Jung Il Woo’s "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" Event Sells Out

Fans in Korea are in for a treat, as actor Jung Il Woo has decided to hold a personal fan event for the last episode of tvN’s popular "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" drama. On December 20, Jung Il Woo will be thanking fans for their endless support by renting out a movie theater and spending a special night with them in time for the drama’s final broadcast.

Jung Il Woo Cast in New Drama Following “Flower Boy Ramyun Shop”

Jung Il Woo (“49 Days,” and “Flower Boy Ramyun Shop”) has been cast for the new MBC drama, “The Moon Embracing the Sun.” He will take the role that was recently offered to “Ojakyo Brother’s” Joo Won. Earlier today, a representative of MBC told local media “OSEN” that Jung Il Woo has indeed accepted the offer and is scheduled for a costume fitting today.

Gong Hyo Jin Reveals Friendship with Jung Il Woo

Gong Hyo Jin, as earlier reported, made a cameo appearance in an episode of “Flower Boys of the Ramen Shop.” The actress played a record shop assistant that helped Jung Il Woo’s character in locating a song. It is further revealed that Gong Hyo Jin’s appearance in the drama is because of her friendship with Jung Il Woo, the series’ main lead.

Jung Il Woo: "If I Don’t Work Hard, It Shows."

Jung Il Woo talks about his acting philosophy, stating, “If I don’t work hard, it shows. Other people might not be able to notice, but I know. I think, ‘Ah, I didn’t try hard so its not coming out right,’ and this hurts me. So when I start a project, I don’t think about anything else. That way, I feel better about myself. Because I am working hard.”

Jung Il Woo’s Upcoming "High Kick 3" Cameo

Jung Il Woo owes the original "High Kick" series ("The Unstoppable High Kick") for shooting him to overnight stardom in 2007, and he cameo’d in the sequel series in 2009. Now he’s heading back to the franchise for a cameo in "High Kick 3: Counterattack of the Short Legs," starring as himself. He plays a senior in high school who falls for an older woman. Jung Il Woo’s storyline will be featured in the show’s 40th episode, which airs next Monday, November 21.

Flower Boy Ramyun Shop Earns Top Ratings Thanks to "Jung Il Woo Effect"

Cable drama “Flower Boy Ramyun Shop” (FBRS) aired its first episode on Oct 31, scoring a respectable 1.19% in ratings of households with tvN, Mnet, Olive and OnStyle cable channels, according to AGB Nielsen Research. Analysis of the ratings also revealed that it as the top drama for female viewers aged between 20 to 30. This age group also constitute 30% of viewers when the ratings of the episode peaked at 2.6%. As ratings for cable programs, these figures mark a promising start for the drama.