K-Drama’s Favorite Grandpa Was Quite The Handsome Man During His Youth

It seems like a week doesn’t go by without netizens becoming obsessed with a new K-Drama. Whether it was Squid Game, Queen of Tears, or Lovely Runner, fans worldwide always find another show to obsess over. One series that was a hit with both domestic and international fans was A Business Proposal.

“Business Proposal” poster | Netflix The series follows Shin Ha Ri (Kim Sejeong), who ends up going on a blind date pretending to be her friend. However, that blind date happens to be with the CEO of her company, Kang Tae Mu (Ahn Hyo Seop)! The troubles start when Tae Mu unexpectedly sets his eyes on marrying Ha Ri, still thinking that she is her friend.

Aside from the two main characters, one person who captured the hearts of viewers is Kang Tae Mu’s grandfather President Kang, who is played by veteran actor Lee Deok Hwa.

President Kang has made netizens fall in love with him throughout the show by showcasing a warm and hilarious personality, a love of K-Dramas, and epic reactions to his grandson.

Although Lee Deok Hwa is now 72-years-old, there is no denying that he is extremely handsome AF, even next to his costars.

He also showed his looks in The Escape of the Seven, where he played the role of Bang Chil Sung.

Well, it seems like Lee Deok Hwa has always been handsome AF!

The actor made his acting debut all the way back in 1975 in a film called Red Shoes and has since played numerous roles in both movies and K-Dramas. In particular, his first big role was in 1976, where he starred in Never Forget Me. The movie follows two teenagers who could only be together on train journeys to school, but they vow to reunite after he has to move away. Unfortunately, when he returns, he finds out his lover has died.

Despite the heartbreaking storyline, Lee Deok Hwa showcased classic and sophisticated visuals at the age of 24-years-old. He would have undoubtedly been a heartthrob, wowing fans with his visuals and charisma even as a rookie actor.

Although the veteran actor has been in the spotlight for almost half a century, it is nice to see more viewers appreciating his amazing acting and hopefully, we can see him in more light-hearted roles in the future.