Eric, 25 and a member of the boy band Shinhwa, plays his hand at the role of the handsome restless rebel in the most watched soap on television today, “Bulsae (Firebird).” “Bulsae” is only the second acting stint for Eric and is very different from his debut supporting role in last year’s “Nanun Talinda (I’m Running).” Eric’s role in the drama Jung-min, had lost a brother and has a rocky relationship with his father and stepmother. On top of it all, the only girl he wants happens to be the ex-wife of his rival. As for his breakthrough into the world of acting, Eric said that he had always been interested in acting and was looking for the perfect opportunity. As early as July, Eric will go back to rapping, what made him popular in the first place, as Shinwha will be releasing their seventh album.