• "All of Us Are Dead" Stars Cho Yi Hyun and Park Solomon Talks About Their Popularity Says "It hasn't hit us yet"

    Actors Cho Yi Hyun and Romon, the main characters of Netflix's original series "All of Us Are Dead", expressed their feelings about receiving attention from all over the world.

    The two, who met on video on February 10th, talk about the modifier "Rising Star", they said, "It hasn't hit me yet", adding, "I'm spending every day with amazing and grateful heart".

    "All of Us Are Dead", which depicts the stories of students struggling to survive in schools where the zombie virus spread, has maintained its No. 1 position in the world in the Netflix TV program category for 12 consecutive days since its release.

    Choi Nam Ra played by Cho Yi Hyun, the class leader who grows up through relationships with friends, and Lee Soo Hyuk played by Romon, who has excellent athleticism and popularity, are gaining much popularity domestic and international, respectively.

    Cho Yi Hyun said, "I was grateful to be able to play an attractive and important character," adding, "It was a gift to me who liked zombie works, so I wanted to work hard rather than feel burdened."

    Choi Nam Ra, played by Cho Yi Hyun, is a class leader who only knows about studying, and is the person who showed the most changes in the work from an ordinary human to "Jeolbi" (Half Zombie)

    Cho Yi Hyun said, "I thought about Namra, divided into before and after I had a zombie tendency", adding, "In the beginning, I acted slowly and poorly because I thought it could be awkward to talk to my friends, and in the second half, I paid attention to the emotional changes when zombie tendencies appeared".

    However, she expressed regret, saying, "She has no choice but to be in a lonely situation," adding, "Thanks to her friends, she turned into a warm character, but eventually, I became lonely as she became a 'jeolbi' (Half Zombie) in the last scene".

    Lee Soo Hyuk, played by Romon, is a person who showed loyalty with towards Nam Ra and his close friend Cheong San (Yoon Chan Young), and defended his friends by fighting zombies with extraordinary athleticism in each crisis situation.

    Romon said, "Soo Hyuk is a very pure friend," adding, "I tried to show myself raw after hearing the director's story that I wanted him to look as natural as possible because he is close to his instinct".

    Both received about three months of training to digest various actions. In particular, Cho Yi Hyun recalled, "After hearing that I had to use a double for all scenes due to my lack of physical strength, I spent 4 to 5 hours at the action school whenever I had time", adding, "I only ran for three hours to develop my physical strength".

    The two not only battled zombies, but also showed the fresh romance of high school students, conveying excitement to viewers. In particular, Soo Hyuk tying his and Nam Ra's hands with a cloth to protect Nam Ra, who is in danger of turning into a zombie, and Nam Ra kissing Soo Hyuk received a warm response.

    The two formed a relationship through the drama "Sweet Revenge" before, which aired in 2017, boasted of their extraordinary teamwork, saying that they were able to film more comfortably because they were friends of the same age.

    Romon said, that he was trying to express natural emotions about the difference between likes and dislikes about the love line in zombie water.

    He added, "I filmed while thinking about what I would do if I died today, and the feeling of love coming from a dramatic situation seems very natural."

    He then continued, "In the next season, I hope Soo Hyuk will have a warm conversation, saying that he missed Nam Ra again, thank you for being alive, and sorry for not protecting her".

    The two also expressed their aspirations as actors.

    "I want to be an actor who does his best regardless of genre or work. Also, before becoming such an actor, I want to be a good person to people around me" - Cho Yi Hyun

    "As I have done so far, my goal is to become an actor who values the process and shows a sincere attitude toward acting in the future. I want to be an actor who continues to grow and do his best in any given role" - Romon

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  • IU melts hearts by helping young actress Kim Tae Yeon pick a dress for her first awards show and even goes shopping with her

    IU has once again warmed hearts with her sweet and caring nature — this time by personally helping young actress Kim Tae Yeon get ready for her very first awards show.

    The two actresses both played the same character, Ae Soon, in different stages of life in the Netflix drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines". IU played the adult version while Kim Tae Yeon touched viewers with her emotional performance as young Ae Soon.

    Even though Kim Tae Yeon doesn’t have an agency yet, IU made sure the young star wouldn’t be alone. According to insiders, IU personally visited a dress shop with Kim Tae Yeon to help her pick out a beautiful outfit. She even helped with hair and makeup plans, making sure Tae Yeon could shine at the upcoming 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, where both actresses are nominated.

    Kim Tae Yeon’s mom posted about the moment on Instagram, saying:

    “Tae Yeon met IU unnie and told me to say thank you. Words aren’t enough to express how grateful we are. We were so surprised by her unexpected visit, and her thoughtful care truly touched our hearts. Thank you again to IU for the gift.”

    The post also showed a happy Kim Tae Yeon holding IU’s present and choosing a dress — a moment that melted fans’ hearts.

    IU is well-known in the industry for her generosity and kindness. While filming "You Have Done Well", she reportedly gave thoughtful gifts and created a warm, friendly vibe on set for everyone, from co-stars to staff.

    The drama itself became a big hit, earning praise both in Korea and overseas. IU, Park Bo Gum, Yeom Hye Ran, Choi Dae Hoon, and Kim Tae Yeon all received Baeksang nominations — a huge achievement, especially for the young star.

    Kim Tae Yeon, born in 2011, has been acting since she was little and appeared in dramas like Crash Landing on You, A Dog’s Love Today, and Gyeongseong Creature. But her powerful acting in "When Life Gives You Tangerines" truly made people cry, smile, and remember her name.

    IU didn’t stop at helping Kim Tae Yeon. She also invited fellow cast members Moon So Ri, Park Hae Joon, Ahn Tae Rin, and more to her concert, sending them gifts to show her love and support.

    In an earlier interview, IU talked about giving gifts to so many people. She humbly said,

    “As I do more projects, there are more people I’m thankful for, but it’s not as hard as people think. I just hope the people receiving the gifts feel happy.”

    Talking about the drama, she added,

    “It was such a grand project. Just being part of it was a blessing. It made me think, ‘Ji Eun, you really experienced something amazing.’ I’m grateful I could work with such great people.”

    Once again, IU has proved she’s not just a talented singer and actress — she’s also a true “Good Deed Queen.”

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