Lee Jung Jae is filming the lead role for tvN's new drama "Annoying Love", scheduled to air in the second half of this year.
This will be the first time the actor has appeared in a Korean prime-time drama in 6 years, since JTBC's "Chief of Staff" in 2019.
Annoying Love tells the story of a national actor who has lost his passion and an outstanding journalist who has lost his position. When they overcome prejudice, they experience maturity and change together.
Lee Jung Jae will play Im Hyun Joon, an actor who plays a police officer, who dreams of becoming a "romance comedy prince". He will develop a romantic relationship with the character Wi Jung Shin played by Lim Ji Yeon, a new journalist who has moved from politics to become an entertainment reporter.
Thanks to his role as Gi-hun in 3 seasons of the hit series Squid Game released on Netflix since 2021, Lee Jung Jae has become a globally famous Korean actor.
Squid Game is one of the most successful TV projects of the online platform Netflix to date. In particular, the role of Gi-hun helped Lee Jung Jae win the Best Actor award at many prestigious film awards such as Emmy Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, Critics' Choice Super Awards...
After the explosion of Squid Game, audiences are interested in Lee Jung Jaes next project.
Annoying Love is a romantic film, a genre that the 52-year-old actor has not participated in for a long time. Many viewers are curious and excited about the new role played by Lee Jung Jae, as well as his on-screen chemistry with 18-year-old co-star Lim Ji Yeon.
Previously, when the project Annoying Love announced the cast, there was controversy over the age difference between Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon. The audience is concerned that the huge age gap could make it difficult to portray the main couple's romantic relationship.
In a recent interview, Lee Jung Jae said: "Although Squid Game was a big success, actors cannot work just to pursue success.
I have pursued this career for a long time, with both successful and unsuccessful projects. Actors should focus on their work and continue to think about how to improve their acting.
With Annoying Love, Im trying to find a way to make this project even more enjoyable.
Lee Jung Jae affirmed that he was very happy and comfortable filming with Lim Ji Yeon.
