Lee Jun Young is making a highly anticipated return to the small screen with KBS 2TV’s new fitness-themed rom-com, 24-Hour Fitness Club! This drama, set to premiere on April 30 at 9:50 PM KST, promises a fun mix of romance, comedy, and muscle-building moments that will get viewers hooked.

In 24-Hour Fitness Club, Lee Jun Young plays Do Hyun Joong, a world-class bodybuilder who suddenly disappears from the spotlight—only to reappear as the owner of an old gym! His past? A frail guy who once struggled to lift a 1.5kg dumbbell, but through hard work and discipline, he transformed into a champion. Now, instead of standing on stage, he’s training gym newbies—but running a business turns out to be harder than lifting weights!

Jung Eun Ji takes on the role of Lee Mi Ran, a woman who joins the gym after a painful breakup. At first, she just wants a revenge glow-up, but she quickly realizes that getting fit is tougher than expected. To truly bring her character to life, Jung Eun Ji even gained weight for the role, proving her dedication to making Mi Ran’s transformation feel real!

• Imi Do plays Rosa, a no-nonsense trainer who isn’t thrilled about her new boss.
• Lee Seung Woo is Alex, a baby-faced muscle man (베이근남) who idolizes Hyun Joong.
• Park Sung Yeon, Lee Ji Hye, and Hong Yoon Hwa form the ‘Witch Trio’, a hilarious group of gym besties who bring endless comedy and heartwarming moments!

With its star-studded cast, 24-Hour Fitness Club is shaping up to be one of the most exciting dramas of the year!

Will Lee Jun Young and Jung Eun Ji bring romantic sparks to the gym, or will it all just be a workout disaster? Find out when 24-Hour Fitness Club premieres on April 30 at 9:50 PM KST

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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