Lee Jun Young Joins IU, Park Bo Gum as Lead Star in Upcoming Romance Drama
Viewers will get to see an interesting team-up as Lee Jun Young is confirmed to star in "You Have Done Well" along with Park Bo Gum and IU.
Helmed by "Misaeng (Incomplete Life)," "Signal," and "My Mister" director Kim Won Seok, along with screenwriter Im Sang Choon who penned the hit K-drama "Fight for My Way," the trio is set to headline the upcoming romance drama.
Lee Jun Young Plays Lead Star in IU and Park Bo Gum's New Drama
According to reports, Lee Jun Young's agency, Jflex Entertainment, confirmed the actor's appearance and shared that he had joined the script reading.
As for his role, it is yet to confirm which character will he be playing.
On the other hand, the upcoming romance drama depicts the story of Ae Soon, played by IU, and Gwan Shik, portrayed by Park Bo Gum.
Set in the 1950s, the two were born on Jeju Island with the series showcasing their love story.
In the upcoming K-drama, Ae Soon is described as someone who grew up in a middle-class family. She isn't well off but her character is full of positivity.
Her lifelong dream is to become a poet but due to their family's financial struggle, she is unable to attend school.
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Meanwhile, Gwan Shik has always been by Ae Soon's side. Although he isn't romantic and couldn't show his emotions, especially in front of Ae Soon, he has been loving her since the beginning.
Apart from the trio, Moon So Ri and Park Hae Soon also joined as the main leads. The two veteran stars will play the younger version of Ae Soon and Gwan Shik.
While officials are still completing the cast lineup, "You Have Done Well" is scheduled to premiere sometime this 2023.
Lee Jun Young's Upcoming Dramas
Besides his team-up with IU and Park Bo Gum, Lee Jun Young has a slew of projects this 2023.
After his K-drama "May I Help You" and his big screen debut "Love and Leashes," the singer-actor is set to star in multiple series and movies.
Lee Jun Young will join the cast of Netflix's "Mask Girl" headlined by Go Hyun Jung, Nana, and Ahn Jae Hong.
Viewers will get to see the U-Kiss member as the series air on June 2023.
In addition, he is also in talks to star in the upcoming drama "Royal Loader" with Kim Nam Gil.
From K-dramas, Lee Jun Young is booked and busy with his big-screen projects.
After "Love and Leases" he is set to join the webtoon-based film "Brave Citizen" with Shin Hye Sun.
