outstanding performance in the military, who is also one of the idols who finished his enlistment 'til his last day to teach and inspire his juniors who will be having their basic training.

In particular, the other two members leader Onew and Key also wrapped up their military services this year. It is expected that one or two years from now, their youngest member Taemin will be enlisting as well.

But before that, their most anticipated return in the music industry since 2018 has been gaining attention. This is due to their unique tone and sound and brave venturing on music genres, which gained them the title, "Princes of K-Pop."

According to the SHINee members themselves on their recent V Live broadcast, it is expected that they will come back with a new appearance next year. Taemin also hinted that they will be returning before the winter ends.

In the meantime, the members are focused on their solo activities, and it is also a question if Minho will be releasing his solo album soon, following his solo debut with track, "I'm Home."

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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz