Actor Yoo Seung Ho opened up about preparing for his role in the play "Angels in America."

On August 4th, Yoo Seung Ho was a guest on JTBC's "Newsroom" to discuss his latest project.

Yoo Seung Ho shared that he wanted to challenge himself with something new, which led him to try theater for the first time. He said, "I felt like I wasn’t making progress and wanted to explore new things. I was drawn to theater and wanted to follow my instincts."

Playing a character from the LGBTQ+ community, Yoo Seung Ho explained, "I wore a lot of bracelets, necklaces, and even painted my nails. The character is very flamboyant. While the inner aspect of the role is important, the visual aspect is crucial too, so I did things I wouldn’t normally do."

He continued, "The play covers topics like homosexuality, racism, and religion, which were new to me. I watched many movies about these subjects. Since my character has AIDS, I lost 5-6kg. I worked hard in various ways. Performing intimate scenes with a male partner was challenging. I had to show affection, which was tough, but my co-actor and I worked hard to make it feel real."

As he marks his 25th year in the industry, Yoo Seung Ho reflected, "I believe every day is important. What I’ve done is in the past, and I want to ensure my past isn’t something to be ashamed of. Today matters."

He added, "In my mid-to-late 20s, I began enjoying expressing lives I hadn’t lived through acting. I’ve found a deeper interest in it."

Yoo Seung Ho also talked about his dream of running an animal shelter. He said, "I need a lot of money for that, so I plan to save while acting. I want to run an animal shelter."

He concluded, "As long as there are projects that want me, I will keep acting. Until then, I will continue to grow and think deeply as Yoo Seung Ho."

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Super Junior’s Choi Siwon is taking on a completely new and shocking role in the upcoming film "Lobby"—and he’s already apologizing for it!

On March 4, the production team of "Lobby" held a press conference at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Seoul’s Jayang-dong.

Director Ha Jung Woo attended the event alongside cast members Kim Eui Sung, Kang Hae Lim, Lee Dong Hwi, Park Byung Eun, Kang Mal Geum, Choi Siwon, Cha Joo Young, and Kwak Sun Young.

In "Lobby," Choi Siwon plays Ma Tae Soo, a national actor who gets caught in major scandals and tries to use his money to buy back his lost popularity.

Talking about his character, Choi Siwon shared, “Ma Tae Soo is a romanticist who lives in his own world. He’s like a deer with the suppressed rage of a tiger.” His words left many curious about what kind of performance he would deliver.

He continued, “I did my best to bring director Ha Jung Woo’s vision to life. While acting, I even had moments of self-reflection.” Then, with a smile, he added, “I’m debating whether to invite my parents to the premiere. Since my character is very romantic in love… I apologize in advance.”

Choi Siwon’s character is also the ex-boyfriend of Cha Joo Young’s character, and he had high praise for her acting.

“While working with Cha Joo Young, I was amazed at how great she was at reacting and absorbing the scene. She pays attention to every detail, and I was truly touched by her performance.”

Meanwhile, "Lobby" is set to premiere in theaters on April 2. Fans are already excited to see Choi Siwon in a role unlike any other.

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