Kim So Hyun And Choo Young Woo Share Thoughts On Their Upcoming Drama “Between Steps,” Their Trust In The Director, And More
Kim So Hyun and Choo Young Woo have talked about their upcoming drama “Between Steps” ahead of its premiere!
“Between Steps” is a romance drama by the late director Ahn Pan Seok, who helmed the hit dramas “Something in the Rain,” “One Spring Night,” and “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon.” The drama tells the love story of Park Min Jae (Choo Young Woo), a former swimmer who lost his right leg due to illness, and Im Yoo Jin (Kim So Hyun), a graduate student who finds a new path after losing her way.
Citing the “joy and despair of doctors who know little about romance” as the show’s unique selling point, writer Min Hyo Jung emphasized, “It is a romance centered on extremely realistic everyday stories, but that is precisely why viewers will be able to empathize more deeply with the characters’ situations and emotions and laugh and cry along with them.”
The actors also expressed their deep trust in director Ahn Pan Seok. Choo Young Woo shared, “Rather than having actors make up something in order to perform a scene, the director placed great importance on what we saw, heard, and felt within the context of the set and the situation. I’m grateful for the moments when he gave me the freedom to portray things the way I wanted. It was a truly valuable experience as an actor.”
Kim So Hyun remarked, “I was impressed by how he would always sit together with the staff on set and discuss the work. While giving us creative freedom, he taught us a great deal about how to understand and explore the essence of our roles. I’m deeply grateful and have great respect for him for helping me open the doors that had been closed within me.”
The actors also highlighted what viewers can look forward to in the drama. Choo Young Woo shared, “I think you will be able to become more immersed in the drama if you follow the romance that blossoms when two young people, who are inexperienced when it comes to love, meet as well as the process of how the two characters change through their relationship.” He added, “I hope the drama will be remembered in viewers’ hearts as a source of warm comfort and excitement.”
Kim So Hyun commented, “It will be fun to follow the complex and nuanced emotional journeys of the unique characters. It is a drama that realistically captures the bittersweet journey of youth, so I sincerely hope it can offer viewers a little comfort as they watch it.”
“Between Steps” will premiere on October 5 at 10 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Kim So Hyun in “Serendipity’s Embrace” on Viki:
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Shim Eun Kyung And WOODZ Turn Down Offers To Star In Upcoming Japanese Film
Shim Eun Kyung and WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn) have turned down offers to star in the upcoming Japanese film “Damako” (romanized title).
On September 28, Shim Eun Kyung’s agency stated, “She was offered a role in the project, but she decided not to take part in it.” On the same day, WOODZ’s agency EDAM Entertainment stated, “WOODZ was offered a role in the film but ultimately declined the offer after careful consideration.”
The two stars had previously been rumored to appear in the Korean-Japanese co-production film “Damako” alongside Ando Sakura.
“Damako” is reportedly about a boy who loses his parents in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. The story then follows him as he travels to Korea with a Korean resident of Japan, where he experiences the Korean War. The film sparked controversy in Korea due to its depiction of the atomic bombing, a sensitive subject given Korea’s history of Japanese colonial rule.
Amid the reports surrounding the casting, WOODZ also personally addressed his involvement in the project during a live broadcast on September 27. He revealed that he had indeed been offered a role in “Damako” but had already declined it. He explained that he learned after receiving the script that the film dealt with the atomic bombing and had already decided not to appear in it.
Meanwhile, Shim Eun Kyung is set to meet audiences through “The Table: Day and Night,” the opening film of this year’s Busan International Film Festival, which will hit theaters in November. WOODZ, on the other hand, is set to appear in the upcoming historical action film “Nambeol” (romanized title).
Watch Shim Eun Kyung in “Mad Concrete Dreams” on Viki:
“Mission: Mompossible” Stars Dish On Upcoming Drama + How They Prepared For Their Roles
The stars of KBS 1TV’s upcoming drama “Mission: Mompossible” have shared their thoughts on the story, their characters, and more!
“Mission: Mompossible” is a new weekday drama about two very different mothers and the entangled lives of their children. One mom has sacrificed everything and devoted herself entirely to her family for a long time, while the other mom has lived her life solely for herself.
Jung Min Ah will star as Kang Da Mi, Jo Mimi (Kim Hee Jung)’s youngest daughter. When asked how similar her real-life personality was to Kang Da Mi, Jung Min Ah said they had a “synchronization level” of 80 percent.
“We’re similar in the way we try to think of things in a positive light and how once we make up our minds about something, we don’t easily give up and try to see it through until the end,” explained Jung Min Ah. “When a difficult situation arises, rather than letting it get me down for too long, I think first, ‘What should I do now to try to resolve this?’”
Jung Min Ah went on to describe “Mission: Mompossible” as “a family story about finding yourself.”
“At first, it might seem like just a fun and chaotic story about families, but ultimately, it’s a story about characters finding their true selves, which they had momentarily forgotten while living with their respective families,” said the actress.
“Some characters have put themselves on the back burner for the sake of their family, and some have lived their lives while prioritizing other people over their own dreams,” she continued. “As these characters clash and come to understand one another, they look back on their own lives and grow as people. The journey of their growth is a key charm of this drama.”
Dong Ha will star as fashion designer Cha Seung Yoon, who is the eldest grandson of Hwang Geum Soon (Kim Young Ok). Regarding similarities to his character, he shared, “We’re similar in how we have a lot of affection for other people and are soft-hearted.”
The actor went on to reveal, “Towards the beginning of filming, the director told me that later on, Seung Yoon would experience immense emotional pain beyond compare. In the latter half of the drama, I plan to pour out everything I have, both as actor Dong Ha and as the character Cha Seung Yoon, while portraying Seung Yoon’s pain and emotions.”
Describing his character, Dong Ha remarked, “Seung Yoon gets easily attached to other people, and he’s someone with a lot of painful wounds and memories. The more wounds he has, the more he tries not to let other people get too close, in order to avoid getting hurt, and he sometimes intentionally speaks coldly to people in order to not get attached.”
He added, “I hope you’ll take note of Seung Yoon’s various hidden charms.”
Kim Hee Jung will star as Jo Mimi, a mom who worked hard to raise three kids while also running a restaurant.
“‘Mission: Mompossible’ is a story about different kinds of lives and the moments encountered within them,” said Kim Hee Jung. “While following along with the characters’ lives, you’ll find yourself encountering scenes that feel like they’re from your own life.”
As for what viewers should pay attention to in the story, the actress commented, “I hope you’ll keep an eye on the journey of how people, each facing their own trials and hardships, endure and rebuild their lives.”
“Jo Mimi is a mom who thought she’d done a pretty good job raising her three kids and felt proud of the life she’d lived, but life keeps sending new adversities her way,” she continued. “I hope you’ll join us to find out how Mimi overcomes the difficult ups and downs of life.”
Finally, Kang Kyung Hun will play the role of Jeon Jin Hee, the daughter-in-law of Hwang Geum Soon.
Kang Kyung Hun revealed that she paid careful attention to building her stamina while preparing for the drama, explaining, “I learned through personal experience that if you run out of physical stamina, you lose focus, and everything you need in order to act begins to waver.”
She continued, “I thought that for this drama, I should build up my stamina in advance so that I could maintain good focus up until the end while acting.”
When asked to pick a keyword for her character, Kang Kyung Hun chose “ambition.” The actress teased, “I think it’ll be entertaining to keep an eye on how much of her ambition Jin Hee is able to achieve, along with how that ambition ultimately reveals itself.”
“Mission: Mompossible” will premiere on September 28 at 8:30 p.m. KST.
In the meantime, watch Kim Hee Jung in her latest drama “Pearl in Red” on Viki below:
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Watch: Yoo Yeon Seok And Seo Hyun Jin’s Upcoming Drama “The Perfect Lie” Confirms Premiere Date With Glimpse Of Script Reading
MBC’s upcoming drama “The Perfect Lie” is gearing up for its premiere!
On September 22, MBC announced that the drama will premiere on October 30 at 9:50 p.m. KST.
Helmed by “You and Everything Else” director Jo Young Min, “The Perfect Lie” is a psychological thriller in which a man and a woman offer completely opposite accounts of the same memory, clashing fiercely in their search for the truth.
Adding to the anticipation, the script reading brought together director Jo Young Min, writer Baek Jae Young, and the main cast, including Yoo Yeon Seok, Seo Hyun Jin, Ok Ja Yeon, Im Seong Jae, Kim Ji Hyun, and Lee Chun Hee. The whirlwind story delivered an intense level of immersion while the actors’ wholehearted performances heated up the session.
Leading the cast, Yoo Yeon Seok heightened the tension with a performance that shifted between warmth and coldness. Yoo Yeon Seok plays Min Joon Ho, a cardiac surgeon and single father who is trusted by everyone. He portrayed Min Joon Ho as more level-headed than anyone else when holding a scalpel yet warmer than anyone else toward his only son. This contrast made the shock and impact of the fierce conflict between Min Joon Ho and Kang Ji Sun (Seo Hyun Jin) that unfolds later even more powerful.
Seo Hyun Jin showed breathtaking concentration as Kang Ji Sun, an elementary school librarian who becomes entangled with Min Joon Ho, one of the parents at the school. Kang Ji Sun is a character whose emotions swing between extremes following her perfect date with Min Joon Ho. Seo Hyun Jin captured Kang Ji Sun’s ever-changing state of mind depending on the circumstances through an emotionally charged performance with a wide range.
Above all, the fierce acting performances between Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin, who reunited after 10 years since “Dr. Romantic,” were remarkable. Throughout the reading, the two actors poured out so much energy that it could have been mistaken for an actual shoot. On top of that, their ultimate chemistry, built on mutual trust, kept everyone at the scene holding their breath.
The supporting cast further added to the tension with their distinct characters and solid acting skills. Ok Ja Yeon plays juvenile crimes unit detective Lee Hwa Young, Im Seong Jae plays Park Seok Gu, Lee Hwa Young’s husband and a UDT officer, Kim Ji Hyun plays Kang Ji Eun, Kang Ji Sun’s older sister and an anesthesiologist, and Lee Chun Hee plays Kim Hyung Soo, Kang Ji Eun’s husband and Kang Ji Sun’s brother-in-law.
Watch a behind-the-scenes video from the script reading below!
Watch Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin in “Dr. Romantic” below:
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Kim Ji Yeon And Park Seo Ham’s Upcoming Drama “Dive Into You” Reveals Sneak Peek Of Supporting Cast
Upcoming drama “Dive into You” has shared a glimpse of its supporting cast!
“Dive into You” is a fantasy romance starring WJSN’s Kim Ji Yeon (Bona) as Yoon Ha Na, an A-list actress who unexpectedly winds up swapping bodies with her twin brother Yoon Ha Ru (Jang Se Hyuk). After learning they can travel back in time using an old camcorder, the twins return to the past and attempt to prevent the death of Yoon Ha Na’s first love Jung Woo Jae (Park Seo Ham).
Ha Do Kwon will play Yoon Chang Sik, the father of twins Yoon Ha Na and Yoon Ha Ru, who runs a 24-hour sashimi restaurant in a rural village. In contrast to his tough appearance, Yoon Chang Sik is a big softie on the inside, and he always celebrates his family members’ birthdays by putting on fun performances.
Park Mi Hyun will play Jung Young Sook, the twins’ mother, who holds the true power in their household and can keep everyone in line with just one word. But even though she appears brusque on the surface, she genuinely cares for and supports her family.
Kang Hyung Suk will play Yang Joon Mo, a rising director who was Yoon Ha Na’s senior in the theatre and film department at college and plays a key role in helping her become an A-list actress. Due to a short film he made with Yoon Ha Na during college, Yang Joon Mo receives a Best New Director award and is even invited to international film festivals.
Finally, Kim Han Young will play Lee Hyung Won, a judo athlete who is Jung Woo Jae’s rival. Lee Hyung Won has competed with Yoon Ha Ru and Jung Woo Jae for a spot on the national team since their high school days, and when he meets Yoon Ha Na in college, he develops feelings for her. As a result, he winds up becoming Jung Woo Jae’s rival in both judo and in love.
“Dive into You” premieres on September 26 at 10:30 p.m. KST and will be available to watch on Viki.
In the meantime, check out teasers for the drama with English subtitles below!
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Sung Hoon, Oh Se Young, And More Showcase Chemistry At Script Reading For Upcoming Romance Drama
The upcoming drama “What a Boss Wants” (working title) has shared a glimpse of its first script reading session!
Based on a web novel of the same name, “What a Boss Wants” is a romance drama about Kwon Do Hyuk (Sung Hoon), a chaebol boss with zero sense of taste who sets out to find the woman whose voice he heard on an album, and Lee Eun Chae (Oh Se Young), the lead vocalist of an indie band who becomes the only variable in his otherwise perfect life.
The script reading brought together director Kang Sol, writer Nam Ji Yeon, and the main cast, including Sung Hoon, Oh Se Young, CNBLUE’s Lee Jung Shin, Park Jung Hak, Jo Hee Bong, Lee Do Yeop, Kim Yun Kyung, and Lee Choong Joo.
Sung Hoon plays Kwon Do Hyuk, the CEO of Oyes Entertainment and a genius in the field of AI who hides deep wounds behind his perfect exterior. Playing a cool-headed realist who trusts data more than people, Sung Hoon’s restrained speech and charismatic presence bring Kwon Do Hyuk’s complex personality to life.
Oh Se Young plays Lee Eun Chae, a job seeker by day and the vocalist “Soo” of an indie band by night. Her bright energy and confident charm brought warmth and liveliness to the character, who leads two very different lives.
Kwon Do Hyuk and Lee Eun Chae constantly clash, and Sung Hoon and Oh Se Young’s witty back-and-forth during the script reading already showcased their fun chemistry.
Lee Jung Shin transforms into Moon Tae Kyung, a pediatrician with a warm and easygoing charm. Playing a character well-liked by everyone, Lee Jung Shin adds energy to the drama with his gentle manner and thoughtful acting.
The veteran actors also added to the excitement with their performances. Park Jung Hak, Jo Hee Bong, Lee Do Yeop, Kim Yun Kyung, and Lee Choong Joo each bring their own distinct personalities to their roles, creating strong chemistry and adding depth to the drama.
“What a Boss Wants” is scheduled to premiere in November.
While waiting, watch Sung Hoon’s “Perfect Marriage Revenge” on Viki:
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aespa’s Winter Talks About Tackling Her Fear Of Trying New Things, Her Upcoming Solo Stage, And More
aespa’s Winter recently sat down with Cosmopolitan Korea for a pictorial and interview!
The photo shoot was in collaboration with the fashion brand Polo Ralph Lauren, for which Winter is an ambassador. Despite the hot weather, Winter flawlessly pulled off Polo Ralph Lauren’s fall/winter looks.
She remarked, “I don’t tend to feel the heat much, so today’s shoot wasn’t too difficult!” She continued, “I’m gradually getting used to being busy because I have so many scheduled events. Ideally, it would be best if I could focus on just one thing a year, but since I’m working on multiple projects simultaneously, I’m putting a lot of effort into managing my energy. Even so, whenever there’s something I want to do, I tend to speak up about it. I try not to overlook even the smallest things.”
Winter, who always strives to show a new side of herself even amidst a busy schedule, explained, “I’m actually really easily scared, you know? I’m also afraid of taking on challenges. So my thought process goes, ‘I’m so scared of trying something new,’ ‘No, everyone else does it too!’ ‘You have to do it, Min Jeong!’ and, ‘Why are you the only one so scared of this?’”
She continued, “One day, when I looked back at the things I’ve done, I realized that I had actually tried more new things than other people. But the truth is, I’m naturally full of fear and worry when it comes to taking on new challenges!”
Winter also offered a hint about the solo stage she has prepared for aespa’s ongoing tour. She remarked, “I’ve performed new songs as solo stages at concerts about three times so far, and the order was song, dance, song. So I thought this time it was time for dance. I really wanted to dance too. “
She continued, “No one at the company picked this song as their first choice, but I was really drawn to it, so I ended up doing it. It’s also a genre I’ve never tried before. Come to think of it, it’s similar to today’s pictorial concept! It’s a dance track with a Western vibe.”
When asked if she feels free these days, Winter commented, “I think it depends on how you look at it. If I think I’m under pressure, I’ll feel endlessly constrained, but if I think I can do it, I become endlessly free. Given the nature of my job, I also get to enjoy many things that other people can’t. So rather than longing to be free, I don’t want to lose the mindset I have right now that ‘I can do anything.’”
Winter’s full pictorial and interview can be found in the October issue of Cosmopolitan Korea.
Suzy Talks About Her Acting Journey, Upcoming Projects, And More
Suzy has joined ELLE Korea for a pictorial!
In the interview that followed the photo shoot, Suzy, who has portrayed a diverse range of women in “Architecture 101,” “Anna,” “Doona!” and “Genie, Make a Wish,” opened up about the potential she discovered in her own face. She said, “I didn’t understand why people used to think of first love when they looked at my face. Then I was told that because my face is ordinary and unassuming, it’s easy to project the emotions from a film onto it, and I thought, ‘I guess I can contain various characters in my face.’”
She added, “As time passes, there are moments when I discover expressions or sides of my face that I didn’t know I had. I’m really happy at those times, and I think there are still sides of myself that I don’t know about.”
Regarding her approach to portraying characters as an actress, she explained, “Rather than looking only at the character itself, I now think more about what kind of relationships the character has with the people around them and what kind of environment they grew up in. Even if it isn’t included in the script, I imagine what kind of time this character has gone through and create my own reasons and backstory for them.”
Suzy also compared the characters she has portrayed to multiple “rooms” in her heart. She explained, “I’ve always thought that there are multiple rooms in my heart. I have both affection and regrets for every character I’ve played, but I’m someone who values the present, so I think I’ve closed all the rooms well. Right now, only the room for ‘The Men of the Harem’ (literal translation), which I’m filming, is wide open.”
She also shared her anticipation for her upcoming projects. Regarding the film “Seven O’Clock Breakfast for the Brokenhearted,” she said, “I was very drawn to the fact that you can actually share things more honestly with strangers who have experienced similar sadness.”
Regarding another upcoming project, “Portraits of Delusion,” she said, “The mysterious atmosphere I felt in director Han Jae Rim’s writing and the woman’s story contained within it deeply resonated with me. While playing Song Jeong Hwa, I feel like many different sides of me were captured on screen. It wasn’t an easy process, but I enjoyed it that much more and learned a lot.”
As for her criteria for choosing future projects, she answered, “Honestly, I still don’t really know what my criteria are. I want to act in projects and play characters that I feel drawn to at the time. In the end, I think I trust that next ‘pull’ a lot.”
Suzy’s full pictorial and interview can be found in the October issue of ELLE Korea. Her upcoming film “Seven O’Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted” is set to hit theaters in December, and the drama “Portraits of Delusion” is set to premiere in the second half of 2026.
Watch: Yoo Yeon Seok And Seo Hyun Jin’s Upcoming Drama “Liar” Unveils Suspenseful First Teaser
MBC’s upcoming drama “Liar” (literal title) has released its first teaser!
Helmed by “You and Everything Else” director Jo Young Min, “Liar” is a psychological thriller in which a man and a woman offer completely opposite accounts of the same memory, clashing fiercely in their search for the truth.
Notably, the drama will mark the reunion of Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin, who starred together in the hit series “Dr. Romantic” 10 years ago.
The new teaser begins with a glimpse of Kang Ji Sun (Seo Hyun Jin) and Min Joon Ho (Yoo Yeon Seok) going on a perfect first date. However, the romantic atmosphere takes a sudden turn for the worse as Kang Ji Sun says in voice-over, “Overnight, the world suddenly changed as if it were a lie.”
The once seemingly smitten couple then takes turns sitting in what appears to be a police interrogation room, offering conflicting accounts of the same incident. Kang Ji Sun insists, “I’m telling you, it’s not a lie!” Meanwhile, Min Joon Ho declares, “It’s a misunderstanding!” before adding, “It makes no sense.”
Min Joon Ho goes on to shout over the phone, “Please stop telling that ridiculous lie!” At the same time, a furious Kang Ji Sun says threateningly, “If you’ve done something, you have to pay the price.”
The teaser ends with someone announcing in voice-over, “Out of the two of you, the person who lied is you.”
Check out the full teaser below!
“Liar” will premiere on MBC in October.
In the meantime, watch Yoo Yeon Seok in “Phantom Lawyer” on Viki below:
