Park Seo-joon’s Ex-Girlfriend Is Won Ji-an “‘Waiting for Gyeongdo’ Reveals Casting Lineup”
JTBC’s new drama “Waiting for Gyeongdo” tells the story of Lee Gyeong-do (played by Park Seo-joon) and Seo Ji-woo (played by Won Ji-an), who reunite under unusual circumstances: as a journalist who wrote an article about an affair scandal and the wife of the scandal’s central figure. The series follows their bittersweet and deeply touching romantic journey.
In the drama, Park Seo-joon plays Lee Gyeong-do, a reporter for the entertainment section of Dongwoon Ilbo. Gyeong-do is a down-to-earth office worker with no particularly sharp edges or eccentric traits. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters his ex-girlfriend, Seo Ji-woo (Won Ji An), whose husband becomes the subject of a sensational affair scandal. Their paths cross again, plunging him into a chaotic and unpredictable daily life. Anticipation is high for Park Seo-joon’s transformative performance as he brings Gyeong-do’s tumultuous life to the screen.
Adding to the buzz, 2025’s most promising rookie, Won Ji-an, joins the cast. She plays Seo Ji-woo, Lee Gyeong-do’s (Park Seo-joon) first love, exuding an unpredictable and irresistible charm.
Seo Ji-woo is the second daughter of Group J, known for both her stunning beauty and bold attitude. She secretly struggles with the reckless behavior of her problematic husband. When her ex-boyfriend Gyeong-do exposes her husband’s affair, it leads to her divorce. As she faces the worst moment of her life, she crosses paths with the man she once loved the most, setting the stage for an unpredictable journey. Won Ji-an’s portrayal of Seo Ji-woo’s rollercoaster emotions is highly anticipated.
“Waiting for Gyeongdo” unfolds the intense and tumultuous love story of a man who first met his former lover in a college theater club at the age of 20. After a fiery relationship marked by breakups and reunions, they meet again under unforeseen circumstances.
The drama promises to resonate deeply with viewers by weaving together the heartwarming and humorous present-day encounters of the two protagonists with flashbacks to their fresh and youthful love in the past. The interplay between the two timelines is expected to evoke strong empathy and immersion.
Lee El takes on the role of Seo Ji-yeon, Ji-woo’s older sister. In contrast to her troublemaker celebrity sister Ji-woo, Seo Ji-yeon exudes calm elegance, and Lee El is expected to fully embody the character.
Lee Joo Young injects energy into the drama as Park Se-young, a member of the university theater club alongside Gyeong-do and Ji-woo. Se-young is now the head of an art academy and the spiritual anchor of the group, supporting her husband Cha Woo-sik’s dream both materially and spiritually.
Kang Ki Doong plays Cha Woo-sik, Se-young’s husband and a struggling yet passionate actor. Living out days more dramatic than any play, his love for Se-young and dream-chasing life story are anticipated to captivate viewers.
Jo Min Kook plays Lee Jung-min, a used car business owner and the group’s reliable link. Despite traveling across the country for work, he always arranges reunions with old friends, maintaining the unbreakable bond of the theater group.
Characters Gyeong-do (Park Seo-joon), Ji-woo (Won Ji-an), Se-young (Lee Joo Young), Woo-sik (Kang Ki Doong) and Jung-min (Jo Min Kook) were all once university theater clubmates, and even years later, they maintain their deep friendship. The chemistry between the actors is expected to beautifully portray the bond that instantly brings back their youthful days whenever they meet—despite all being over 30 now.
“Waiting for Gyeongdo” also draws attention for its powerhouse writer-director duo. Director Im Hyun-wook, known for “King the Land” and “Reflection of You,” teams up with writer Yoo Young-ah, renowned for her nuanced storytelling in films like “On Your Wedding Day” and dramas like “Thirty-Nine” and “Divorce Attorney Shin.”
“Waiting for Gyeongdo” will air on JTBC.
