Jung Sung-il Takes on Comedy in New Series 'Payment Please'

Actor Jung Sung-il (46) has been cast in the new comedy series 'Payment Please'. Last October, he announced his divorce after nine years of marriage.

Jung Sung-il will star as Yoon Ji-hyuk, the head of a detective agency, in the comedy series 'Payment Please', produced by the YouTube channel 'Bba-ddeon-ers'. The series revolves around a detective agency that solves any problem for money, featuring episodic stories where they tackle various requests in their unique style. Each episode introduces new cases and guest stars, aiming for both popularity and freshness.

In the series, Jung Sung-il plays Yoon Ji-hyuk, a former National Intelligence Service ace who now runs the agency 'One Solution'. His character is a witty, quick-thinking man with a flair for exaggeration, serving as a key figure in the narrative. The show will explore his journey from an intelligence agent to a detective agency head, interweaving past and present cases to showcase his multifaceted charm.

Jung Sung-il's venture into comedy with 'Payment Please' promises to deliver unique humor through bizarre incidents and unpredictable plot twists during the problem-solving process. Additionally, audiences are eager to see the chemistry between Jung and actor Moon Sang-hoon, who plays Moon Sang-rok, an eccentric profiler and employee at 'One Solution'.

Jung Sung-il gained recognition for his role as Ha Do-young in the Netflix series 'The Glory'. He has since appeared in the Netflix original film 'Jeon, Ran', the movie 'Murder Report', and Disney+ series 'Trigger' and 'Made in Korea', showcasing his nuanced acting skills and versatility, earning him widespread acclaim.

The new comedy series 'Payment Please', featuring Jung Sung-il, will premiere on Sunday, the 12th, at 1 PM on the YouTube channel 'Bba-ddeon-ers'.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr