Joo Won returns to the small screen after three years as he completed military service in a suspense and heartwarming drama "Alice."
Joo Won can serenade you with his soothing voice, makes your heart flutter with his great visuals, and will make you cry with his emotional characters in "Good Doctor" and his new drama "Alice."
Musical Actor
He is a former musical actor who, no doubt, can sing and previously perform OST from several dramas that he appears. During fan meets, Jong Won sings for his fans and hits the right notes to keep your blues away.
Jong Won debuted on small acts in KBS2 "King of Baking" 2010 as Kim Tak Goo, where he showed an impressive performance that opened the door to more opportunities. It paved the way for Joo Won as an actor and stars in dramas like "Ojakgyo Brothers," "The Bridal Mask," and "7th Grade Civil Servant." He then appears in movies and accepts to handle variety shows.
Rise in popularity as Park Shi On from "Good Doctor"
One of the impeccable performances that turned his career to rise is his inspiring lead role in KBS2 "Good Doctor." The drama tells the story of a man with high functioning autism who overcomes the stigma and discrimination of the world he is in. Park Shi On's character was never an easy part to take. Jong Won, as an actor, went out to meet people with autism, studied the behaviors, and performed in his best-acting skills.
With great efforts and innate talent, Jong Won captivated the hearts of the viewers and drama surpassed the 20 percent viewership mar. "Good Doctor" received adaptation from the US and Japan. It brought recognition to Joo Won as Best Actor Awards in KBS Drama awards.
In search for truth in "Alice"
After he completed his mandatory military service, Joo Won returned to the small screen with veteran co-star Kim Hee-sun.
In this sci-fi thriller drama with electrifying scenes of a time traveler and the present time, Joo Won plays Park Jin-gyeom, a person who lacks empathy but is smart, kind and has good fighting skills. His mother died, which he regretted not showing much love when she was still alive. He wished to find the culprit and made a revenge for her untimely death.
Joo Won doesn't smile, but his eyes and emotions will touch your heart. He saw Kim Hee-sun in the present as a genius professor who resembles his mother; he shed tears just by looking at her. No words, no actions, but the way he cried will move you.
Joo Won also walks on a high rise building towards the hostage scene in "Alice" with no stunts. The actor has always portrayed a different approach to acting, pure and real!
