Actor Lee Sung Min has revealed why he decided to join JTBC's upcoming historical drama Sacred Jewel, marking his reunion with the director of Reborn Rich as he takes on a completely different role.

Set to premiere on December 5, Sacred Jewel stars Lee Sung Min as Choi Gu, a veteran warrior who leads the Yabyeolcho, an elite military unit during the Goryeo Dynasty.

Speaking about his decision to join the drama, Lee Sung Min explained that reuniting with director Jung Dae Yoon, whom he previously worked with on Reborn Rich, was one of his biggest motivations.

“Being able to work with director Jung Dae Yoon again after 'Reborn Rich' was a major motivation for me,” he shared.

The actor also expressed his confidence in screenwriter Jung Hyun Min, whose previous historical drama Jeong Do Jeon left a strong impression on him.

“I really enjoyed watching 'Jeong Do Jeon,' so I trusted the project because it was written by Jung Hyun Min. I was also attracted to its unique subject and story, which felt different from the historical dramas I've seen before,” he explained.

In Sacred Jewel, Lee Sung Min plays Choi Gu, an experienced military commander who has spent most of his life fighting on battlefields.

Despite his impressive leadership and combat experience, Choi Gu is exhausted by years of war and hopes to return to a peaceful life with his family.

Lee Sung Min described the character as a veteran warrior approaching old age, explaining that his strength and emotional exhaustion make him particularly interesting to portray.

“His experience and leadership gained through countless battles, along with the exhaustion that comes from them, are what make the character appealing,” he said.

The actor also revealed that he returned to action training to prepare for the physically demanding role.

“Because the story involves a long journey to find the sacred jewel, physical strength was especially important. I even attended action school again after a long time to prepare for the action scenes,” he shared.

Lee Sung Min added that the drama's historical inspiration makes it a meaningful project and expressed hope that viewers would appreciate the hard work of the cast and production team.

Meanwhile, Sacred Jewel also stars Ahn Bo Hyun as Baek Gyeol, a young commander whose lack of battlefield experience contrasts with Choi Gu's years of military service.

The historical drama follows a dangerous mission to recover a sacred relic believed to have the power to protect the Goryeo kingdom.

Sacred Jewel premieres on December 5 at 10:40 PM KST on JTBC.

Actor Lee Sung Min has revealed why he decided to join JTBC's upcoming historical drama Sacred Jewel, marking his reunion with the director of Reborn Rich as he takes on a completely different role.

Set to premiere on December 5, Sacred Jewel stars Lee Sung Min as Choi Gu, a veteran warrior who leads the Yabyeolcho, an elite military unit during the Goryeo Dynasty.

Speaking about his decision to join the drama, Lee Sung Min explained that reuniting with director Jung Dae Yoon, whom he previously worked with on Reborn Rich, was one of his biggest motivations.

“Being able to work with director Jung Dae Yoon again after 'Reborn Rich' was a major motivation for me,” he shared.

The actor also expressed his confidence in screenwriter Jung Hyun Min, whose previous historical drama Jeong Do Jeon left a strong impression on him.

“I really enjoyed watching 'Jeong Do Jeon,' so I trusted the project because it was written by Jung Hyun Min. I was also attracted to its unique subject and story, which felt different from the historical dramas I've seen before,” he explained.

In Sacred Jewel, Lee Sung Min plays Choi Gu, an experienced military commander who has spent most of his life fighting on battlefields.

Despite his impressive leadership and combat experience, Choi Gu is exhausted by years of war and hopes to return to a peaceful life with his family.

Lee Sung Min described the character as a veteran warrior approaching old age, explaining that his strength and emotional exhaustion make him particularly interesting to portray.

“His experience and leadership gained through countless battles, along with the exhaustion that comes from them, are what make the character appealing,” he said.

The actor also revealed that he returned to action training to prepare for the physically demanding role.

“Because the story involves a long journey to find the sacred jewel, physical strength was especially important. I even attended action school again after a long time to prepare for the action scenes,” he shared.

Lee Sung Min added that the drama's historical inspiration makes it a meaningful project and expressed hope that viewers would appreciate the hard work of the cast and production team.

Meanwhile, Sacred Jewel also stars Ahn Bo Hyun as Baek Gyeol, a young commander whose lack of battlefield experience contrasts with Choi Gu's years of military service.

The historical drama follows a dangerous mission to recover a sacred relic believed to have the power to protect the Goryeo kingdom.

Sacred Jewel premieres on December 5 at 10:40 PM KST on JTBC.