SHINee‘s Minho will be taking on a comedic acting role in SBS‘s new sitcom, ‘Salamander Guru’s Inside Story’, which will air early next year.

Minho will be playing the role of Minhyuk, a genius hacker, alongside actors Im Won Hee and Oh Dal Soo.

A source revealed, “Minho has begun acting preparations by enrolling in the staff cafe and such… He will help lead the story along as a hacker who manipulates the two robbers, played by Im Won Hee and Oh Dal Soo.”

Minho has ventured into acting before with the KBS drama special ‘Pianist’. He played the role of a 20 year old piano genius who became involved in a romantic relationship with Han Ji Hye‘s character, earning much praise for his stable acting ability.

The source added, “Since Minho has shown much wit and sense on variety programs, we are looking forward to his role in the sitcom. Although this is his first comedic role, we believe that he will definitely pull his own weight.”

‘Salamander Guru’s Inside Story’ is SBS’s first sitcom in 5 years and revolves around two robbers who impersonate a guru. The sitcom will air in January of 2012.

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