Korean idol L of boy band INFINITE will debut as an actor, playing the male lead in an upcoming Japanese TV series.
According to a press release from his agency Woollim Entertainment on Monday, L will take on the role of Jui in "Jiu: Keishichou Tokushuhan Sousakei," based on the manga by Japanese novelist Honda Tetsuya, which will begin its air on Japan's Asahi TV next month.
"At first, I thought that singing and acting were different but it's actually the same in that we have to 'relay a certain emotion' and 'deliver an emotion' to the people," L was quoted as saying during an interview for the press conference of "Jui: Keishichou Tokushuhan Sousakei" which was held in Japan last week.
L, whose real name is Kim Myung-soo, made his debut as one of the main vocalist in seven-member boy band INFINITE in 2010. The group has released a number of hit songs such as "Come Back Again," "BTD (Before the Dawn)" and "Nothing's Over."
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