K-SNAPP

"Wangsa-nam" Jung Woong-in and Master Director Jang Hang-jun — The Special Story Going Viral

Blockbuster director Jang Hang-jun’s eye for talent turned Jung Woong-in into a star

play Channel A, Table for Four, Jang Hang-jun
Photo: YouTube play Channel A (Channel A official YouTube)

Shocking backstory alert: the special episode revealing how director Jang Hang-jun’s keen eye launched Jung Woong-in’s on-air debut is making waves. The full story unfolds in episode 109 of the show 'Table for Four,' available on Channel A’s official YouTube channel, 'play Channel A.'

Uploaded on March 21, 2026, the video quickly drew major attention from viewers.

In the highlights, Jang shares the many factors that led to Jung Woong-in’s debut while looking back on his own past works. A standout moment is the evaluation of Jung Woong-in, nicknamed the 'Man Who Lives With the King' ('Wangsa-nam').

The video also details why Jung Woong-in’s father spoke in honorifics to director Jang, plus a candid story about Jang being slapped by his wife, star writer Kim Eun-hee.

Fans aren’t hiding their excitement over the special bond between Jang Hang-jun and Jung Woong-in and the masterpieces they’ve created together. The episode also revisits the scenes Jang calls the biggest mistake of his life, comparing earlier projects to show just how far they’ve come.

YouTube 'play Channel A (Channel A official YouTube)'