[NEWS] 2025 Rising Star Shin Jaewhi shines in his role as the disciple Aedong in 'The Priests 2: Dark Nuns'

Actor #ShinJaewhi made a strong impression with his role as the disciple Aedong in The Priests 2: Dark Nuns, solidifying his place as a rising star to watch in 2025.

The movie The Priests 2: Dark Nuns, which was released on the 24th, topped the box office for three consecutive days and has accumulated 606,155 viewers as of January 26th (according to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network), continuing its box-office success. In this film, the rising talent Shin Jaewhi played the role of Aedong, the disciple of Hyo-won (played by Kim Kukhee), leaving a powerful impression and capturing the attention of the audience.

Shin Jaewhi portrayed Aedong, Hyo-won, a close friend of Junia's(played by Song Hyekyo) disciple, and added tension to the drama as a scene-stealer. Particularly, he skillfully portrayed a character who is drawn to the possessed Hee-jun (played by Moon Woojin), capturing the audience’s attention with his delicate expressions.

Having made a strong impression in The Priests 2: Dark Nuns, Shin Jaewhi has been steadily building his filmography, appearing in various works. Shin Jaewhi debuted in the 2017 web drama 3:00 AM 2 and made a lasting impact with his portrayal of the school bully Park Chang-hoon in the Netflix series All of Us Are Dead. He later played a drastically different role as court clerk Seo Beom in Juvenile Justice, showcasing his versatility. He then took on the role of Bang Ki-soo, a character who clashes with class leader Kang Hoon (played by Kim Do-hoon) in the popular Disney+ original series Moving, successfully bringing depth to his character and increasing viewer engagement. Shin Jaewhi’s performances across both OTT platforms and the big screen have gained attention, and with The Priests 2: Dark Nuns further proving his acting skills, anticipation for his future work is on the rise.

Meanwhile, the movie The Priests 2: Dark Nuns, starring Shin Jaewhi, is currently playing in theaters nationwide.

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