Jo Jung Suk might be venturing into the world of music variety shows!
On September 22, SPOTV NEWS reported that Jo Jung Suk is currently in talks to join tvN’s new music variety program, which is being developed by producing director (PD) Yang Jung Woo.
In response to the report, tvN shared, “PD Yang Jung Woo is planning a new music variety show. While it’s true that [he] had extended an offer to Jo Jung Suk to join, his participation has not been confirmed.”
A representative from Jo Jung Suk’s agency also commented, “[Jo Jung Suk] is receiving many offers for movies, dramas, and variety shows. The mentioned variety show is one of them. It’s true he has been offered to join PD Yang Jung Woo’s new variety show, but nothing has been confirmed yet.”
PD Yang Jung Woo is known for directing popular variety shows such as Kang Ho Dong’s “The Ramyeonator,” “The Dictionary of Useless Knowledge” series, and “Racket Boys.” Previously, he also worked with Jo Jung Suk on “Youth Over Flowers: Iceland.”
Jo Jung Suk, who debuted as a musical actor, is widely recognized for his deep love and passion for music. In the hit tvN drama “Hospital Playlist,” he showcased his versatility by excelling in both acting and music. In 2021, his rendition of “I Like You” for “Hospital Playlist 2” OST earned him the Best OST award at the 2021 MAMA. Additionally, he has candidly shared in interviews that he enjoys watching various music-related variety shows and has gained a reputation as a “music variety enthusiast.”
Are you excited to potentially see Jo Jung Suk in a new variety show?
cr: Soompi