[Edaily Starin Choi Hee-jae Reporter] Actor Lee Ki-taek is expanding his scope of work by appearing in both TV dramas and movies.

Lee Ki-taek will play the role of Koo Jun-young, a former police officer turned television writer, in “After the Play Ends,” the second installment of the KBS Drama Special 2026 “Sound:Track,” set to air on the 19th of next month. He will meet viewers as he portrays a character struggling to preserve a children’s program.

In the new tvN drama *The Secret Chronicles of Suseong Palace*, scheduled to air in 2027, he will play Prince Jin-yang. Attention is focused on what kind of charm he will bring to this production, which sheds new light on a historical figure. He has also joined the cast of the new KBS2 drama *Love Cloud*, continuing his acting journey across genres.

With the film *Nam Eun-jeong*, he will make his big-screen debut. He will play Nam Eun-cheol, a pastor at a pioneer church and the reliable eldest of three siblings, in a story that explores the emotions and misunderstandings within a family. Building on the acting experience he has gained on television, he is expected to showcase a new side of himself on the big screen.

Lee Ki-taek has also demonstrated the potential to expand his fanbase by connecting with global fans. On the 27th of last month, he held “Lee Ki-taek Japan Meet & Greet: The First Season” over two sessions at the Nikkei Hall in Tokyo, Japan, where he met with local fans.

Lee Ki-taek first gained attention by winning a Best New Actor award for the drama *Efficient Dating for Single Men and Women* and has since showcased his approachable charm on the variety show *2 Days & 1 Night*. Expectations are high for Lee Ki-taek as he continues to expand his range across various genres, from single-episode dramas and historical dramas to romantic comedies and films.