Jung Jun-won from 'Goo Do-won' Takes on First Variety Show Challenge.. Appears on MBC's 'Alba Vacation'

'Teacher Goo Do-won' has embarked on his first variety show outing.

Actor Jung Jun-won appeared on MBC's new variety show Alba Vacation, which aired on the 19th. Alba Vacation is a new concept variety show that captures the romance of working and holidaying in Zanzibar, Tanzania, with the concept that 'if you work part-time, travel follows.' It depicts the process of four professional part-timers creating a charming daily life.

In the broadcast, Jung Jun-won naturally exuded the charm of a 'variety show rookie' with his bright demeanor and diverse expressions from his first appearance. In the opening corner 'My Unexpected Story,' he showcased his quick wit by cleverly responding to Lee Soo-ji's remarks. In an interview, he candidly shared, "I really wanted to go on a working holiday in my 20s," perfectly fitting the show's concept and blending into the production from the start.

Jung Jun-won also has a variety of part-time job experiences, proving to be the perfect fit for Alba Vacation. He revealed his diverse part-time job experiences, including pasta shops, burger joints, and meat restaurants, as well as event and exhibition staff, showing that he is the ideal candidate for 'Alba Vacation.' His confidence in cooking was also notable. Jung Jun-won stated that he is best at Korean cuisine, bringing various seasonings and even earning the nickname 'Chef Jun-won' on set.

Meanwhile, Jung Jun-won gained immense popularity for his role as Goo Do-won in the tvN drama Someday, I Will Be Wise. Starting with the Seoul fan meeting '2025 Jung Jun-won Fan Meeting The ONE day,' he successfully expanded his domestic and global fandom, including a fan meeting in Taiwan, and on the 15th, he appeared as an award presenter at the '2025 Korea Grand Music Awards,' continuing his active engagements in various fields.