It has already been a year since actor the late Jeong Myung-hwan, who showed unparalleled charisma, left us.
May 8, 2026, marks the first anniversary of the death of the late Jeong Myung-hwan. The late Jeong passed away on May 8, 2025, from a myocardial infarction. He was 65.
A graduate of Anyang Arts High School, the late Jeong Myung-hwan debuted in 1986 as part of MBC's 18th open recruitment of actors and drew attention from the start for his steady vocalization and intense gaze. The late Jeong, who cemented his name by winning the male newcomer award at the 1991 MBC Drama Awards, led a golden era of drama alongside classmates such as Lee Jae-ryong and Park Sang-won.
The late Jeong Myung-hwan demonstrated his true worth in historical dramas. Among historical dramas such as "The Joseon Dynasty 500 Years", "Heo Jun", "Sangdo", "Shin Don", "Yeon Gaesomun" and "Yi San", he played the role of Baechunsoo, a Podo-cheong official, in "Heo Jun," showing principled yet humane acting, and appeared as Kim Gwi-ju in "Yi San."
The late Jeong Myung-hwan showed his presence across genres, not only in historical dramas but also in period pieces and contemporary plays. He appeared in "Investigation Captain", "Special Committee for the Prosecution of Anti-national Activities", "The Third Republic", "If You Love", "Open Your Heart", "Palace of Dreams", "There Is a Bluebird", "Sunflower", "Spring", "Eosa Chuldu", "Step-mother", "Into the Sun", "Frozen Point", "Smile of Spring Day", "The Fifth Republic", and "Into the Flames."
Although reported to have married in 2009 and later divorced, the late Jeong Myung-hwan was also famous as a fishing enthusiast. In 2015, he finished as runner-up in the 14th Benge-dom fishing championship held in the Odo Islands, Japan.
The late Jeong Myung-hwan, who showed unmatched charisma across historical and contemporary dramas, left suddenly, evoking sorrow; today is a day to remember him.
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