In "Crushology 101," Jo Jun-young has perfectly embodied the romance genre.
Jo Jun-young transforms into the wealthy third-generation chaebol "Cha Ji-won" in the MBC weekend drama "Crushology 101" (written by Seong So-eun, directed by Kim Ji-hoon and Lee Seul, produced by Kakao Entertainment), captivating viewers with his warm affection and delicate consideration as he brilliantly plays the role of Bani's (No Jung-ui) tall senior.
In last week's broadcast, Cha Ji-won decided to go to the U.S. after seeing Bani (No Jung-ui) and Hwang Jae-yeol (Lee Chae-min) together, leaving viewers with a poignant scene as he turned away without expressing his feelings for Bani.
In this process, Jo Jun-young thoughtfully portrayed Cha Ji-won's unrequited love, showing how feelings for Bani shifted from curiosity to love through delicate acting, while also displaying an unwavering commitment to Bani that continued to inspire "one-hood" among viewers.
In this way, Jo Jun-young made efforts from various angles to create a character that induces strong immersion, first expressing Cha Ji-won's abundant background and ease by meticulously detailing everything from his wardrobe to his breathing, speech, and walking.
Furthermore, Jo Jun-young invested great effort to ensure Cha Ji-won's kindness and warmth were naturally reflected in the work, often spending time with co-stars and engaging in many conversations about the scenes, including Bani and her friends and younger sister Cha Hae-won (played by Chae Je-ni).
As a result, Jo Jun-young has emerged as a top pick for the leading boyfriend candidates, earning various nicknames like "unicorn crush" and "wannabe college student" and generating anticipation for the impressive charm he will showcase until the end of "Crushology 101" and the infinite prospects ahead.
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