Jung Il-woo returns to the home theater after 2 years… Challenges KBS weekend drama Crown Prince

Jun 17, 2025

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Photo courtesy of Jay One International Company
Photo courtesy of Jay One International Company
Actor Jung Il-woo will be starring in ‘Splendid Days’.

KBS 2TV’s new weekend drama ‘Splendid Days’, which will be broadcast for the first time in August, is a story of a family melodrama that resonates across generations about ‘splendid days that everyone has.Whether now, in the past, or in the future.’

Jung Il-woo plays the role of Lee Ji-hyeok, a capable person who is recognized in both work and love.

Lee Ji-hyeok is a character who is proactive, cool-headed, but also has a sense of humor.He appears glamorous, but after experiencing rock bottom in life, he overcomes trials and tribulations to find the true meaning of life.

Since his debut in 2006, Jung Il-woo has been active in various works and has displayed a wide spectrum of acting.He has received love from the public through his appearances in dramas such as ‘Good Job’, ‘Bossam: Steal the Fate’, ‘The Moon Embracing the Sun’, ‘Haechi’, ‘Cinderella and Four Knights’, and ‘Golden Rainbow’.

As Jung Il-woo has always delivered impressive performances in every work, much attention is being paid to the character and acting he will present in ‘Splendid Days’.

Also, Jung Il-woo, who recently finished his solo fan meeting in Japan and has been actively engaged in charity work as a public relations ambassador for the Korean Red Cross, is highly anticipated to show his face in his new work.Jung Il-woo is scheduled to meet the audience through ‘Splendid Days’ as well as the Korean-Vietnamese joint film ‘Going to Abandon Mom’.


Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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