Jung Il-woo and Jung In-sun’s ‘Splendid Days’ script reading site

TV Jun 24, 2025

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Photo courtesy of KBS 2TV’s new weekend drama “Splendid Days”
Photo courtesy of KBS 2TV’s new weekend drama “Splendid Days”

‘Splendid Days’ revealed the warm and pleasant script reading scene.

KBS 2TV’s new weekend drama ‘Splendid Days’ (directed by Kim Hyung-seok / written by So Hyun-kyung)is a story of ‘everyone has splendid days.Whether now, in the past, or in the future.A family melodrama that resonates across generations about splendid days that each have different meanings.’

The main characters who will lead ‘Splendid Days’ gathered at the script reading site.Writer So Hyun-kyung, director Kim Hyung-seok, and actors Jung Il-woo(as Lee Ji-hyeok), Jung In-sun(as Ji Eun-oh), Yoon Hyun-min(as Park Sung-jae), Chun Ho-jin(as Lee Sang-cheol), Lee Tae-ran(as Ko Sung-hee), Ban Hyo-jung(as Jo Ok-rye), Yoon Joo-sang(as Kim Jang-soo), Kim Hee-jung(as Kim Da-jeong), Park Sung-geun(as Park Jin-seok), Kim Jung-young(as Jung Soon-hee), Shin Soo-hyun(as Lee Soo-bin), Son Sang-yeon(as Lee Ji-wan), and Park Jung-yeon(as Park Young-ra)all came together as the cast and production crew to herald the birth of a touching weekend drama.

As the script reading began in earnest, the actors immersed themselves in their characters and the script with incredible concentration, filling the scene with deep emotions.Amidst the excitement of the upcoming start and the passion for the work, the actors, filled with passion for acting, heated up the scene even more.

In particular, Jung Il-woo, who plays the capable man Lee Ji-hyeok with a clear distinction between public and private life, and Jung In-sun, who plays the warm and cheerful Ji Eun-oh, boasted outstanding character digestion skills and generously displayed acting synergy.In addition, Yoon Hyun-min, who played the perfect Daddy-Long-Legs Park Sung-jae, showed off the cheerful and sometimes thrilling chemistry between the three actors, raising expectations for the main broadcast.

In addition, at the script reading site, veteran actors who inspire deep trust just by their names, such as Cheon Ho-jin, Lee Tae-ran, Ban Hyo-jung, Yoon Joo-sang, Kim Hee-jung, Park Sung-geun, and Kim Jung-young, displayed their overwhelming presence by fully demonstrating their acting skills.They led the emotional line of the play with the seasoned chemistry that only veteran actors can do.Their excellent acting firmly held the center of the play while also leaving a deep resonance on the set.In addition, the passionate energy and diverse chemistry of new actors such as Shin Soo-hyun, Son Sang-yeon, and Park Jung-yeon were added, making the play even more vivid.

After finishing the script reading, Jung Il-woo said, “I felt both unfamiliar and excited to participate as a new face in a familiar space,” and “The process of revealing the characters ‘emotions one by one is a very attractive piece of work,” expressing his special affection for the drama.

Jeong In-sun continued, “These are people I’ve always wanted to meet at least once.I thought I could run away completely immersed in Eun-oh’s clothes.I will work hard to prepare for this drama so that it can elicit empathy from viewers.”

Lastly, Yoon Hyun-min said, “I hope you will be comforted by watching this piece.I will prepare a performance that is like a comprehensive gift set, so please give me a lot of support,” raising the expectations of potential viewers.

Director Kim Hyung-seok, who is known for his delicate directing skills, and writer So Hyun-kyung, who boasts solid writing skills, have teamed up for the second time in the new KBS 2TV weekend drama ‘Splendid Days’, which is the follow-up to ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ and is scheduled to premiere in August.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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