Actress Moon Ga Young celebrated her birthday with a special cafe event, creating unforgettable moments with her fans.

On July 26th, Moon Ga Young's agency, Peak J, shared a video on their YouTube channel titled 'MUN KA YOUNG - Birthday Cafe Event.'

The video features Moon Ga Young surprising fans with a visit to a birthday-themed cafe in Gangnam. She personally organized the event, which included drinks, desserts, and special gifts she prepared for her fans.

Moon Ga Young was thrilled to see both domestic and international fans at the cafe. She warmly greeted everyone, posed for photos, and made the event a joyful experience.

The event also included a mini talk session where Moon Ga Young updated fans on her busy filming schedule while preparing for the event. Fans were touched by the 'reverse gifts' they received, adding to the heartwarming atmosphere.

Moon Ga Young explained the meaning behind the special 'purple handkerchief' she designed. "It has my initials and the bellflower, my birth flower. I sometimes use it as a bag accessory, and the color is so pretty." She also showed different ways to style the handkerchief, which fans loved.

At the end of the party, Moon Ga Young signed autographs and wrote personal messages for all the attendees, making the event even more special.

Fans commented on the video, praising Moon Ga Young for keeping her promise with her fans, her beautiful heart, and their joy at celebrating her birthday in person.

Moon Ga Young is also set to star as Baek Soo Jung in the upcoming tvN drama 'That Man Is Black Salt Dragon,' scheduled to air in the first half of 2025.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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