Actor Kwak Dong Yeon recently took some time to reflect on his part in the tvN weekend series 'Queen of Tears' in a sit-down interview in Seoul.

The drama revolves around the rollercoaster of love between Hong Hae In (played by Kim Ji Won), a third-gen heiress of a massive company, and Baek Hyun Woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun), the heir of a supermarket empire.

In the show, Kwak Dong Yeon brings to life the character of Hong Soo Cheol, the younger sibling of Hong Hae In.

Starting off with a carefree attitude, Soo Cheol gradually grows into a committed husband and stepdad to his wife Cheon Da Hye (played by Lee Joo Bin) and her son.

Wrapping up the drama, Kwak Dong Yeon expressed his gratitude, saying, "This project was the longest I've ever been a part of. It was quite the journey."

He gave a shoutout to the supportive crew and seasoned actors for making the experience enjoyable and leaving him with unforgettable moments.

Talking about his character's depth, Kwak Dong Yeon shared, "Soo Cheol is a multi-layered guy. Despite his occasional goofiness, his love for his family always shines through."

He revealed that he put thought into Soo Cheol's appearance, opting for a more traditional look that matched his character's personality.

To get into character, Kwak Dong Yeon took cues from successful businessmen like Steve Jobs to give Soo Cheol a professional vibe.

He even went the extra mile with his physical transformation, shedding some weight to authentically portray his character's emotional journey.

With the final episode airing on April 28 KST, Kwak Dong Yeon's portrayal of Soo Cheol, peppered with comedic moments, played a significant role in the drama's success.

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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