Rising Star Jung Hyeon-jun Shines in 'The Haunted Palace' and 'Weak Hero Class 2'

Actor Jung Hyeon-jun is making waves with his performances in various projects.

Jung Hyeon-jun is currently starring in significant productions such as the SBS drama 'The Haunted Palace' (written by Yoon Soo-jung, directed by Yoon Sung-sik) and the Netflix series 'Weak Hero Class 2' (written by Park Hyun-woo and Yoo Soo-min, directed by Yoo Soo-min, executive produced by Han Joon-hee).

Recently, Jung captivated audiences by portraying the young version of the male lead, Yoon Gap (played by Yook Sung-jae), in 'The Haunted Palace.' His performance delivered a high level of engagement, showing a tender side as he stood by the character Yeori, who is oppressed by the villagers, and hinting at the beginning of a youthful romance.

In 'Weak Hero Class 2,' he took on the role of young Park Hoo-min (played by Ryeoun), leaving a lasting impression with his nuanced emotional acting. Jung skillfully depicted the pure childhood of Park Hoo-min and the episode that led to his antagonistic relationship with Na Baek-jin, adding depth to the character.

Jung Hyeon-jun is set to further showcase his acting range in the film 'The Disobey' (directed by Min Kyu-dong), which premieres today (30th).

Jung made his debut in 2017 with the drama 'You Are Too Much' and has since appeared in dramas such as 'Mine,' 'When Flowers Bloom, I Think of the Moon,' 'See You in My 19th Life,' 'Shining Watermelon,' 'Lovers,' and 'The Crown Prince Has Disappeared,' as well as films like 'Parasite' and 'Special Delivery.' Notably, he gained attention for his role as Da-song in 'Parasite.'

Reporter: Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr