The tvN weekend drama 'Someday, Seulgi's Life as a Doctor' (hereinafter 'Resident Playbook') was able to finish strong despite early concerns about the reality of the residents' strike. The driving force behind this success? It was thanks to the romantic appeal of the male lead actor Jung Jun-won. Overcoming the age gap and artistic style with partner Go Youn-jung, Jung Jun-won's charm is the top secret to 'Resident Playbook's' popularity.
In a recent interview at a cafe in Gangnam, Seoul, Jung Jun-won praised Go Youn-jung's beauty, describing it as divine. "I am good at self-objectivity, so I asked the director if it was okay. I could understand if I had a one-sided love for Oh Yi-young, but Oh Yi-young liking me? I wondered if the viewers would accept that, but since the character is cool, I supported myself by thinking it would be fine," he said humbly.
Jung Jun-won took on the title role in his first drama as Ku Do-won, a fourth-year resident in the obstetrics and gynecology department at Jongno Yulje Hospital, in the recently concluded 'Resident Playbook.' He even handled a complicated romance with partner Go Youn-jung, who plays his one-year junior resident, Oh Yi-young. The contrasting appeal of Jung Jun-won and the glamorous visuals of Go Youn-jung are distinctly noticeable in their two-shot scenes. In reality, there is an 8-year age gap between the two, but their chemistry transcended this difference.
Jung Jun-won commented on Go Youn-jung, saying, "It was wonderful. She is very ambitious as an actress, so there were many surprising moments while acting together. I believe it was because I worked with Go Youn-jung that I received so much attention. Ku Do-won's performance relied heavily on Oh Yi-young's reactions. Though she is younger, I learned a lot from her. She is an amazing actress. She received high praise on set as well."
Regarding the mixed reactions to the romance with Go Youn-jung, Jung Jun-won noted, "I anticipated those responses before starting. I expected such reactions to come. I didn’t feel bad about it; I knew the viewers might think that way. However, I had hope that public opinion could change because the character has a certain strength. There are people who like her, and there are bound to be people who dislike her as well."
Throughout his career, Jung Jun-won has made his presence known in various works, including films like 'Drug King,' 'Dongju,' 'Park Yeol,' 'The Table,' and 'Little Forest,' as well as dramas like 'VIP,' 'Hush,' and 'My Name.' The character Ku Do-won is a kind and attractive figure that makes you forget his previous roles. It was possible because the actor is Jung Jun-won and because his on-screen love was played by Go Youn-jung.
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