Actor Lee Jung Jae, who recently joined the Star Wars universe with the Disney+ drama 'Acolyte', spilled some behind-the-scenes details about the filming process.

Appearing as a guest on Sung Si-kyung's YouTube channel, Lee Jung Jae revealed, "We shot the 8 episodes of 'Acolyte' over a period of 8 months."

He explained that he dedicated two months before filming to practice martial arts and study English, as there were many English lines in the series.

When Sung Si-kyung complimented his English skills after watching the trailer,Lee Jung Jae humbly responded, "I'm embarrassed. I'm not that good at English."

Asked about his English practice routine, Lee Jung Jae mentioned, "We had four dialogue coaches, and we practiced together every day."

He emphasized that the focus was more on pronunciation than emotions, with coaches encouraging him to discuss emotional nuances directly with the director.

Lee Jung Jae described the intensity of his English practice, saying, "As I kept correcting my pronunciation and rehearsing with coaches, my tongue got so worn out that it was difficult to eat. Even when I slept, I had to whisper when I woke up." This revelation surprised Sung Si-kyung.

Admiring Lee Jung Jae's dedication, Sung Si-kyung remarked, "No pain, no gain. Didn't the production crew praise you for your hard work?"

However, Lee Jung Jae expressed his nervousness, saying, "While the director and staff praised me, what matters most is the audience's response."

Meanwhile, 'Acolyte' is a mystery action thriller set in the golden age of the Jedi Knights, unraveling an unprecedented Jedi serial murder case and the emergence of a dark force hidden within the secrets of the era.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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