Director Hopes ‘Pump Up the Healthy Love’ Revives KBS Drama Slot
Apr 29, 2025
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On the afternoon of the 29th, KBS 2TV's new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Pump Up the Healthy Love’(directed by Park Joon-soo, Choi Yeon-soo/scripted by Kim Ji-soo/produced by CJ ENM STUDIOS, main factory, Monster Union, Keist) was held at The St. in Guro-gu, Seoul. Director Park Joon-soo and actors Lee Joon-young, Jung Eun-ji, Lee Mi-do, Lee Seung-woo, Park Sung-yeon, Lee Ji-hye and Hong Yoon-hwa attended the event.
'24 o'clock Health Club' is a heart-throbbing (筋) growth comedy (comical romance) that unfolds with Helchi-kwang full of grit, Do Hyun-joong, and Helin, who is worried about too much, dramatically corrects the lives of members. The meeting of box office producers such as Lee Joon-young and Jung Eun-ji, the material of the play set in the gym, is drawing attention.
Director Park Joon-soo said, "I thought a lot about how to reach the viewers well through the '24 o'clock Health Club'." "Rather than just thinking of a suitable comedy, I tried to find a point that could appeal to the younger generation"We tried to be loved by many viewers on various platforms as well as ratings."
In this work centered on exercise, the actors' preparation for roles was also mentioned. Director Park said, `Exercise is not something that someone tells you to do. All the actors put in extreme effort"Especially, actor Lee Joon-young was always able to see him exercising and eating chicken breasts on the set. I appreciated your dedication to the leading role," he said.
KBS 2TV's new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Pump Up the Healthy Love’ will premiere at 9:50 p.m. on the 30th.
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