Rising star Lee Jun-young, born in 1997 and known for his role in Netflix's 'Weak Hero 2', is set to captivate audiences once again in the new drama 'Pump Up the Healthy Love', where he will share a romantic storyline with Jung Eun-ji, who is four years his senior.
Scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, the 30th, at 9:50 PM KST on KBS 2TV, 'Pump Up the Healthy Love' is a heart-pounding comic romance set in a gym. The story follows the passionate gym owner Do Hyun-jung as he helps his anxious gym members transform their lives.
The drama boasts a talented cast including Lee Jun-young, Jung Eun-ji, and Lee Mi-do, with direction by the inventive Park Joon-soo and writing by the witty Kim Ji-soo. As the premiere approaches, anticipation is building for this collaboration of skilled creators. On the 28th, key points to watch for in the show were highlighted.
'Pump Up the Healthy Love' promises to be an unprecedented health drama, set against the backdrop of a gym. This space, filled with the sounds of clanging weights and motivational shouts, serves as both a place of struggle for the gym owner and a site of daily challenges for members eager to change their bodies. Here, people pay for the extreme pain of self-improvement, making it one of the most peculiar services in human history.
Characters like Imi-ran, played by Jung Eun-ji, join the gym with various personal stories. While they aim for fitness goals like strength, weight loss, and posture correction, their true aim is life transformation. The drama will explore the diverse life stories that unfold in this space, offering a fresh perspective on the gym environment.
Lee Jun-young plays the determined gym owner Do Hyun-jung, while Jung Eun-ji portrays the novice gym-goer Imi-ran. To prepare for their roles, both actors underwent significant physical transformations, with Lee Jun-young building muscle and Jung Eun-ji adjusting her diet and exercise routine. Their dramatic before-and-after transformations have already generated buzz.
The chemistry between Lee Jun-young and Jung Eun-ji is a key highlight, expected to bring laughter and excitement to viewers. Their dynamic will anchor the 'com-rom' (comic romance) genre, and audiences are eager to see the synergy between these popular actors.
'Pump Up the Healthy Love' delves into the real stories behind our bodies, not just celebrating beauty but exploring the struggles of people in their 20s and 30s who face various physical and emotional challenges. The drama aims to offer empathy and comfort through the lens of exercise and life at the gym, encouraging viewers to appreciate and love their bodies.
'Pump Up the Healthy Love' premieres on Wednesday, the 30th, at 9:50 PM KST.
Reported by Lee So-jung, TenAsia forusojung@tenasia.co.kr