Indeed, he is a 'passionate man.' For Yunho (39, real name Jung Yun-ho), an actor and singer in his 22nd year since debut, rest has been a luxury.
Yunho received significant praise for his acting through the Disney Plus original series 'FINE: Country Bumpkins,' which ended on the 13th. He solidified his position as an actor by playing the role of 'Jang Bal-gu,' a thug from Mokpo.
In fact, the character from Gwangju was a perfect fit for him. His dialect and expressive acting left a strong impression on the audience. He made his acting debut in the 2009 MBC drama 'Heading to the Ground,' where he faced harsh criticism for his so-called 'bad acting.'
Nevertheless, Yunho consistently appeared in various drama projects, never letting go of his acting career. He challenged himself in every acting opportunity, including 'Yawang' (SBS) in 2013, 'The Night Watchman's Journal' (MBC) in 2014, and 'I Order You' (SBS Plus) and 'Meloholic' (OCN) in 2015.
In fact, expectations for his dialect acting were somewhat anticipated. In the 2014 film 'Ode to My Father,' he portrayed the idol star Nam Jin during the Vietnam War, receiving praise for showcasing the Jeolla dialect.
They say opportunities come to those who are prepared. For Yunho, the perfect stage for dialect acting was laid out in 'FINE: Country Bumpkins.' What drew even more attention to him was the emergence of memes related to him.
Before the drama's release, Yunho was bringing laughter to the public through memes associated with him. The lyrics of his past solo song 'Thank You' (2021) became a subject of humor and mockery. Known for his upright and proper image, he was in the spotlight for singing a somewhat cringeworthy song titled 'Three Lessons.'
In any case, he received significant attention once again in his 22nd year since debut, coupled with the joy of receiving praise for his acting. Embracing the mockery and laughter directed at him, he has once again transformed into an 'icon of diligence and passion.'
But this is not the end. Yunho is currently working on songs with the goal of releasing a solo album in the second half of this year. As media interviews for the cast of 'FINE: Country Bumpkins' are ongoing due to its popularity, he is taking a cautious approach by not participating in interviews. He is determined to focus steadfastly on his primary career as a singer without getting carried away.
Known as the representative diligent man in the entertainment industry, Yunho is rowing steadily forward without being swayed by the public's attention. Beyond recognition in acting, there is anticipation for what growth moments he will showcase through his primary music stage.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
