Rising Star Kim Min-seok Headlines the Explosive New Series ‘Shark: The Storm’

South Korean actor Kim Min-seok is winning hearts and gaining global attention with his leading role in the newly released Tving original series, Shark: The Storm. Set to premiere on June 15, this six-part survival-action drama continues the intense narrative from 2021’s Shark: The Beginning. Reprising his role as Cha Woo-sol, Kim brings both emotional depth and physical intensity to the screen in what promises to be a milestone project in his career.

Kim made his acting debut in 2012 with the musical teen drama Shut Up Flower Boy Band, and has since expanded his repertoire with notable performances in Descendants of the Sun, Because This Is My First Life, and How to Buy a Friend. Best known for his ability to infuse even supporting roles with charisma and nuance, Kim has steadily built a career distinguished by versatility and authenticity.

In more recent projects such as Delivery Man and Mr. Plankton, Kim assumed dramatically different characters—from mysterious villains to scene-stealing transformations. These dynamic performances highlight his ever-expanding acting range and have further established him as a ‘must-watch’ actor in the industry.

In Shark: The Storm, Kim’s character, Cha Woo-sol, is no longer just a victim of school violence. Now out of prison, he’s training to become an MMA fighter, setting the stage for a brutal showdown against the series’ villain, Hyun Woo-yong (played by Lee Hyun-wook). The sequel picks up with the same raw energy, focusing on Cha’s growth as both a fighter and a man defending what he holds dear.

Kim Min-seok’s prior performance in Shark: The Beginning drew critical praise for its emotional grit and intense action sequences. Audiences lauded his ability to deeply embody the scars and strength of a bullied youth rising against the odds. Now, with Shark: The Storm, he’s poised to showcase an even broader spectrum of emotion, motivation, and physical prowess that might finally cement his status as one of South Korea’s premier action stars.

Kim Min-seok’s evolution from ‘flower boy’ roles to emotionally complex action leads is a testament to his dedication to his craft. His return as Cha Woo-sol is not just a continuation, but a redefinition of his artistic identity. ‘Shark: The Storm’ premieres June 15 exclusively on Tving.