JTBC's new Wednesday-Thursday drama 'This Love Is Irresistible' (Screenwriter Roh Ji-seol, Director Nam Ki-hoon, Production SLL, C-JeS Studio) is about Lee Hong-jo (Jo Bo-ah), a public servant in the Department of Greenery who gets a forbidden book that was thoroughly sealed 300 years ago, and the victim of the forbidden book. It is an irresistible romance of lawyer Jang Shin-yu (played by Rowoon), who became a lawyer. The sweet and pleasant romance that started with the earnest wishes of those caught up in an inseparable fate gives a different thrill.
Rowoon played the role of Jang Shin-yu, an ace lawyer. Jang Shin-yu is a straight man who seems to have the scent of a well-dried linen shirt in the clear autumn sun, and is a figure that attracts attention wherever he is. However, when the disease of unknown cause becomes severe, he seeks help from Lee Hong-jo, who is said to be the owner of the wooden box to release the curse, with the feeling of grabbing at least a straw. Rowoon raised expectations by mentioning this role as "a new character that has never been played before."
In the past, Rowoon has shown romance acting that enhances immersion by starring in dramas such as 'A day I discovered by chance', 'Senior, don't put on that lipstick' and 'Love story'. In particular, 'Senior, don't put on that lipstick' recently ranked #1 on Netflix in Japan. In addition, in the drama 'Tomorrow', which aired last year, it received favorable reviews for showing a perfect synchro rate with the characters in the original webtoon through detailed character analysis and chemistry with the people around it. Attention is focusing on the fantasy romance that Rowoon will present in the small screen after about a year.
'This Love Is Irresistible' will be broadcast in August.
Kim Seo-yoon, staff reporter seogugu@tenasia.co.kr