Hwang Chan-sung "Even in the AI era, an actor's energy remains a human domain"

The Reason for an Actor's Existence Amidst the Wave of AI Technology

Actor and singer Hwang Chan-sung emphasized the unique value held only by human actors amidst the changes in the content market driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

On the 9th, Hwang Chan-sung attended the '2026 K-Forum' stage as a panelist at the Conrad Seoul Grand Ballroom in Yeouido, Seoul. This forum was conducted under the theme of content and star IP (Intellectual Property) in the AI era. Rather than denying technological advancement, Hwang shared his thoughts on how to accept and utilize it.

"An era has arrived where advertisements can be created even if I don't film them myself"

He showed a firm attitude toward the rapidly changing media environment. Regarding concerns that technology could replace human domains, he expressed confidence that the energy that bursts through the screen is a realm unique to human actors that machines cannot imitate. His perspective is that instead of blocking the flow of AI, one should ride that wave and move forward together.

At the forum, Hwang Chan-sung appeared in a neat suit. In photos released on the 10th, he smiled while making a finger pose in front of a background clearly displaying the Grand Music Awards logo. He left the phrase 'K-Forum' in the post.

A Journey from 2nd Generation Idol to Actor

Hwang Chan-sung's career has been built by crossing between music and acting. As a member of the boy group 2PM, active alongside Junho, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Nichkhun, and JUN. K, he is considered a representative of the 2nd generation idols. In particular, he proved his skills as a performer by winning a dance sports competition program.

His steps as an actor have also been steady. After making his face known to the public through the sitcom 'High Kick!', he has expanded his spectrum from romantic comedies to family dramas and genre pieces. Since his school days, he has balanced acting and music while portraying various characters.

Recently, he appeared in the Netflix original series 'Bloodhounds 2'. In this work, which tells the story of Gun-woo and Woo-jin facing off against a global illegal boxing league, Hwang Chan-sung showcased his action skills in the role of 'Tae-geom', the right-hand man of the main villain Baek Jeong.

Activities in the Japanese Market and Heart for His Family

His activities in the Japanese market are also continuing. After releasing his first Japanese full-length album 'DAWN' last year, he completed a tour connecting Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo. Through domestic and international tours, he solidified his position as a solo artist by meeting fans in large concert halls.

Beyond music, he has exuded friendly charm by showing honest wit on variety shows. His down-to-earth daily life shown through observational variety shows and talk shows has received a positive response from fans.

Having formed a family with a non-celebrity spouse, he has shared his daily life with his daughter, born in 2022, and his pet cat Jeong-gam, through broadcasts and interviews. His life shows him cherishing time with his family even amidst a busy schedule.