Korean actor Jung Il-woo is set to face a new environment in his career after being chosen to play as the main character in an upcoming TV drama series ‘Love and Lies (Gon Rak Game Ma Ya)’ in Thailand, the public relations company Shall We Talk announced on June 7.
In a statement released by the publicity company, the Korean star will depict the character of Tim, an intelligent, strong, and competent Public Relations head at a big time company, who is a family provider since his younger days after his father had abandoned them. Tim will be wiping out the scandals faced by his artists with false stories.
Because of this new project, Jung will be the first Korean actor to take a lead role Thai drama series.
According to reports, the artist flew to Thailand last June 5 to meet with his co-artists and to begin the taping of the TV drama as well.
Thai actress Mild Wiraporn will be joining Jung in ‘Love and Lies’ as the series’ leading lady. New York and LA-based actor David Lee McInnis from the recently finished Korean hit drama ‘Descendants of the Sun’ is also part of the cast.
Jung, who is recognized for his performances in drama series like ‘The Return of Iljimae’, ‘49 Days’ and ‘The Night Watchman's Journal’, is already 10 years in the Korean entertainment scene.
Before appearing on the Thai TV screen, his Korean fans will first catch him in the upcoming TV series ‘Cinderella and Four Knights’ that is expected to be aired this June. In the drama series, he will portray the character of a rich, desolate, and rebellious. high school student.
