Actor Lee Soo Hyuk was cast for tvN's new drama "High School King".

On April 24, Star J Entertainment announced that Lee Soo Hyuk will be playing the role of Yoo Jin Woo in "High School King".

In the drama, Yoo Jin Woo is the director of management strategy, a workaholic lusted after by all the female employees of the company. He also carries a dark side from hurts received from his family in the past.

Lee Soo Hyuk stated: "I'll try my best to prove myself as a better actor every day".

Agency staff pleaded fans' support, explaining that Lee Soo Hyuk will capture hearts through "High School King"; his potential as an actor was seen through 2011 drama "Deep Rooted Tree" and 2013 "Shark".

Meanwhile, "High School King" is a romantic comedy about a high school student who joins a large corporation, carrying the adventures of stepping into the adult world. Seo In Guk, Lee Ha Na, and Lee Soo Hyuk's love triangle is projected to be hot topic of discussion.