Actor Cha Hak Yeon is set to showcase a new side of his acting in the upcoming drama The Absolute Value of Romance, stepping into the role of a high school math teacher caught in an unexpected and unconventional storyline. With the release of first stills, Cha Hak Yeon’s character has already drawn attention for his contrasting presence both inside and outside the classroom.
In The Absolute Value of Romance, the story centers on high school student Yeo Ui Ju, played by Kim Hyang Gi, who secretly writes romance novels featuring handsome teachers as main characters. As fiction begins to blur with reality, she encounters these teachers—Ga Woo Su, Noh Da Ju, Jung Gi Jeon, and Yoon Dong Ju—in unexpected ways, becoming entangled in a series of unpredictable events that shape her school life.
Cha Hak Yeon plays Ga Woo Su, a newly appointed math teacher and a member of Mensa with an IQ of 156. Within the classroom, Ga Woo Su is defined by a calm and composed demeanor, carrying a cool charisma that commands attention while maintaining a certain emotional distance. His steady gaze and reserved personality create an image that is both intriguing and difficult to approach, establishing a strong first impression.
However, beyond his professional exterior, the character reveals a different side. The newly released stills hint at Ga Woo Su becoming involved in an unexpected situation from his very first day, as he is seen staring intently at his laptop with a serious expression. This shift suggests that Cha Hak Yeon’s role will extend beyond the typical teacher archetype, blending composure with moments of disruption as he becomes linked to Yeo Ui Ju’s secret identity as a BL novel writer.
This duality is expected to be a key element of Cha Hak Yeon’s performance. The contrast between Ga Woo Su’s controlled presence in the classroom and the unforeseen circumstances he faces outside it creates a dynamic narrative space, allowing Cha Hak Yeon to explore both restrained and more reactive emotional tones.
Having previously appeared in works such as Oh My Ghost Clients, Castaway Diva, and Joseon Attorney: A Morality, Cha Hak Yeon has steadily expanded his range across genres. With The Absolute Value of Romance, he is poised to take on a role that combines humor, unpredictability, and character-driven storytelling.
Scheduled to premiere on April 17 at 8 p.m. KST, The Absolute Value of Romance positions Cha Hak Yeon at the center of a story where fiction and reality intersect. As anticipation builds, viewers are looking forward to how Cha Hak Yeon will bring depth and nuance to a character navigating both order and chaos.
