Korean singer and actor Eric [Top Class Entertainment]

Singer and actor Eric is set to make his comeback to the small screen with a role in a new KBS drama starring actress Han Ye-seul, according to the show's promoter Media Control K.

On Wednesday, Media Control K announced in a press release that Eric will play the role of Kang-woo, a Hallyu star, in the upcoming Monday and Tuesday primetime series "Spy Myung-wol (translated title)," making it his first acting role since being discharged from the military in October last year.

"Spy Myung-wol," helmed by Hwang In-hyuk whose works include "The Iron Empress" and "SungKyunKwan Scandal," tells the story of a North Korean spy (played by actress Han Ye-seul) that falls in love with Kang-woo.

"I feel pressured since this will be my first production after a three year hiatus but I am really anxious about the first shoot," Eric was quoted as saying.

Eric, whose real name is Mun Chong-hyok, made his debut through Shinhwa in 1998 which had been one of the most popular groups in the country and throughout Asia.

He then pursued a career in acting starting in 2003 and appeared in dramas such as ¡°Strongest Chilwoo (KBS, 2008),¡± Que Sera Sera (MBC, 2007),¡± ¡°Korea Secret Agency (SBS, 2006),¡± ¡°New Employee/ Super Rookie (MBC, 2005)¡± and ¡°The Phoenix (MBC, 2004).¡± He also appeared in films ¡°June¡¯s Diary (2005)¡± and ¡°A Bittersweet Life (2005).¡±

"Spy Myung-wol" will begin its air starting July 4 after current series "Babyfaced Beauty" ends its run.

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