Actors Ahn Jae-hyun (from left), Lee Min-jung, Kim Jae-won, and Kim Jung-hyun attend the press conference for the KBS 2TV new variety program Heart on Wheels on the morning of the 16th at the KBS Art Hall in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, posing for photos. /Courtesy of News1

After 27 years in the industry, actress Lee Min-jung is taking on her first entertainment program bearing her name. This will be through the KBS 2TV program 'Heart on Wheels,' which will be broadcast for the first time on the 16th.

At the production presentation of 'Heart on Wheels' held at KBS in Yeouido, Seoul, Lee Min-jung said, "It’s not easy to have my name in the title of an entertainment program," adding, "Isn’t Boom’s real name Lee Min-ho? I feel like I lack the ability to take the lead in an entertainment show, and since this is my first time, I think they put my name in the title. 'Min' belongs to Boom, and 'Jung' seems to be solely my part. I am getting a lot of help."

She also expressed, "We want to go (to the rural village) and receive and give a lot of warmth, and we want to come back too," noting, "Recently, wildfires have occurred and the elderly are facing many difficulties. I hope we can share warm feelings and have a wholesome time together."

'Heart on Wheels' is a program where essential goods are delivered to various locations in a rural village using a mobile convenience store setup, spending a night delivering items. Lee Min-jung, along with MC Boom, actors Kim Jung-hyun, Ahn Jae-hyun, and Kim Jae-won will contribute to the storytelling. The first broadcast will air at 9:50 p.m. on that day.

This entertainment program's narration is performed by her husband, actor Lee Byung-hun. Regarding this, Lee Min-jung said, "Since it's a program with a good intention, I asked him to lend his talent. He readily agreed," adding, "He recorded it in the tone of the truck vendor character he played in the drama 'Our Blues,' and it came out fun. He is also taking care of childcare while I’m away for 1 night and 2 days."

The production of 'Heart on Wheels' is led by PD Hwang Seong-hoon, who created programs like 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant.' PD Hwang noted, "I have been bringing planning proposals for six years because I wanted to work with Lee Min-jung, and after a long wait, I finally received a response," adding, "Among all the proposals I brought, I chose this program, which is the most challenging."

PD Hwang explained the reason for insisting on Lee Min-jung: "I was curious about her as a person, and I heard she has many skills, so I wanted to work with her," while noting, "She is actually excellent at cooking and prepared 100 servings for a neighborhood party in this program."

Lee Min-jung also mentioned, "When going outside and living, I think a more natural appearance comes out compared to a studio. There are unexpected events, so it’ll be captured amusingly," saying, "It was challenging due to many variables, but looking back at it at home, it has become a memory."