Through the tvN drama ‘Hospital Playlist’ (hereinafter ‘HP’), Jung Jun-won secured mainstream recognition after 10 years since his debut, entering his prime. Portraying the role of Goo Do-won in the drama, his first lead role, he delicately expressed the warmth and seriousness of an obstetrician-gynecologist and resident, maximizing the charm of the character. ‘HP,’ a spin-off drama based on the world of ‘Hospital Playlist,’ garnered significant attention from the early stages of production. Reflecting on that time, Jung Jun-won recalled, “We supported each other and endured by comforting one another, ultimately rewarded by the warm response from viewers.” Like his character in the drama, Jung Jun-won made efforts to quickly build intimacy with junior actors on the actual filming set. Following the conclusion of ‘HP,’ Jung Jun-won is keenly feeling the public’s interest, with his social media followers increasing by tens of times. However, he humbly stated, “Someday, this reaction will also subside, and in the end, only acting will remain as usual.” He expressed his desire to return as a more mature Goo Do-won if a second season of ‘HP’ is produced, stating, “It was the work that first confirmed the potential for melodramatic acting.” With a serious attitude aiming to continue a meaningful acting journey rather than mere popularity, he is simultaneously receiving expectations from both the public and critics.
