[K-Drama] Song Joong-ki returns to romance drama after 9 years

Poster of the drama “My Youth” Courtesy of JTBC — Poster of the drama "My Youth." Courtesy of JTBC

SEOUL, September 05 (AJP) - Actor Song Joong-ki will return to a romance drama for the first time in nine years with a new Friday series on a local cable channel.

"It was exciting to finally find a script that touched me again. I wanted to play a character who feels real and ordinary, and that made filming enjoyable," Song said at a press conference on Thursday.

The series "My Youth" follows a former child star who becomes a florist and reunites with his first love 15 years later. Song plays the lead character, who spent his 20s focused on acting to make a living and begins to rediscover himself after meeting her again.

Song described romance as a genre many actors want to try. "Romance is something most actors dream of doing," he said, adding, "The main reason I took this role was Chun Woo-hee. She was the best partner I could ask for."

Chun, who plays a management agency team manager and Song’s first love, said she accepted the role because of him. "I joined because I trusted Song Joong-ki and wanted to work with him. This drama will remind viewers of their own first love," she said.

The drama premieres Friday at 8:50 p.m. on JTBC.

Im Yoon-seo lyseo0330@ajupress.com