With his latest offer for a fresh new drama, 2 PM member Lee Jun-ho maintains his fortunate run as an actor. The idol-turned-most actor’s recent performance was as King Jeongjo in the fan-favorite sageuk drama The Red Sleeve. Lee Jun-relationship ho’s with Joseon dynasty monarch and Royal Noble Consort Uibin Seon captivated many hearts, solidifying his standing as an actor. Fans of the actor will not have to wait long for his next project.
Lee Jun-ho is yet to accept the main role in the next drama series.
On June 10, a JYP Entertainment spokesperson revealed that Jun-ho has been given a part in the forthcoming drama Unwritten Law. They stated:
“‘Unwritten Law’ is one of the projects for which we have received an offer.” There has been no confirmation.”
According to reports, the actor was invited to play the main role in the action drama. The odd love story of an underprivileged, neglected guy and a relatively unknown musician-actor will be explored in Unwritten Law. Choi Jae-hoon, best known for Hypnosis, The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves To Die, and The Swordsman, will helm the next drama.
Unwritten Law was initially intended to be a feature film. However, the screenplay was quickly changed into a six-episode drama that will now be shown on OTT platforms. While it has not yet been announced if Lee Jun-ho would play the part, fans are delighted merely by the notion. They are looking forward to hearing about any further developments.
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What exactly has Lee Jun Ho been up to?
The actor is currently shooting for the forthcoming romantic comedy-drama King the Land, in which he co-stars with YoonA from Girls’ Generation. For the performance, the 2 PM member will discard his regal garb to portray the suave Chaebol heir Goo Won. The performance of the actor in The Red Sleeve helped the Korean public recognize his potential. He is without a doubt one of the most dynamic and multi-faceted talents in the nation. Lee Jun-ho received the Best Actor award at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards for his outstanding portrayal of the Joseon Emperor. He defeated other excellent performers, including Jung Hae-in and Lee Jung-Jae, to win the honor.
He became the first idol-actor to win the Best Actor in a TV Series award. Lee Jun-ho remarked when he accepted the award:
“I’m the kind of girl who fantasizes about the things she wants to attain. I want to be a better person, one who pleases everyone, including myself. In the future, I shall perform much better.”
In fact, the actor received more than one award that day, including Best Actor. At the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards, Lee Jun-ho also received the Tiktok Popularity Award.The Red Sleeve is one of 2021’s most popular dramas, with its two final episodes achieving average countrywide audience ratings of 17% and 17.4%, respectively.
