Little-known facts about the Korean actor who is causing a fever at the Vietnamese box office

Take mother awayis a Vietnamese-Korean cooperation project, directed by Mo Hong-jin and produced by Phan Gia Nhat Linh. According toBox Office Vietnam- an independent box office observer, the film is currently leading the Vietnamese box office, earning more than 88 billion VND after 4 days of release.

In addition to the Vietnamese cast, the film is notable for the appearance of Korean actor Jung Il Woo. His character brings sweet and profound moments, contributing to recreating the most beautiful time in the life of the female lead character played by Hong Dao.

In one scene, the actor has a scene where he plays and sings a Vietnamese song.Stone Tears(Written by Tran Trinh). Jung Il Woo said that even though his role had little Vietnamese dialogue, he still took the time to study on his own and asked his co-stars to guide him through basic sentences.

Jung Il Woo said he accepted the role because he liked the script - revolving around the love and responsibility of a child taking care of an elderly mother."In addition, Vietnam and Korea do not have many collaborative film projects, so I want this to be one of the beginnings,"he said.

During the film's premiere in Vietnam, Jung Il Woo admitted to crying 5 times while watching the film, highly appreciating the acting of Hong Dao and Tuan Tran.

Jung Il Woo was born in 1987 in Seoul (South Korea). Few people know that he comes from a wealthy family with his grandfather being the director of a large hospital. His father is the director of the Kendo Academy, his mother is the head of the Textile Research Institute at Korea University, and has won many awards in the field of culture and arts.

To Asian audiences, he is famous for works such asThe Moon Embracing the Sun, Bossam: Stealing Destiny, Perfect Partner…

Among them, the role in the movieFamily is number 1 (Unstoppable High Kick)Jung Il Woo's 2006 film made a strong impression on Vietnamese audiences. In 2012, he won the "Best Asian Actor" award at theHuading Awards.

Besides, the friendship between Jung Il Woo and Lee Min Ho is also of interest to the audience. The two have been close friends since high school, accompanying each other through many years of their careers.

In 2006, he and Lee Min Ho were involved in a serious car accident while traveling together. The horrific accident killed the driver on the spot, and Lee Min Ho and Jung Il Woo were seriously injured and had to stay in the hospital for months. While Lee Min Ho had to stay in the hospital for nearly a year, Jung Il Woo also suffered a broken pelvis, broken wrist, internal bleeding, and mild memory loss, requiring treatment for 7 months.

In addition, Jung Il Woo was diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm, a dangerous complication that can lead to stroke or sudden death.

After the incident, the actor continued to return to work. However, instead of working hard, he chose traveling as a way to heal his spirit after the ups and downs of life.

In 2024, the Korean actor attracted attention with photos of him traveling to the ancient town of Hoi An, Da Nang, and enjoying the typical cuisine of Quang Nam. The actor said he spent time walking around the old town, eating pho, drinking milk coffee, enjoying draft beer and popular dishes at sidewalk restaurants. The actor even rode a motorbike around Sapa, climbed Fansipan peak, and enjoyed local specialties.

At the end of his trip in Vietnam, the actor expressed on his personal page:"This trip is one of my happiest moments. Wherever I go in Vietnam, there are always fans who recognize me. I am touched by the moments when they give me their warm hearts and share about their lives."

Because of these shares, many fans call him "Vietnamese son-in-law".

Despite his famous career, Jung Il Woo is secretive about his personal life. He has never publicly dated or been involved in any love rumors during his career.

Jung Il Woo admitted that he has been thinking about marriage and feels anxious. The actor said that he has not found a partner that meets his requirements.

At the age of 38, his criteria for choosing a lover is that she is intelligent, friendly, has a pure soul, can sympathize, and can talk a lot with him.