Recently, the actor Oh Dae-hwan, who is appearing in the KBS 2TV weekend drama "Once Again," has captivated viewers with his character who is thoughtless, immature, and oblivious, yet undeniably loyal. Meanwhile, Oh Dae-hwan’s unique advertising history is drawing attention.
Actor Oh Dae-hwan is passionately playing Song Jun-seon, the eldest of the four Song siblings and a former stuntman. In the drama, Song Jun-seon is a character who, after guaranteeing a junior’s loan and losing all his assets, returns to his family home divorced and living off them. Though he is clueless and immature, he is warm-hearted and loyal, making him a character that is hard to dislike.
This Song Jun-seon character differs significantly from the roles Oh Dae-hwan portrayed last year. His cameo in the 2019 film Money, his role in the movie Metamorphosis, and his appearance in the MBC drama Special Labor Supervisor Jo Jang-pung all carried strong tones of cruelty, meanness, or intimidation.
However, Oh Dae-hwan is not just an actor with a strong image. His lively presence in the film Ansi Fortress and the somewhat sloppy yet comedic Detective Wang in the movie Veteran reveal a different side. Additionally, on the MBC variety show Omniscient Interfering View, he showcased brotherly chemistry alongside his manager Kim Tae-hoon.
Recently, Oh Dae-hwan has been showing off his multifaceted charm through a teaser video titled "Help Oh Dae-hwan," and these B-grade sensibility commercials that highlight his appeal are gaining renewed attention.
“Back in my day~” Na Jeon-seol, the strict team leader
Last year, the cosmetic brand N ran a "Neri Bbakteukga" event, selling their lip tint and skincare products at the same prices as 10 years ago. This Bbakteukga event became a hot topic, especially because cosmetic product ads usually feature female models or, if male, typically handsome actors. Uniquely, Oh Dae-hwan, who is far from conventional expectations, was chosen.
In the Bbakteukga event videos, Oh Dae-hwan appeared as Na Jeon-seol, the bossy product development team leader who emphasizes "Back in my day," showcasing his distinctive style and capturing attention. The two-part Bbakteukga videos amassed nearly 1 million views, leading to a sell-out of the products.
“It itches... it hurts” ? Possessed by Hemorrhoids acting
While the Bbakteukga videos emphasized Oh Dae-hwan’s bossy image, the hemorrhoid medicine commercial for I Pharmaceutical highlighted his unique comedic talent.
Hemorrhoids rank as the second most common surgical condition in Korea (after cataracts), yet due to the sensitive nature of the ailment, people tend to feel embarrassed and reluctant to talk about it. Consequently, hemorrhoid medicine ads are generally not widely or openly promoted.
However, I Pharmaceutical launched a new hemorrhoid medicine with Oh Dae-hwan as the model, presenting a storytelling commercial. In the video, Oh Dae-hwan and co-star Lee Sang-hee comically yet realistically address this embarrassing issue, increasing the ad’s attention and appeal.
“ㅁㅇㅍㅇ?” Why are you the only one who lost weight!
Recently, a video titled "Help Oh Dae-hwan" was released. Comprising two parts, the video features actor Oh Dae-hwan and his manager Kim Tae-hoon, who also appeared on Omniscient Interfering View, sharing episodes in a vlog format. The settings are a pork belly restaurant and an advertising shoot location.
In the first episode at the pork belly restaurant, Oh Dae-hwan, dining with manager Kim Tae-hoon, exclaims in frustration, “But you know, we always hang out and eat together... so why are you the only one who lost weight?!” In the second episode at the commercial shoot, when the staff show more interest in the manager than in him, he humorously vents his jealousy, eliciting laughter.
However, since the "Help Oh Dae-hwan" video is a teaser format featuring only the phrases "Help Oh Dae-hwan" and "ㅁㅇㅍㅇ" in the main video, it dramatically piqued users’ curiosity.
Meanwhile, actor Oh Dae-hwan, who is gaining attention with these unique videos following the Bbakteukga and hemorrhoid medicine ads, is currently starring in the KBS 2TV weekend drama Once Again, airing every Saturday and Sunday at 7:55 PM.
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