From Stage to Screen: Yunho’s Acting Era Begins
ATEEZ’s Yunho is ready for his next big chapter—as an actor. This month, he leaps into two new roles that prove he’s more than just a K-pop powerhouse. The short drama ‘Electronic Brain Manager Jung’ debuts on August 8, followed by his big-screen bow with ‘Back! Stage’ hitting CGV theaters nationwide on August 18.
Comedy Meets AI in ‘Electronic Brain Manager Jung’
First up is the quirky, bite-sized drama Electronic Brain Manager Jung, set to premiere on Kanta, a short-form series platform popular in Japan. The story follows Jung Mansik (played by veteran comedian Jung Junha), a constantly overlooked office middle manager, whose life unexpectedly changes when he discovers a pair of AI-powered smart glasses named Alpha. Alongside him? Newbie employee Kim Minhyuk—played by Yunho—his adorably clingy sidekick whose well-meaning help usually causes more chaos than calm.
It’s part office comedy, part superhero origin story, and part life-coaching session—making the series a refreshing binge during your morning commute or late-night ramen break.
‘Back! Stage’: A Raw, Music-Fueled Film Debut
Yunho’s acting journey doesn’t stop at office hijinks. He’s also stepping into the emotional spotlight in Back! Stage, a ‘music snack movie’—a short-format film that blends music and drama. Yunho stars as Kisuk, a passionate vocalist who’s unexpectedly invited to return to the band that once cast him out. What unfolds next is a heartfelt narrative of youth, unresolved wounds, and the power of music to heal.
The recently released trailer teases intense scenes between Kisuk and Yuwon (played by Lee Chanwoo), former bandmates with unresolved tension that explodes into conflict—literally, with a dramatic physical fight that has fans buzzing.
From ‘Imitation’ to ‘Back! Stage’: Building His Actor Résumé
Yunho made his acting debut back in 2021 in Imitation, where he played Eugene—a smiley idol with hidden strength. Critics and fans praised his emotional range and surprising composure on-screen. Since then, he’s kept busy with MC gigs, OSTs, and variety show appearances, solidifying his reputation as a true all-rounder.
Now, with two very different projects dropping this month, Yunho is proving he’s no one-role wonder. Expect everything from office slapstick to music-fueled angst—talk about range.
ATEEZ on Tour, Yunho on Set
All this while ATEEZ is smashing their 2025 world tour, ‘In Your Fantasy’, with successful stops across 12 North American cities including Atlanta, NYC, and Chicago. Up next? More stages in Japan—Saitama, Nagoya, and Kobe are all on the map. But even between tour legs, Yunho’s maximizing every moment, balancing music and acting like the multitasking pro he is.
The Takeaway: Watch This Space
Whether he’s making you laugh in a suit or stirring your soul onstage, Yunho is emerging as one of K-pop’s most promising actor-idols. Keep an eye out for Electronic Brain Manager Jung on August 8 and head to CGV for Back! Stage on August 18. We’re watching a Hallyu star hit new heights—and this is just the opening act.
