Jo Seung-woo cast in "The Horse Healer", first drama ever

ActorJo Seung-woo(32) will be appearing in a drama for the first time in his acting life.

Jo Seung-woohas been cast for the MBC historical drama "The Horse Healer". This drama is about the life of a horse vet who moved upwards to a royal physician and is produced byLee Byeong-hoonwho took part in "Dae Jang Geum", "Yi San" and "Dong Yi" and with writerKim I-yeongwho has worked with him since.

Jo Seung-woodebuted in the year 1999 with movie"Chunhyang"and has been in movies and musicals only until now. His decision to star in this drama seems like a big challenge to him as he never did so before.Jo Seung-woohad avoided being in dramas. When he was in the movie"Perfect Game"last year, he mentioned that he wasn't comfortable in switching mediums. "The Korean drama system is the kind I can't stand. If all the dramas were to be pre-produced then I would give it a try but if I have to do it piece by piece almost close to live then I can't. Dramas don't even let you sleep. Not sleeping or eating on time changes a person's personality".

Jo Seung-wooaccepted this drama offer for the sake of his special relationship with the assistant director. He was pressured by the fact of it being a drama but he was convinced after a long time. They met through"Chunhyang"and have been close ever since then. The AD's role in this time's casting was very helpful.

The fact that it was producerLee Byeong-hoonalso helped to changeJo Seung-woo's mind. He was interested in the project and producer Lee was someone he had always wanted to work with. Many actors and actresses think of it as an honor to work with producer Lee.

Jo Seung-woohas been in movies"The Classic","Marathon", "The War Of Flower" and more. He was also in the musicals, "Jekyll and Hyde", "Zorro" and more. He is going to join "The Horse Healer" right after he is done with musical "Doctor Zivago" in June.