Jung Joon Won Reflects on Rising Fame and Jokes About Visual Criticism After Starring in Hit Drama Resident Playbook with Unbelievably Beautiful Go Youn Jung

Actor Jung Joon Won recently shared his thoughts on the success of the tvN drama ‘Resident Playbook’ and his on-screen romance with Go Youn Jung. The show, a spin-off of ‘Hospital Playlist’, concluded its run on May 18.

Jung Joon Won met with iMBC in Gangnam, Seoul, after the final episode of the drama. He spoke about his role and the unexpected popularity of his character and his relationship with Go Youn Jung.

Playing Koo Do Won and Unexpected Chemistry

In ‘Resident Playbook’, Jung Joon Won played Koo Do Won, a fourth-year OB-GYN resident. His character was involved in a romance with Oh Yi Young, played by Go Youn Jung. Their chemistry became a favorite among viewers.

Jung Joon Won said he did not expect the “Okoo couple,” a name given by fans combining Oh Yi Young and Koo Do Won, to be so popular. He thought the drama would mainly focus on the residents’ professional development. He did not anticipate so much interest in their romantic storyline.

He also mentioned that he was worried when he found out Go Youn Jung would be his romantic co-star. He wondered if he could make their relationship believable to the audience. Jung Joon Won described Do Won’s character as almost perfect. He believed that if he acted well, he could make the character real.

To make everyone comfortable, Jung Joon Won tried to act more like a friend to Go Youn Jung and the other cast members in the OB-GYN department. This helped to bridge any age gap.

Growth in Recognition

The popularity of ‘Resident Playbook’ also brought a lot more attention to Jung Joon Won. His Instagram follower count increased significantly, from about 3,000 before the show aired to over 400,000. This is a hundredfold increase. He laughed when he said he checks his follower count every day with a smile.

Jung Joon Won also paid close attention to what viewers were saying about the show and his character. He remembered that there were different reactions at first, but people slowly started to like his character more. One comment he remembered said, “He’s winning me over with each episode.”

He expected some negative comments, as people online can sometimes be critical. However, he felt it was better to have people talking about him than not at all. He also talked about Go Youn Jung’s looks.

“Go Youn Jung is unbelievably beautiful—almost unreal,” he stated. “The storyline has her falling for me, and that’s just not something that would happen in real life. So I understood where the skepticism came from,” he added with a laugh.

When asked if he put extra effort into his appearance for the role, Jung Joon Won joked that it was “a losing battle” no matter how hard he tried. He focused on his acting. He also expressed thanks to Go Youn Jung, saying her strong performance helped convince viewers who were unsure at first.

Concluding the Story of Yulje Hospital Residents

‘Resident Playbook’ concluded with its 12th episode on May 18. The drama explored the lives of medical residents at Yulje Hospital in Jongno, showing their journey of denial, growth, and acceptance as they worked to become doctors. Go Youn Jung played a main role in the series.

The show focused on the challenges and experiences of these new doctors. Its blend of medical drama and unexpected romantic elements gained a wide following. The success of the “Okoo couple” was a highlight for many viewers.

Jung Joon Won’s career has seen a significant boost from his role in ‘Resident Playbook’. He continues to engage with fans and reflects on the positive reception of the drama.

CREDITS: iMBC

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