Lee Jun Ho has been confirmed to star in the new drama ’Typhoon Company.’ This exciting news was revealed by Star News on the 23rd.
“Typhoon Company” tells the story of a small company and its family as they face the tough challenges of the 1997 IMF crisis. The drama is currently in talks to air in 2025.
Lee Jun Ho Plays the Role of Kang Tae Poong
In “Typhoon Company,” Lee Jun Ho will play Kang Tae Poong, the CEO of Typhoon Company. Kang Tae Poong is determined to protect the company that his late father loved dearly, just like family. Lee Jun Ho will show Kang Tae Poong’s journey as he deals with the heavy pressures of the IMF crisis and grows into a “true adult,” overcoming obstacles with the support of those around him.
Lee Jun Ho’s Previous Successes
Lee Jun Ho has really made a name for himself in the drama industry. After finishing his military service in March 2021, he starred as Lee San in MBC’s “The Red Sleeve,” which wrapped up in January of the following year and brought him huge popularity. For his performance in “The Red Sleeve,” he won several awards, including:
- Best Actor Award in the Mini-series category at the 2021 MBC Drama Awards
- Best Actor Award in the TV category at the 2022 Baeksang Arts Awards
- Grand Prize (Actor of the Year) at the 2022 Asia Artist Awards
His next project, JTBC’s “King the Land,” was also a hit. “King the Land,” which finished airing in August last year, even topped the Netflix Global Top 10 Series (Non-English) list. Thanks to the show’s popularity, Lee Jun Ho won the Grand Prize (Actor of the Year) at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards. Right now, he’s busy filming the Netflix series “Cashero.” After “Cashero,” fans are really looking forward to seeing him back on screen in “Typhoon Company” and wondering if he will keep up his amazing success.
Director Lee Na-jung Leads the Project
“Typhoon Company” will be directed by Lee Na-jung, who is known for her skillful direction in dramas like “Fight for My Way,” “Love Alarm,” “Mine,” and “See You in My 19th Life.”
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