Lee Jae-wook steps into first dual role in 'Last Summer'

KBS’ new romance drama "Last Summer," set to premiere this weekend, is ready to capture hearts with its blend of nostalgia, emotional depth and a daring performance by Lee Jae-wook — who takes on his first-ever dual role as twin brothers. In the 12-part series, also available on Netflix, viewers follow a pair of childhood friends whose long-buried first love emerges from the metaphorical Pandora’s box, set against the backdrop of sultry summer days. He embodies Baek Do-ha, a brilliant architect haunted by the memories of a love lost, and his twin Do-young, both boys sculpted by family trauma and separation. Do-ha’s only visits to Korea as a youth were limited to a fleeting 21 days each summer, resulting in bittersweet reunions with neighbor Song Ha-gyeong (Choi Sung-eun). After a life-changing incident two years ago, the pair become more estranged than ever. “It was my first time playing a dual role, so I felt a lot of pressure. It’s challenging to express distinct personalities in characters who look so similar. For Do-ha, I focused on impulsive, physical gestures; for Do-yoWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times