Jo Jung Suk captured the hearts of Kdrama fandom with his affectionate and funny moments in the beloved medical series "Hospital Playlist."
In the two-season tvN drama, the 40-year-old actor took on the role of Lee Ik Ju, an assistant professor of general surgery who specializes in liver transplants.
Moreover, fans are hooked on his on-screen romance with Jeon Mi Do, who played the neurosurgeon Chae Song Hwa.
Jo Jung Suk is one of the stars whose talent is impeccable; he can act, sing, play guitar, and dance, as seen on several "Hospital Playlist" episodes.
Apart from it, he also shows dedication to his roles.
Did You Know? Jo Jung Suk Lost Weight for 'The King 2 Hearts'
In 2012, the South Korean cutie starred in a rom-com Kdrama "The King 2 Hearts" alongside Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi.
He took on the role of Eun Shi Kyung, who served as the elite captain of the army and among the trusty men of the royal empire.
According to an outlet, to adapt to his character, the actor had to lose weight by undergoing a series of training.
Jo Jung Suk's workout routine includes various kinds of weight training and having a strict diet.
With this, the "Two Cops" star successfully lost 8 kgs in just months. Talk about dedication and perseverance, right?
In addition, the former theater actor also spoke about his role and expressed his gratitude for being one of the casts of "The King 2 Hearts."
"I feel I am lucky for being able to star in the role of Eun Si Kyung, although this person is very adhering to principles, which is not very mainstream with the current atmosphere of society, but he is a figure of responsibility and mission. Although most of the time this character is more serious, but I will relaxingly and happily play this role well."
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Jo Jung Suk Flashes his Toned Biceps in New Variety Show Featuring the 'Hospital Playlist' Cast
Since we're on the subject of Jo Jung Suk's fitness journey, tvN unveiled a sneak peek of "Hospital Playlist" casts' new variety show "Mountain Village Life Playlist."
Set to premiere on October 8 at 8:50 p.m. KST, the upcoming program will showcase the friendship of Jeon Mi Do, Jung Kyung Ho, Yoo Yeon Seok, Kim Dae Myung, and of course the resident funnyman Jo Jung Suk as they spent days in a country house.
The 40-year-old actor became a center of attention in the recent trailer after Jung Kyung Ho, Yoo Yeon Seok, and Kim Dae Myung teased Jo Jung Suk with his impressive strength.
It came after "The Nokdu Flower" stars were tasked to clean the huge pots and pans that the group used during their cooking session.
Jo Jung Suk effortlessly lifts the heavy cookware, flaunting his toned arms, making his fellow co-star deliver a loud "wow," signaling that they are impressed with his huge biceps.
However, this made Jo Jung Suk feel embarrassed but laughed at their hilarious reaction.
