Ahn Hyo Seop is proving he’s more than just a leading man, as his recent performance of the song “Free” from the hit Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters“ is going viral, blurring the line between acting and K-pop star for the actor.
Particularly, on July 2, Ahn Hyo Seop shared a video of himself singing “Free” on his personal account, captioning it with, “I sang ‘Free’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’ I miss Jinu.” The post refers to his character Jinu, the charismatic leader of the fictional boy group Saja Boys, whom he voiced and sang for in the animated movie.
In the video, Ahn Hyo Seop delivers a powerful rendition of the track with emotional depth, nuanced tone, and captivating expressions. His performance drew widespread praise from fans, with comments like “I want him to cover every song in existence,” and “His Jinu part was so good, please release a full version!”. It even caught the attention of Netflix’s official account, which replied, “We’re completely obsessed with this video.”
Meanwhile, In “KPop Demon Hunters”, released on June 20, Ahn voices Jinu in a story that blends idol culture with supernatural action, marking Netflix’s first internationally produced animated film focused on K-pop stars. Praised for its accurate portrayal of Korean culture and fresh narrative, the film quickly soared to No. 1 globally in Netflix’s film rankings as of July 2.
Ahn Hyo Seop’s performance has been a significant part of the project’s success. His ability to voice act, sing, and portray an idol’s charm so convincingly has left fans asking: Is there anything he can’t do?
Debuting in the 2015 drama “Splash Splash Love”, Ahn rose to fame with roles like Dr. Seo Woo Jin in “Dr. Romantic 2” and CEO Kang Tae Moo in the hit rom-com “Business Proposal”. His versatility and charm have earned him a solid fanbase across genres.
Additionally, Ahn Hyo Seop will return to screen in the highly anticipated movie “Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy”, which is adapted from famous web novel “Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint”, where he takes on the role of protagonist Kim Dokja. The project is expected to further cement his status as one of Korea’s most sought-after actors.
