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Kangmin of the idol group VERIVERY captivated viewers, clearly imprinting the appeal of his character as a high school student brimming with curiosity about the unknown and endowed with superpowers.
Kitz premium short-form drama ‘Jump Boy LIVE’ portrays a coming-of-age story in which an outsider at a science high school, ranked at the very bottom yet dreaming of becoming an influencer, accidentally gains the ability to teleport and is reborn as a ‘live hero.’ The role Kangmin plays, ‘Kim Ion,’ is a multidimensional character who had little presence at school and on social media but, after suddenly picking up a meteorite fragment one day and acquiring teleportation, transforms into a top-tier social butterfly.
In ‘Jump Boy LIVE,’ whose entire run up to episode 50 is available on Kitz, Kangmin drew focus from the very first scene, climbing to a high point with a selfie stick to go live on social media as he tries to watch a meteor shower at midnight, vividly bringing to life the facets of a character overflowing with curiosity.
Fully immersed in ‘Ion’ from the outset, Kangmin elevated the show’s immersion by flexibly unfolding the dramatic overnight shift from a science high school outsider who begins teleporting thanks to a meteorite he picked up on the night of the meteor shower to a power influencer who draws the public’s gaze, conveyed through playful expressions and a bright voice.
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In the computer-graphic sequences that depict his surreal ability to jump instantly across time and place, from Europe to the Arctic, thanks to the meteorite in his hand, he highlighted those moments with richly realistic reactions and a wide range of expressions, making the work’s mysterious and cheerful flow feel truly alive.
Viewers who have watched the series are responding that “Kangmin’s radiant visuals and energetic yet positive charm fill the screen in every episode, making it delightful to watch,” earning him praise as an actor whose appeal is optimized not only for long-form but also for short-form platforms.
Having made his acting debut in the web drama ‘Just a Finger Flick’ as Joo Seon-Jae, a dark character with exceptional guitar skills and genius-level composing ability, Kangmin continues a polar-opposite transformation in his next project, ‘Jump Boy LIVE,’ as Ion, a role brimming with bright, positive energy, piquing curiosity about the full story across the entire run and drawing interest in the new charms he will take on in his next work.
Through 50 short yet intense episodes, Kangmin’s mercurial transformation from an ordinary high school student to an extraordinary superpowered individual is increasingly heating up the online sphere with the boundless charm he shows in ‘Jump Boy LIVE,’ raising expectations for a binge-watch surge. The lead vehicle for Kangmin’s distinctive appeal, ‘Jump Boy LIVE’ is available exclusively on Kitz, with all episodes accessible via premium weekly membership or individual purchase.
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Beginning with a Seoul event in January, Kangmin successfully concluded solo fan meetings in major Asian cities including Hong Kong, Osaka, Yokohama, and Taipei, solidifying his standing as a solo artist as well.
