Actor Jung Yoo Jin recently showered praise on her junior model Byeon Woo Seok's character.
In a video released on August 16th on the YouTube channel "Jigeum Baek Ji-yeon," Jung Yoo Jin appeared as a guest and shared heartfelt stories. The episode featured a touching moment when Jung Yoo Jin affectionately referred to Baek Ji-yeon as "Mom," to which Baek Ji-yeon responded warmly, saying, "I adopted her in my heart. We met as a mother-daughter pair in the drama Heard It Through the Grapevine."
Jung Yoo Jin recalled feeling nervous around Baek Ji-yeon due to her cold and charismatic image. However, Baek Ji-yeon's warm smile in the bathroom helped ease her worries. Baek Ji-yeon also shared how Jung Yoo Jin invited her to warm up in her car during a cold day, which made her realize Jung Yoo Jin's hard work and kind nature.
Baek Ji-yeon praised their bond, saying, "We have truly become like mother and daughter. She even gets along like a sibling with my son. She once said she would stay over at my house to keep me company during my son's wedding."
Jung Yoo Jin also talked about her upcoming film The Chase, noting how much fun the filming was. She mentioned gaining weight for the role, which required a more friendly look. Reflecting on her modeling days, Jung Yoo Jin shared that she used to struggle with maintaining a low weight, and after a car accident that led to rapid weight gain, she now focuses on staying healthy with regular exercise.
Looking back, Jung Yoo Jin fondly remembered Byeon Woo Seok from their modeling days. She said, "Back then, Nam Joo Hyuk, Jang Ki Yong, and Byeon Woo Seok were all in the same company. Woo-seok was my junior. Even now, he remains kind-hearted and supportive. His sincerity touched me, and I’ve continued to support him as he found success."
Jung Yoo Jin's praise for Byeon Woo Seok highlights his enduring kindness and sincerity, even as he continues to succeed in his career.
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