India, Feb. 21 -- After being synonymous with action and thriller genres, actor Lee Jun Hyuk has become the new face of romance with his latest K-drama, SBS's 'Love Scout'. He is winning hearts for his turn as the super-efficient secretary and single dad, Yu Eun Ho, in the workplace drama. The show, which also features actor Han Ji-Min as Kang Ji Yun, the workaholic and disorderly CEO of a head-hunting firm, has struck a chord for subverting gender stereotypes. In an exclusive conversation with HT City from Seoul, Jun Hyuk talks about his foray into romance, his trip to India, and his desire to explore international opportunities.

I rarely get to be a part of heart-warming stories, so this project caught my interest. I was also eager to ...