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DRIPPIN's Cha Junho is continuing his career as a global actor. He gained popularity after competing on 'Produce X 101' in 2019, where he made it into the debut lineup. He also drew attention for his resemblance to INFINITE's L.
Cha Junho will play the role of Lim Minjong in the drama 'Stove League,' which will be released on March 28 through Japan's Lemino (OTT) and WOWOW (TV).
'Stove League' is a Japanese remake of the SBS drama of the same name that aired in 2019. It tells the story of a newly appointed general manager with no baseball experience who tries to rebuild a professional baseball team that is always in last place. It shows the intense challenges of the club's front office staff during the off-season.
The role of Lim Minjong, played by Cha Junho, is a professional baseball player. In the remake version, this character has been reconstructed by borrowing and reinterpreting elements of the character in the original version. The public is now focused on how Cha Junho will portray this character, who has a different nuance from the original setting.
The Japanese remake of 'Stove League' gained a lot of attention because the original Korean version was a huge hit. Last year, Cha Junho starred in U+ Mobile Omnibus drama 'First Love.' Following his upcoming project 'I Became My Bias' Housemaid,' Cha Junho has confirmed to be cast in the highly anticipated 'Stove League,' further expanding his acting career.
Cha Junho has built solid reputation in both Japan and South Korea with his stable acting skills and Japanese proficiency, leading the public to look forward to what new charms he will show as he portray in this sports drama.
The drama 'Stove League,' starring Cha Junho, will be released on March 28 through Japan's Lemino (OTT) and WOWOW (TV).
