Korean idol L of boy band INFINITE has been cast as one of the main characters in a TV series set to air on cable channel tvN, according to the show's producer on Tuesday.
tvN announced in a press release that L, whose real name is Kim Myung-soo, has been cast as one of the band members in their new Monday and Tuesday series "Shut Up Pretty Boy Band" (translated title) set to air January 30.
"Just like the title of the drama it will show the good looks of the main cast as well as their understanding in music," an official with the show was quoted as saying.
L, who made his debut as one of the main vocalist in seven-member boy band INFINITE in 2010, recently starred in the Japanese TV series "Jiu: Keishichou Tokushuhan Sousakei."
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