Due to OSEN's coverage on the 15th, Jimin from AOA will sing Lee Hyori's signature song "U-Go-Girl" on a special stage at JTBC's "The Second World."

Jimin chose Lee Hyori's "U-Go-Girl" because it means something special to her. This is because Lee Hyori was the first person to reach out to Jimin when she was having a hard time.

After it was found out that Jimin started a bullying incident in the AOA group,s he quit the group and left the entertainment business in July 2020.

But since then, people's opinions have changed, and Jimin hinted in an Instagram post on January 8 that she would be back for her birthday.

Jimin had been talking about her current situation on SNS. On July 14, she signed an exclusive contract with ALO MALO Entertainment and announced a fresh start. […]

Lee Hyori first got in touch with Jimin through SNS Direct Message when Jimin was having a hard time. Lee Hyori was Jimin's sunbae from a girl group, but she didn't know him.

She reached out to her after hearing the sad story of her hoobae. People say that Jimin went to Jeju Island on a whim and got stronger by living with Lee Hyori.

Jimin got help from Lee Hyori, which gave him the strength to get back into the entertainment business. She will perform the "U-Go-Girl" stage as a thank you to Lee Hyori. Because of a special reason, the stage is likely to make people feel emotional. […]

Netizens then commented with the following:

Wow… I knew that she didn't have many close friends, but that Lee Hyori was the first to reach out to her was such a sweet thing to do.

Wow, Lee Hyori is really cool.

But...Why?

She has no reason to help her. Jimin has already become the bad guy in the entertainment business, and everyone knew it, right? Why wouldn't she just try to get in touch with her as someone who has been in a girl group before? If there are problems while promoting, it doesn't mean that one person has to be the aggressor and the other the victim.

Lee Hyori really did save a person's life.

I hope that Jimin does well.

Honestly, we could have killed someone. People did hurt her, that's true. People ganged up on her because they thought the other side was telling the truth. It's funny to see the general opinion suddenly change.

Huh…? But isn't Jimin the one who did this?

Jimin's mistakes don't change the fact that Lee Hyori is the better person.

Putting aside the debate, this action probably saved someone's life.

What are your thoughts on this?

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IU couldn’t help but praise her When Life Gives You Tangerines co-star Kim Seon Ho for his amazing and detailed acting — even revealing that one of his funniest and most touching moments wasn’t even in the script!

On April 3, Netflix Korea dropped a special behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, titled “We Shared All the TMIs and Behind-the-Scenes.”

The video featured director Kim Won Seok, along with cast members IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon So Ri, and Park Hae Joon, as they talked about the drama’s filming stories and shared fun trivia.

IU, who played Geum Myeong, opened up about her character’s first love Yeong Beom (played by Lee Jun Young), saying,
“They were each other’s first love and stayed together for seven years. There was no big fight between them. They broke up for a bad reason, but she still wishes he’s doing okay out there.”

She also talked about the drama’s clever twist, saying,
“There’s this part where Yeong Beom and Gwan Sik say similar lines, so the parents start thinking, ‘Did she bring home the same guy again?’ But in the end, it shows how different they are, which made the story even better.”

IU revealed she cried a lot during the breakup scene and said,
“Even reading the script made me cry. Jun Young and I were crying so much while filming.”
Director Kim added, “This might be the first K-drama where the ex-boyfriend doesn’t die, but the main character still gets to love both her first and second loves.”

Meanwhile, Park Hae Joon had nothing but compliments for Kim Seon Ho, who played Chung Seop.
He said, “Sun Ho doesn’t just go through the lines. He acts with his instincts. He reminded me of myself when I was younger — a bit loose and free, and I liked that about him.”

IU also brought up one memorable scene where Chung Seop stumbles while trying to grab a chair. She laughed and asked,
“That part where he walks and suddenly stumbles — wasn’t that not in the script?”
Director Kim Won Seok confirmed it was all Kim Seon Ho’s idea, saying, “It wasn’t scripted at all.”

That wasn’t the only moment he improvised. The director also revealed,
“There’s a line where he says, ‘Shall I peel the shrimp for you?’ and he briefly switches back to his real voice. That was also his own idea. His acting is full of small details like that.”

Fans were touched by IU’s sincere praise and how much freedom Kim Sun Ho used to build his character. With so many meaningful little moments, it’s no wonder When Life Gives You Tangerines is gaining love for its emotional depth and realistic storytelling.

Netizens reacted by saying:

• “Kim Seon Ho really gives life to every scene.”
• “IU noticing these small things proves how much she cares too.”
• “Kim Seon Ho’s shrimp line was one of my favorite parts!”
• “This cast is full of talent and heart.”

It turns out, sometimes the best acting moments… aren’t even written down.

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