A vaccine advertisement starring actor Seo Kang Joon drew attention with its creative concept.

On December 6th, a Cervical Cancer Vaccine (HPV vaccine) advertisement featuring Seo Kang Joon became the center of attention on SNS and online communities. In the advertisement, which is produced in four versions, Seo Kang Joon acted as a “human vaccine” and skillfully digested B-class emotional lines.

In the first video, a woman said to Seo Kang Joon, “I’m 40 years old. I think we met too late,” and turned around. He then grabbed her and said, “It’s not late. I’ll protect you.” The video then continues with Seo Kang Joon’s narration, “HPV vaccine that can be vaccinated even by 45-year-old women, Gardasil 9,” delivering information that this vaccine is available for females from the age of 9 to 45.

In the second video, while saying goodbye to a woman, Seo Kang Joon said, “I have someone to protect”. Seo Kang Joon then approached the man and put his hand on that man’s shoulder and said that his target was a man, not a woman. This scene is followed by a narration that said, “HPV vaccine is needed not only for women but also for men”.

In another video, Seo Kang Joon interfered with a couple and said, “I will protect your girlfriend”, and “I will protect the love of you two”, then revealed that he was a vaccine. Netizens who saw the advertisement were startled at first but then laughed as soon as they realized Seo Kang Joon was actually a “human vaccine”. They praised this creative idea, saying, “The advertisement is so clear and easy to understand”.

In addition, some witty netizens also left comments, such as “Seo Kang Joon did film such an interesting thing before joining the military”, “But why is he so good at acting?”, “Isn’t this vaccine too handsome?”, “Can I see Seo Kang Joon while getting vaccinated?”

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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