‘The King & The Clown’ Cast Update 2022: Lee Joon Gi, More K-Dramas, Films

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Kam Woo Sung

The 2005 highest grossing film "The King & The Clown" is an enticing drama starring award-winning stars Lee Joon Gi, Jung Jin Young and Kam Woo Sung.

It features a unique plot that hooked its viewers-where two clowns need to make the King laugh to spare their lives-and accumulated a total gross of 75 million USD.

Up until now, the history that "The King & The Clown" created is still unrivaled. Here's what the cast of the film is up to this 2022!

Lee Joon Gi

After playing the lead role of an effeminate clown in the 2005 film, Lee Joon Gi gained further recognition. 

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Lee Joon Gi

This opened doors for him to star in many popular series such as "My Girl," "Two Weeks," "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" and more.

Recently, he appeared in the popular drama "Flower of Evil" with Moon Chae Won. At the moment, he is gracing the small screen with his fantasy action drama "Again My Life" with Kim Ji Eun.

Lee Joon Gi
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Lee Joon Gi
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He portrays the role of a resilient and determined prosecutor who takes down powerful politicians in the series. Don't miss Lee Joon Gi in the finale of "Again My Life" this Saturday on SBS TV!

Jung Jinyoung

Although he has a wide array of works like "Dong Yi," "Angel Eyes" and "Sketch," he is widely known for his portrayal as King Yeonsan in "The King & The Clown."

‘The King & The Clown’ Cast Update 2022: Lee Joon Gi, More K-Dramas, Films
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Jung Jinyoung

In 2021, he joined the star-studded film "A Year-End Medley" with Seo Kang Joon, Lee Kwang Soo, Kang Ha Neul and more. 

Jung Jinyoung also starred in Lee Jin Wook and Kwon Nara's "Bulgasal: Immortal Souls."

‘The King & The Clown’ Cast Update 2022: Lee Joon Gi, More K-Dramas, Films
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Jung Jinyoung

He also busies himself by exploring the directing and producing scene. At the same time, the actor is gearing up for his upcoming drama "Let's Begin the Defense."

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Alongside Lee Kyu Hyung and Jung Ryeo Won, "Let's Begin the Defense" tells the stories of public defenders who get involved in a murder.

‘The King & The Clown’ Cast Update 2022: Lee Joon Gi, More K-Dramas, Films
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Jung Jinyoung

The drama is expected to air in the second half of 2022 or in early 2023.

Kam Woo Sung

Unlike Lee Joon Gi and Jung Jinyoung, Kam Woo Sung's career slowed down as the years passed by.

‘The King & The Clown’ Cast Update 2022: Lee Joon Gi, More K-Dramas, Films
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Kam Woo Sung

In 2018, he won the Daesang (Grand Prize) for his performance in the series "Should We Kiss First?" at the SBS Drama Awards.

His last television appearance was in the SBS drama "Joseon Exorcist" in 2021. The drama didn't last long as it was canceled due to historical distortion controversies.

‘The King & The Clown’ Cast Update 2022: Lee Joon Gi, More K-Dramas, Films
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Kam Woo Sung

In the coming years, fans and viewers are still waiting for the actor's return!

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On the other hand, catch Lee Joon Gi, Jung Jin Young and Kam Woo Sung's "The King & The Clown" now on Netflix!

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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