GOT7's Jinyoung to begin filming for Unknown Seoul alongside Park Bo-young following his military discharge: All we know so far

Jinyoung will soon begin filming the drama Unknown Seoul with actress Park Bo-young, as reported by Naver on November 7, 2024. Jinyoung, a member of the K-pop group GOT7, has officially completed his 18-month military service as an active-duty soldier in the South Korean Army's 11th Mobile Division.

The upcoming romantic series, which explores the lives of twin sisters and their complex journey of identity and love, marks Jinyoung's anticipated return to the screen. He is set to play Ho Soo, a character connected to one of the sisters since their youth. Written by Youth of May's Lee Kang and directed by It’s Okay to Not Be Okay's Park Shin Woo, the drama is expected to air next year.

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Jinyoung's upcoming drama Unknown Seoul: Plot and more about the cast

Unknown Seoul is a romantic drama about twin sisters with vastly different lives, who swap identities through a series of deceptions, embarking on a quest to find true love and understand the meaning of life. In July, it was announced that Park Bo-young is in discussions to portray the twin sisters, with Jinyoung set to play Ho-soo, a character linked to one of the sisters since their school days.

Park Jin-young, born September 22, 1994, is a South Korean singer, actor, and songwriter, known by his stage name Jinyoung. Formerly known as Jr. and Junior, he is a member of the boy band GOT7 and the duo JJ Project.

Jinyoung made his acting debut in Dream High, followed by supporting roles in various dramas before his first lead role in He Is Psychometric. His film debut came in the independent 2016 movie A Stray Goat.

Park Bo-young, born February 12, 1990, is a popular South Korean actress known for her standout roles in film and television. Her notable film credits include Scandal Makers, A Werewolf Boy, and On Your Wedding Day. On television, she gained widespread acclaim for her performances in Oh My Ghost, Strong Girl Bong-soon, Abyss, Doom at Your Service, and Daily Dose of Sunshine.

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More about Jinyoung's military discharge

On November 7, Jinyoung of GOT7 concluded his military service as an active-duty soldier. To celebrate his discharge, fellow members Yugyeom and BamBam made a surprise appearance at the event.

As per Naver, after his discharge, the GOT7 member shared his thoughts with the fans present at the scene. He also acknowledged his comrades in the military, stating:

“I had fun with good friends for a year and a half. I think I've become a lot stronger since I joined the army. I made a promise to the fans that I would come back in style, but I felt like I was discharged in good health, so I wanted to say thank you to the fans.”

Jinyoung further shared updates on his upcoming drama Unknown Seoul, where he will star alongside Park Bo-young. He mentioned that he plans to begin filming the drama, now that he has completed his military service.

Additionally, the singer-actor hinted at a GOT7 comeback, revealing that the group is preparing an album. With some members enlisting soon, they aim to release it before their enlistments, as a way to thank fans. Furthermore, Jinyoung noted that during his last military leave, they had started the album's planning stage together, encouraging fans to look forward to it.

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In other news, fans can catch the GOT7 member in the upcoming 2025 drama The Witch, which he filmed before his enlistment. Based on a webtoon of the same name by Kang Full, this drama tells the story of a man who loves a woman called a 'witch.' Jinyoung plays the male protagonist, Lee Dong-jin, alongside actress Roh Jeong Eui.