Memories of King Danjong, Jung Tae-woo's Tears

Actor Jung Tae-woo shared memories of King Danjong, a role he previously played, thanks to the popularity of the movie 'The King and the Jester'. He mentioned the irony that he played Danjong at ages 12 in the drama 'Han Myung-hoe' and 17 in 'The King and the Queen', which coincided with the actual timeline of King Danjong's enthronement and deposition.

Jung Tae-woo described Danjong in 'Han Myung-hoe' as a fearful young king who had everything taken away, and Danjong in 'The King and the Queen' as a king who, knowing everything, suffered more and wanted to protect his loved ones. He revealed that due to the recent popularity of the movie, interest in the Danjong he portrayed in the past has increased, leading him to share photos.

Jung Tae-woo played the role of King Danjong consecutively in 'Han Myung-hoe' in 1994 and 'The King and the Queen' in 1998, earning the affectionate title of 'National Danjong' for his solid acting skills. Videos from his appearance in 'Han Myung-hoe' are also becoming a hot topic on his social media, where he showcased a passionate performance, shedding tears while portraying the young king.

Furthermore, Jung Tae-woo posted a photo alongside Park Ji-hoon, who plays King Danjong in the movie 'The King and the Jester', mentioning that he enjoyed watching the film. The movie 'The King and the Jester' has surpassed 9 million viewers in just 27 days since its release and is performing well at the box office.

Historical dramas about the Joseon Dynasty, starting with the drama 'Jeong Do-jeon', have consistently gained popularity, and the stories of various kings such as Yi Seong-gye, Yi Bang-won, King Sejong, King Danjong, King Sejo, King Yeonsan, and King Seonjo are being re-examined through the small screen.