SEVENTEEN member Jun is set to impress fans with his role in the upcoming Chinese fantasy-comedy historical drama, The Whimsical Return.
On November 18, Pledis Entertainment confirmed that Jun has been cast as Wen Liangjin in the drama, which began filming on November 15.
The series, adapted from the Chinese web novel Tang Zhuan, is the second installment in the drama series of the same name. It will be available on the popular Chinese OTT platform iQIYI.
The Whimsical Return tells a heartfelt story of individuals overcoming hardships to pursue justice and love. Its predecessor, Tang Zhuan, gained massive popularity when it was released in 2018, topping iQIYI’s trending and popularity charts while dominating Weibo’s real-time web drama rankings.
Jun’s character, Wen Liangjin, is a new addition to the second season. Known for his starring role in the 2022 web drama Exclusive Fairytale, where he charmed viewers with youthful romance, fans are eager to see the unique appeal Jun will bring to his new historical role.
At the drama’s opening ceremony, Jun expressed his excitement about this new venture. "This is my first time acting in a historical drama, and it’s a big challenge for me. I’ll do my best to bring this character to life and deliver a performance that fans will enjoy," he shared.
Jun is no stranger to acting, having made his debut in the 2006 film The Pye-Dog, which earned him the Best New Performer award at the Hong Kong Directors’ Guild Awards. He was also the first Chinese child actor nominated for Best New Actor at the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards.
Last year, Jun won the Popularity Award at the Asia Content Awards & Global OTT Awards for his performance in Exclusive Fairytale.
Fans are eagerly anticipating Jun’s performance in The Whimsical Return and how he’ll tackle this fresh challenge in his blossoming acting career.
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