Romance 'Endless, You', Returns to Viewers After 4 Years (Comprehensive)

Production presentation held on the 19th... Jung Yong-hwa and others attended"I'm glad it can be released now."Actors Jung Yong-hwa, Hong Seung-hee, Director Yoon Jong-ho, and Actor Han Chae-ah and Jo Jae-yoon (from left) attended the production presentation of Lifetime's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Endless, You' held at The Saint Grand Ballroom in Guro-gu, Seoul on the 19th and shared various stories. /Lifetime[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] The refreshing and lively romance 'Endless, You' by Jung Yong-hwa, a member of the band CNBLUE and an actor, and actor Hong Seung-hee, is finally unveiled. As it is being released to the small screen after a long wait of 4 years, expectations are high for the excitement it will bring.The production presentation of Lifetime's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Endless, You' (written by Byun Sang-soon, directed by Yoon Jong-ho&Lee Seung-hoon) was held at The Saint Grand Ballroom in Guro-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 19th. Director Yoon Jong-ho and actors Jung Yong-hwa, Hong Seung-hee, Han Chae-ah, and Jo Jae-yoon attended the event, highlighting the drama's unique points and encouraging viewership.'Endless, You' is an unprecedented, unpredictable, and audacious romance that begins endlessly when a man, melodrama master actor Eom Tae-bong (Jung Yong-hwa), who has a fatal flaw, meets Oh Hae-ra (Hong Seung-hee), a suspicious woman who believes she is the female lead in his drama.Director Yoon Jong-ho, who returned to romantic comedy after 2 years since tvN's 'Lovely Runner' in 2024, said, "No drama is fun without love." He added, "'Endless, You' is a meaningful work I encountered before 'Lovely Runner.' It was a new challenge for me. I tried my best to bring out the comedy and melodrama."Actors Jung Yong-hwa (left) and Hong Seung-hee will be working together in Lifetime's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Endless, You.' /LifetimeJung Yong-hwa, who returned to dramas after about 3 years since KBS2's 'Brain Cooperation' in 2023, plays top star Eom Tae-bong, who absolutely refuses to film kissing scenes. He said, "I haven't acted in romantic comedies for a while to keep my loyalty to this project," and added, "I filmed it with excitement because it's a fun and warm story."Notably, he, who is the main vocalist of CNBLUE, will portray a tone-deaf character. Jung Yong-hwa said, "It was difficult because I've never been bad at singing," making the audience burst into laughter. He added, "I tried to bring out the comic book-like fun," and "I acted a bit more exaggeratedly. I made it fun."Hong Seung-hee plays Oh Hae-ra, the only daughter of a chaebol family who has lived isolated from the world for a long time. After an accident, she comes to believe she is Cha Hong-du, the female lead in Eom Tae-bong's drama. Hong Seung-hee explained her role, saying, "I had many concerns about playing two roles," and "I acted while thinking that although they seem like two extreme people, they are ultimately one person."Han Chae-ah plays Song Hyun-joo, Eom Tae-bong's first love and his deceased brother's girlfriend. Returning to dramas after 2 years since ENA's 'The Midnight Studio' in 2024, she revealed her close friendship with Jung Yong-hwa. Recalling their experience working together in KBS2's 'Future Choice' in 2013, she said, "Thanks to that, I had an internal sense of closeness, so I could act naturally and comfortably."Jo Jae-yoon transforms into Nam Gung-seok, the butler who has watched over Oh Hae-ra for a long time. He introduced himself as "Beyond being a butler, I also play the role of Oh Hae-ra's father and friend. I am a silent butler who tries to protect Oh Hae-ra until the end." He added, "He is a character shrouded in mystery. It will be shown in an interesting way in the drama."Lifetime's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Endless, You,' a collaboration between Jung Yong-hwa, a member of the band CNBLUE, and actor Hong Seung-hee, will be released for the first time on the 24th at 10 PM. /LifetimeHowever, there are various concerns surrounding 'Endless, You.' Although filming was completed in May 2022, it faced difficulties in scheduling and could not meet viewers for a whopping 4 years. Given the long period of uncertainty, it remains to be seen whether it can meet the expectations of viewers who have experienced rapid trend changes.In response to these criticisms, Director Yoon Jong-ho said, "It's very emotional to be able to release it after 4 years." He recalled, "Not only our drama but also 4-5 other dramas could not be released 4 years ago due to various circumstances. The situation was not good."He then added, "I'm actually glad it can be released now. The youthful sensibility from 4 years ago is charming in a different way than the sensibility of today. Although there are directorial regrets, I think it has been well sublimated into pleasantness. I'm confident that viewers today will find the charm points of our drama more enjoyable."External risks are also challenges that need to be addressed. Lee Yi-kyung, who was embroiled in a personal life controversy last October, appears as Han Jung-woo, a warm 'Daddy Long Legs' character in the play, and the fact that he even missed the production presentation has once again brought the issue to the forefront.Regarding this, Director Yoon explained, "I understand that (Lee Yi-kyung) is busy with filming another project," and "I have been in constant contact with him at a gathering a few days ago, and he conveyed his apologies for not being able to join us today."While it is true that there are many concerns, Director Yoon Jong-ho has shown a firm resolve. He emphasized, "It is a drama that viewers who are living through difficult realities can watch comfortably." He added, "It is a warm story about two protagonists, each with their own pain, growing in their own way. It is a drama that viewers can watch while crying and laughing."Lifetime's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Endless, You,' consisting of a total of 16 episodes, will be released for the first time on the 24th at 10:50 PM on TVING.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]