Singer and actor Lee Ji-hoon returns to the small screen after a long absence through "Munmu."
On the 18th Lee Ji-hoon's side announced the news of his appearance in KBS 2TV's epic historical drama "Munmu." With this, Lee Ji-hoon meets viewers in a drama for the first time in nine years since the 2017 finale of the drama "Oh My Geum-bi."
Lee Ji-hoon is a Veteran who has steadily worked as a singer and actor over the past 30 years, and in particular he has constantly honed his acting and expressiveness mainly on musical stages until recently. This depth of skill is drawing attention because it will expand back into drama through this work "Munmu."
Director Kim Young-jo's deep trust played a major role in this casting. Director Kim Young-jo directed works such as "Geuncho Go-wang" and "Jang Yeong-sil," through which he formed ties with Lee Ji-hoon, and he is known to have highly evaluated Lee's diligence shown on set at the time, his excellent affinity with actors and staff, and his serious attitude toward his work. In particular, his appearance as a 30-year veteran actor who still constantly challenges himself and remains active became an important background for casting him in the role of Bidam.
The role of Bidam that Lee Ji-hoon plays in "Munmu" is a character that requires both charisma and a three-dimensional emotional line, and it is an attractive character that has been portrayed intensely in several past works. Lee Ji-hoon has interpreted the character of Bidam in his own colors based on the acting skills and expressiveness he accumulated over many years in musicals and has prepared it in depth.
On the current set he is delivering stable performances based on thorough study and immersion in the character, and production sources say they are highly satisfied with his acting. Expectations are rising over whether he can create another career-defining character through this work.
"Munmu" is a traditional epic historical drama set against Silla's unification of the Three Kingdoms, and it will portray the Munmu king era amid the fierce historical currents with Goguryeo, Baekje and the Tang dynasty. It is a major production with about 30 billion won in production costs invested, drawing attention for its scale and completeness. Along with this, accomplished actors such as Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kangwoo, Park Sung-woong and Jung Woong In appear in large numbers, adding weight to the work.
Meanwhile "Munmu" is in production aiming to broadcast in the second half of 2026. Viewers' attention is focused on what new Bidam Lee Ji-hoon, who has built up depth on stage for a long time, will complete through this work. Much interest and support are expected to follow.<
[Photo] Provided by Eun-chong Ebenezer.
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