Jung Il-woo: Didn't accept cash when acting in Vietnamese films, revealing the emotional reason!

For Jung Il-woo, cooperating with Vietnam is more than just a film project. From traveling to the decision not to accept the cassette, he has shown a special love for the country, people and Vietnamese cinema.

Jung Il-woo, a talented and multifaceted actor of the Korean entertainment industry, has made a deep impression in the hearts of Asian audiences over the years. Famous for his role as Lee Yoon Ho in the classic sitcom "Family is No. 1" (High Kick!), he not only conquered viewers with his handsome appearance, but also because of his diverse and transformative acting abilities in many different film genres.

From a teenage idol star, Jung Il-woo has gradually affirmed his position as a real actor, an artist with a humanistic soul and especially, a close friend of Vietnam. This article will delve into Jung Il-woo's life and career, from his beginnings to milestones, and also his special imprints in Vietnam.

Childhood and career first steps:

Jung Il-woo was born on September 9, 1987 in Seoul, South Korea. He came from an intellectual family and had a high social status: his father was the director of a Kendo Academy, his mother was the director of the Textile Research Institute at Korea University, and his grandfather was the director of a large hospital. Despite growing up in a full environment, Jung Il-woo still nurtured a passion for the arts and was determined to pursue an acting path. He studied at Seoul Academy of Arts and then completed his senior year at Hanyang University, majoring in Theater and Film.

Jung Il-woo's career began humbly with a small role in the movie "The World of Silence" in 2006. However, it was not until 2007 that his name really exploded thanks to his role as Lee Yoon Ho in the hit sitcom "Family is No. 1". The success of the film not only catapulted Jung Il-woo to the ranks of rising stars, but also ushered in a promising new chapter in his acting career. After this role, he received the New Star award at Mnet's 20's Choice Awards in 2007, affirming his talent and charisma.

Diverse and rich acting career:

Not resting on his laurels, Jung Il-woo continues to challenge himself with more diverse roles. In 2007, he made a strong impression with his role in "SAT – That's Me", a school-themed drama. In the same year, he also won the Best Acting Award for his prickly and cold role in "Goodbye to Trauma".

Each role is a time for Jung Il-woo to renew himself, not letting the audience frame himself in a single model. He has proven his ability to flexibly transform from romantic and humorous roles to roles with complex inner depth.

One of the other notable roles in his career was his role in "The Return of Iljimae" in 2009, a well-invested action historical drama. In 2014, he continued to impress with his portrayal of Prince Lee Rin in The Night Watchman's Journal, a role that earned him the Best Actor award at the MBC Drama Awards, a milestone in his career.

Besides dramas, Jung Il-woo has also participated in many movies, dramas, and reality TV shows. He also tried his hand at singing and acting in music videos, showing his versatility. Some of his notable social contributions include being an honorary ambassador for the Jeonju International Film Festival and the Canadian Tourism Board. In 2008, he was honored to be selected as the representative of the Korean Olympic torch-bearer in Beijing, a great honor for a young artist.

International imprint and special friendship with Lee Min Ho :

Jung Il-woo is not only famous in Korea but also has a large fan base throughout Asia. In 2012, he was honored as the "Best Asian Artist" of the Huading Awards and was invited to participate in popular talk shows in China and Taiwan.

His career is also associated with a close and strong friendship with the famous actor Lee Min Ho. The two have been close friends since high school and have always supported each other in their careers. Although there was a serious traffic accident in 2006, which caused severe injuries to both of them, their friendship has not faded. He and Lee Min Ho often mention each other in interviews and show their appreciation for this special friendship.

Unexpected fate with Vietnam "Bring your mother away":

In recent years, Jung Il-woo has had a special connection with Vietnam. He took a self-sufficient trip to Vietnam in 2024 and expressed his deep love for the food, culture and people here. He shared that this trip gave him a feeling of being "healed" and he had memorable experiences.

His relationship with Vietnam became even deeper when he accepted to participate in the Vietnamese-Korean cooperation film project "Bring my mother away". His role in the film is Jeong-min, a Korean boy who falls in love with a Vietnamese girl. Although this role does not require much Vietnamese dialogue, Jung Il-woo actively asked the director to allow him to confess his love in Vietnamese to fully express the character's feelings. This shows his dedication to the role and respect for Vietnamese culture.

Participating in the film premiere in Ho Chi Minh City. Jung Il-woo made the Vietnamese audience extremely emotional when he shared that he cried 5 times when watching the movie. He gave a lot of praise to the acting of Vietnamese actors, especially artists Hong Dao and Tuan Tran. He also revealed that he accepted this role without taking the cassette because the script touched his heart, reminiscent of his Alzheimer's grandmother. Jung Il-woo's heart and sincerity have received warm love from the audience.

At the premiere of the film, Jung Il-woo expressed his emotion at the feelings of Vietnamese fans and promised to come back to hold a fan meeting. He also made a very special promise: if the film reaches 5 million tickets, he will sing the song "Le Stone" and express his desire to participate in the program "Running Man Vietnam". These sincere shares not only show his love for Vietnam but also promise for future activities, further tightening the relationship between him and the Vietnamese audience.

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