GOT7's Youngjae to star in new Netflix sitcom

GOT7's Youngjae is making 2020 his year as he announced that he'll be headlining a new sitcom in streaming site Netflix titled I Wish the World Would End Tomorrow.

The teen sitcom will tell the story of love and friendship between international students who have gathered at a university in Seoul.

On September 25, news reports confirmed that the GOT7 singer will star as the Korean-American named “Sam,” who is the son of the head of a global food chain company.

“I watch a lot of movies through Netflix so I feel so happy and honored that I can show my acting in such a renowned platform,” said Youngjae in an interview as reported by AllKpop.

“I will try my best to show you my charms. I ask for much love and support from all my fans from across the world.”

Youngjae will star alongside Park Se-hwan, Shin Seung-hyun, and (G)I-DLE member Minnie who will be making her debut as an actress.

Minnie said in a statement through Cube Entertainment, “I always had the desire to act one day. Never did I imagine that I would be able to achieve it so fast.

“It's an honor that I get to show my acting skills for the first time through Netflix. I'm so thankful that I was given such an opportunity. I'll try my best to prepare for the role. Thank you.”

I Wish the World Would End Tomorrow will be produced by Kwon Ik-joon and Kim Jung-shik who produced the series Nonstop” and High Kick, respectively.

Congratulations, Youngjae!