Jo Jun-young (affiliated with SME) has confirmed his appearance in "Class 2's Lee Hee-soo" and will be actively involved in acting.
The drama "Class 2's Lee Hee-soo," which is drawing attention due to Jo Jun-young's participation, is a coming-of-age romance that contains a story everyone has experienced, from first love and friendship to the pain of heartbreak, centered around the ordinary boy Hee-soo (played by Ahn Ji-ho), who has worries he cannot share with anyone. It is gaining attention as a drama adaptation of the popular webtoon of the same name.
In this work, Jo Jun-young will play the role of "Chan-young," Hee-soo's crush, a character who is perfect in every aspect—including appearance, personality, academics, and athletic ability—but has lived feeling inferior in comparison to his older brother. He is expected to portray the character's struggles and growth with his own unique flair, making it more three-dimensional and captivating.
In particular, Jo Jun-young has reportedly immersed himself in the character by repeatedly practicing from the basics to skills applicable in real life, working with professional instructors to perfectly embody a character who dreams of being a tennis player.
Above all, Jo Jun-young has shown stable acting in various works such as the drama "IDOL (아이돌: The Coup)," "Live On," "All the Things We Loved," and "Recipient," along with the film "Happy New Year." He has gradually expanded his own territory, drawing attention to the new transformation he will present through "Class 2's Lee Hee-soo."
Additionally, Jo Jun-young is expected to showcase diverse transitions, portraying the chaebol wannabe returnee Cha Ji-won in the new MBC Friday-Saturday drama "Crushology 101," which premieres on April 4, and the free-spirited younger male lead Ban I-dam in the new KBS Joy Monday-Tuesday drama "Dear M," which premieres on April 14.
Meanwhile, "Class 2's Lee Hee-soo," which allows viewers to see Jo Jun-young's multifaceted aspects, will be released every Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. starting from the 28th through the global platform Heavenly.
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