"Consolation through exercise...I hope young people will sympathize." Lee Joon-young and Jung Eun-ji's near growth period is 24:00 at the fitness club
Apr 29, 2025
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Director Park Joon-soo, 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 production presentation held at The St. in Guro-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 29th to express their extraordinary determination for the work.
'24:00 Health Club' is a heart-throbbing (筋) growing comic romance in which Do Hyun-joong (Lee Joon-young), the director of the gritty Helchi-kwang, corrects his life with his members. Director Park Jun-soo said, `I wanted to draw a growth period through the body"It contains various episodes unfolding through the fitness club."
It is noteworthy that this work has expanded beyond the subject of exercise to a story that comforts the concerns of life. Lee Joon-young said, "At first, I thought it was a work that focused only on exercise"When I met the director and listened to the story, I felt comfort in taking care of the pain or difficult emotions," he said, explaining the reason for choosing the work. "Even though I was stuck in the gym, I wanted to try it no matter what."," he added.
Lee Joon-young devoted himself to making his body by exercising twice a day and maintaining a chicken breast diet for Do Hyun-joong, a former world-renowned bodybuilder in the play. "The fear of exercise has disappeared."I want to be called a lot as a provincial director" he expressed his ambition. Jung Eun-ji also worked hard to prepare the character by going back and forth between increasing and decreasing. "The movement that started with a disc in the waist became more valuable through this work."I gained confidence that I could handle my body on my own, he said."
Hong Yun-hwa, who decided to exercise, was applauded for saying, "'I realized that the health of my body and mind is true happiness while working on the work.'" Lee Mi-do took on the role of a trainer and challenged herself properly for the first time"I even got exercise guidance from Jung Eun-ji during the shooting," he said with a smile.
Director Park Joon-soo's determination for this film, which aims to revive KBS 2TV's Wednesday-Thursday drama, was also extraordinary. He pondered how to appeal to the younger generation"It's ready to work on a variety of platforms as well as ratings." he said. Especially for Lee Joon-young, he was suitable for the role of Do Hyun-joong because he was an actor with both appearance, acting skills, and physicality"sent confidence.
Park Sung-yeon, Lee Ji-hye, and Hong Yoon-hwa, who play the role of the "Health Club Beauty Three Musketeers," appear as menopausal women, weak housewives, and energetic fitness club members, respectively, adding vitality to the play. In fact, they met often and talked about exercise and daily life and built a strong teamwork.
The chemistry between Lee Joon-young and Jung Eun-ji is also a point to watch. Jung Eun-ji said, `Lee Joon-young is a creative and well-bodied actor,' adding, `It was fun to accept the ad-libs and continue the rally together.' Lee Joon-young played a big role in saving the atmosphere of the scene, saying, "Jeong Eun-ji is a charismatic and harmless senior."," he replied.
Director Park Joon-soo expressed his expectation, saying, `In the past, exercise did not come deep into life, but these days it has become a big part of life.' `Young viewers will be able to sympathize with the change in life through exercise.'
KBS 2TV '24:00 Health Club' will premiere at 10 p.m. on May 8th.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
