Get ready for some major heart-fluttering moments as actors Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon's latest photo shoot and interview have just been released!

The dynamic duo teamed up for a fun and lively photo shoot with the fashion magazine 'Elle'. The shoot was all about capturing their vibrant chemistry, which we'll get to see more of in their upcoming tvN drama 'Lovely Runner', set to premiere on April 8th. The theme? Nothing less than the fresh and exciting love of youth.

Following the photo shoot, the pair sat down for an interview. In 'Lovely Runner', Byeon Woo Seok plays Ryu Sunjae, a top star whose life takes a turn when his passionate fan, Im Sol, travels back in time to when she was nineteen. Speaking about his role, Byeon Woo Seok shared, "Beautiful scenes kept flashing in my mind. I knew I wanted to be Sunjae."

He also had nothing but praise for his co-star Kim Hye Yoon, saying, "The drama was challenging to shoot, but seeing Hye Yoon's bright smile on set made everything easier."

When asked about the idea of going back in time to meet his first love, Byeon Woo Seok confessed, "I wouldn't want to go back. I fear that my precious childhood memories might lose their color. I want to cherish them as they are for a lifetime."

Meanwhile, Kim Hye Yoon, who plays the role of Im Sol, opened up about her experience working on the drama. She admitted, "The script was intriguing. I felt a good kind of pressure wondering if I could portray 'Sol' well."

She also revealed that the drama and the original web novel both challenged her with the task of 'acting in her 30s', the oldest age she's ever portrayed.

Speaking about her connection with her character, she said, "Sol changes her fate and finds a new will to live by being a fan of her favorite star, Sunjae. I deeply empathized with the fans' hearts while playing Sol. Their letters always touch me, and playing Sol made me understand their feelings even more. The stories we've built together are truly precious to me."

You can check out Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon's love-filled photo shoot and their playful 'tiki-taka' interview in the April issue of Elle and on their website.

Also, stay tuned for their YouTube content showcasing their chemistry, which will be released soon on the Elle YouTube channel.

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Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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