In 2002 he continued to make a name for himself, starring in the sleeper hit "Jungle Juice", which made the top of the weekly box-office. His popularity continued to increase when he starred in the hugely popular TV drama "Successful Story of a Bright Girl" with actress Jang Na-ra. He also took a role in "Public Toilet", the HK-Korea co-production by acclaimed Hong Kong director Fruit Chan which won a Special Mention in the Upstream section of the 2002 Venice Film Festival.