​📸 Instagram
​Post by: @GyeongseongHigh_Official
(Image: A high-contrast character still of Haru in a 1940s student uniform, jawline sharp, staring intensely into the camera with his signature buzzcut.)
​Stats: 1.2M Likes | 45k Comments:
​@kdrama_fever: Who is this?? The buzzcut is such a bold move for a rookie. He looks incredibly dangerous and handsome at the same time. 🥵
​ @oppa_land: Right? Usually, they have the "flower boy" hair. This feels so raw.
​@raiven_sky: Wait, isn't this the guy from the Gwangjang Market photos with Raiven? The "Pancake Bodyguard"? He's actually an actor?!
​@raivens_light: Yes! Raiven finally has a friend who looks like he can actually protect him lol. Rooting for him!
​@cinema_ghost: Is it just me or does he look exactly like a young Sunghoon? The way he carries his shoulders... it's eerie.
​ @truth_seeker99: Please don't compare this fresh face to that vile man. Sunghoon was a monster. Let Haru be Haru.
​@k_style_vogue: The buzzcut is going to be the trend of 2026. Mark my words.
​@sehee_vlogs: THAT'S MY ROOMMATE! GO HARU!! 🥂🔥
​@international_fan: I don't know who he is, but I'm watching this drama just for him. The aura is insane.
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​🕊️ X (formerly Twitter)
​Trending: #GyeongseongHigh | #Haru | #RaivenFriend
​Stats: 850k Posts | 15.2M Views on the Announcement Clip
​@kdrama_news: [EXCLUSIVE] Meet Haru, the mystery rookie cast in the upcoming blockbuster 'Gyeongseong High'. Public interest peaks due to his unique styling and links to Raiven.
​@sunghoon_stan (Archive Acct): My heart stopped. He looks so much like him. The eyes... it's like Sunghoon came back to life. I'm shaking.
​ @anti_sh_club: Delete this. Comparing a rookie to a criminal is an insult. Sunghoon is dead for a reason. 🙄
​@raiven_vibes: If Raiven trusts him, I trust him. Look at the way he looked at the camera. That's not a rookie's gaze. That's a pro.
​ @star_watcher: Exactly. He didn't blink. The charisma is overflowing.
​@buzzcut_haru: Finally! An actor who doesn't look like a porcelain doll. He looks like he could actually survive a historical war drama.
​@industry_insider: Rumor has it the Director was so impressed during the table read he increased Haru's screen time. Keep an eye on this one.
​@kpop_stan_44: The way he went from "mystery guy with Raiven" to "Cast Member" in a week. The PR team is working overtime!
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​🇨🇳 Weibo (China)
​Topic: #GyeongseongHighNewActor#
​Stats: 280M Reads | 110k Discussions:
​DramaLover_CN: This newcomer has a very 'Movie Face' (电影脸). Very cinematic. The buzzcut shows off his perfect head shape.
​Lotus_Flower: Truly. Most idols use hair to hide their flaws, but he has nothing to hide. Very masculine.
​Raiven_China_Bar: Our Raiven's friend! He looks very reliable. We will support his first drama. Fighting!
​​@C-Drama_Lover: He has that "tough guy" cinematic face that's missing in modern idols. It's very 90s Hong Kong movie style. I love it.
​Beijing_Girl: I thought the same! He looks like those veteran actors from the 90s. Very nostalgic.
​HistoricalDramaFan: The 1940s setting suits him perfectly. He looks like he belongs in that era.
​Netizen_X: Can we talk about the height difference? He and Raiven looked so good together in those candid photos.
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​🇰🇷 The Qoo (Korea)
​Post: [Hot] The rookie actor from the 'Gyeongseong High' announcement who is currently dividing the internet.
​Stats: 180k Views | 1,200 Comments
​Comment 1: He looks so much like Sunghoon it's actually making me uncomfortable. Is he a relative?
​ Comment 2: Stop bringing up that name. Sunghoon ruined so many lives. This kid is just a rookie with a buzzcut. Let's focus on his acting.
​Comment 3: He's the guy from Se-hee's channel! He's actually very funny and blunt. The gap between his scary image and personality is huge.
​Comment 4: The Director of 'Gyeongseong High' is a perfectionist. If he picked a rookie for a key role, the kid must be a genius.
​Comment 5: I saw him at Gwangjang Market. His skin is amazing even without makeup. He's definitely going to blow up.
​Comment 6: A buzzcut for a debut? That's so much confidence. I'll be watching the first episode to see if he can actually act.
Comment 7: My mom saw the picture and started crying because she was a huge Sunghoon fan before the scandal. This is going to be a mess for the older generation.
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​🤖 Reddit
​r/KDRAMA: [NEWS] Casting Confirmed for 'Gyeongseong High' - Meet the breakout rookie, Haru.
​Stats: 5.4k Upvotes | 412 Comments:
​u/DramaQueen92: This is the most interesting casting choice of the year. The buzzcut is such a palate cleanser from the usual styling. He has a very "tough but hurt" look.
​u/kdrama_bot: Reminds me of the lead from 'The dead eyes'.
​u/historical_buff: The costume design looks accurate. Haru looks like he's actually seen some stuff. If his acting matches his face, he's a star.
​u/kpop_crossover: I'm here from the Raiven sub. We've been tracking "Haru" since that first paparazzi shot. It's cool to see him getting his own spotlight.
​u/sunghoon_fan_rip: I know people hate Sunghoon, but you can't deny the talent. If Haru has even half of Sunghoon's talent, we are in for a treat.
u/civil_discourse: Talent shouldn't excuse character. But I agree, the visual resemblance is terrifying. Hope his personality is the opposite.
​u/rookie_watcher: i have a better that says he wins Best New Actor at the Baeksangs next year. Calling it now.
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