It is literally a trend.It has a significant share in online communities.It is the story of actor Jung Joon-won, who has a face like a Chow Chow when he smiles and whose sly acting enhances the perfection of his works.

Jung Joon-won plays Gu Do-won, a fourth-year resident in the obstetrics and gynecology department at Jongno Yulje Hospital, in tvN weekend drama ‘Someday, It’s Wise Residency ‘(created by Shin Won-ho, Lee Woo-jung, directed by Lee Min-soo, written by Kim Song-hee).In the drama, Gu Do-won is a fourth-year resident who is called’ Gu Class President ‘by the professors and’ Gu Shin(神) ‘by the juniors.Equipped with a solid composure and determination, as well as fast speed and meticulousness, he is the superman of obstetrics and gynecology who always appears whenever something happens in the hospital and suddenly disappears when the situation is resolved.Since he has both personality and ability, everyone in the hospital, from professors to interns, only looks for Gu Do-won.Although he is a problem solver, he can also be a’ fool ‘in the common parlance.That’s why he is called ‘Hogu Do-won’.And Jung Joon-won, who completed this Gu Do-won, has risen to the ranks of a popular star.He is evaluated as the biggest beneficiary of ‘Someday, It’s Wise Residency ‘.

“The character of Gu Do-won was like a fantasy.I wondered if a person could be this good.I had one goal while acting as Gu Do-won.I wanted the viewers to think,’ I wish I had at least one person like Gu Do-won around me ‘when the drama ended.If they think this way, I think I’ve achieved my goal to some extent.I think the viewers liked Gu Do-won’s affectionate and cool appearance.To me, he’s a life character.It’s an obvious fact.When I was thirsty for acting, Gu Do-won did a lot for me.A lot of things changed.There must be many works that made Jung Joon-won who he is today, but I think ‘Someday, I Will Be a Wise Resident’ and Gu Do-won played a big role.To me, he’s a life work and a life character.I think I’ll remember him for the rest of my life.”

People are calling Jung Joon-won a ‘trend’ and a ‘superstar’.However, Jung Joon-won is waving his hands at this hot interest.He is suddenly declaring his ‘rejection of being a star’.


“A star? Hey, I’m not that much.I’m not a star.Please don’t write that.(Waving his hand repeatedly)I’m a person who is very objective.I know very well that this interest will last.I think people are only interested for a short while because the drama is getting a lot of attention.The interest in me will fade soon after the drama ends.It’s just that I’ve never done a drama that has this kind of buzz, so I’m just enjoying the current situation.Don’t get too excited, just enjoy it a little.I think the interest will fade away quickly.Please don’t write that I’m a star.(Strongly refuses)”

Jung Joon-won, who rejects the word ‘star’ but is full of humanity and does not dislike public attention.He also feels good about the online response.”I feel happy when I see a lot of views on my YouTube club videos or good comments.It’s good.However, since I have nowhere to brag about it, I only brag about it to my mom sometimes.But my mom is not the type to get excited either.She just likes it.She doesn’t show any special reactions.(Laughs)”

Jung Joon-won is called the hidden card of ‘Someday, Wise Resident Life’.He is an actor who put a lot of effort into casting to the point that Director Shin Won-ho himself mentioned him as a ‘hidden card’.”It was such an honor.I was really moved.I wanted to say thank you, but I missed the timing.I want to take this opportunity to say that I am honored and grateful.”


The reason why Jung Joon-won was able to receive attention in ‘Someday, the Life of a Wise Resident’ was not only because of the character of Gu Do-won, but also because of his in-law romance with Oh Yi-young(played by Go Yoon-jung).”I think he got attention because the actor he worked with was(Go)Yoon-jung.Gu Do-won’s popularity was completely completed by Oh Yi-young’s reactions.Even though she’s my younger brother, I learned a lot from her.She’s a smart actor who people around me praise.Our chemistry? It was great.I have a lot of ambitions as an actor and there are many moments that surprise me.When Oh Yi-young looks at Gu Do-won with really loving eyes in the drama, there are times when I’m really surprised.In fact, I put in a lot of effort because of the difference in appearance.(Go)Yoon-jung’s appearance is in the realm of the gods.Since her appearance has its limitations, I think I tried to make it convincing through my acting.(Laughs)”

Jung Joon-won’s strangely addictive way of speaking.It’s a joke.Jung Joon-won is friendly, affectionate, and quirky.”There are quite a few similarities with Gu Do-won.When I act, I don’t try to exclude the character and act.If there’s something about me that’s similar to the character, I try to expand it.What’s your usual personality? I’m quite affectionate.I’m not super sweet.I’m the type that thinks ‘good things are good’.I don’t like conflict.I’m very close with the kids(the first-year residents in the drama).The production team made it a bit forced for me to be friendly, so we became close naturally.The kids also have good personalities.However, since I’m the oldest, I think I should be easygoing, so I tend to be easygoing.In a positive sense, I’ve become a comfortable older brother and an easygoing older brother.(Laughs)”


Now that Jung Joon-won has become well-known to the public, he must prepare for the next project.However, he has no next project.

“Next project? Unfortunately, there isn’t one yet.I want to act happily in a good project.In fact, there aren’t many opportunities to act, rather than good projects or roles.Most actors are like that.I wish more people would see me, but I don’t have the opportunity.I have a thirst for acting.This time, I was able to relieve some of that through ‘Someday, I Will Be a Wise Resident,’ but I want to greet you through another good project.I am grateful for the unexpected interest, and it was an unforgettable six weeks(airing period).I was excited and happy.Thank you so much.”

Hong Se-young, reporter for Donga.com projecthong@donga.com

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