Oh Jeong-se Reunites with Lee Jung-jae After 22 Years in Surprise Cameo on 'Ugly Love'

Actor Oh Jeong-se made a special appearance on the new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'Ugly Love', marking a reunion with actor Lee Jung-jae after 22 years.

In the second episode of 'Ugly Love', broadcast on the 4th, Oh Jeong-se appeared as a director who meets Im Hyun-jun, played by Lee Jung-jae, a renowned actor specializing in detective roles, at a futsal match. Oh Jeong-se evoked laughter by showing his pride being hurt by Hyun-jun's futsal skills and by suggesting a gangster role to Hyun-jun, who wished for a change in his image.

This special guest appearance was made possible through Oh Jeong-se's connection with director Kim Ga-ram, with whom he previously worked on the OCN drama 'Vampire Detective'. It left a strong impact, showcasing a welcome two-shot with Lee Jung-jae for the first time since the 2003 film 'Oh! Brothers'.

Oh Jeong-se, who played the role of 'Mr. Nam' in 'Oh! Brothers', appeared in 'Ugly Love' reminiscent of a scene from the movie where his character faced Lee Jung-jae's character 'Oh Sang-woo' when he visited the school to meet 'Oh Bong-gu'. This appearance evoked great familiarity among viewers.

It is said that this scene, which aimed to add unique fun by resembling the visuals from 'Oh! Brothers', originated from Oh Jeong-se's witty idea. To maximize the resemblance to his role in 'Oh! Brothers', Oh Jeong-se wore an outfit similar in color to the training suit he wore in the film, adding directorial details that enhanced the overall synchronization and completed the scene. Despite his brief appearance, Oh Jeong-se's presence enriched the drama with abundant entertainment.

In this manner, Oh Jeong-se presented a delightful chemistry that crossed past and present with Lee Jung-jae, simultaneously delivering both fun and a sense of nostalgia. His special presence added laughter to 'Ugly Love', serving as a prime example of a successful guest appearance.

Netizens expressed delight, commenting, 'The Oh Jeong-se and Lee Jung-jae combo is amazing,' 'It's touching to see them reunited after 22 years,' and 'As expected from trusted actors, their comedic acting is the best.'