When CNBlue's Lee Jung Shin was cast as Koguryo warrior in the upcoming drama "The Blade and the Flower," his fellow band members worried that his conflicting band and drama schedules would affect his health.
The bass guitarist previously appeared in the drama "My Daughter Seoyoung" as Kang Sung Jae. His casting in that role helped CNBlue achieve the distinction of being the first idol group to have all its members become actors too. So, his fellow band members know from firsthand experience how tiring acting can be.
"The other members are worried," said Lee Jung Shin. "We are going on a world tour and we have a tour in Japan. The drama schedules will overlap. They are concerned about my health, worried that I won't be able to eat right and will have no time to rest."
The drama will also be demanding because it will be his first saeguk.
"I acted in a modern drama and now I am acting in a historical one. There's the responsibility of being historically accurate and at first it's strange," said Lee. "Also I was in a weekend drama but since this is an evening drama, it's a challenge."
In the drama his character Si Woo loves and protects the princess played by Kim Ok Bin. The other member of the love triangle is Yeon Choong played by Uhm Tae Woong.
Group leader and lead vocalist Jung Yong Hwa is perhaps the most famous actor in the group, having played the role of Kang Shin Woo in "You're Beautiful" and Lee Shin in "Heartstrings." He was offered the role in "The Heirs" but said he preferred to concentrate on his music for now.
Lee Jong Hyun, the lead guitar for CNBlue made his acting debut as Kim Seong Won in the film "Acoustic" and made his television debut as Collin Black in "A Gentleman's Dignity." Lee Jong Hyun recently denied rumors that he had been cast in the upcoming drama "The Heirs" with Park Shin Hye, Lee Min Ho and Choi Jin Hyuk. It's the same upcoming drama that CNBlue's leader Jung Yong Hwa recently declined a role in.
Vocalist and drum player Kang Min Hyuk played Cha Se Kwang in "My Husband Got A Family," the shy, hungry Yeo Joon Hee in "Heartstrings" and Hwang Yeon Doo in "It's Okay Daddy's Girl." He also appeared in the film "Acoustic Bakery."
That's a whole lot of talent for one group.
