Actor Park Seo Joon shared a surprising confession about struggling with burnout during his career.

On September 24th, Netflix Korea’s YouTube channel uploaded a video with Park Seo Joon. In the video, the actor appeared as a guest to promote the upcoming Gyeongseong Creature 2.

During the talk, he opened up about a difficult time in his career. "I thought about quitting acting at one point," Park Seo Joon admitted. "It was because my debut took a long time. Even after I started acting, I went through that phase."

He revealed that the challenging time came while filming Itaewon Class. "I didn't really want to quit acting, but I hit burnout. On set, I was fine, but when I got home, I felt empty. It kept growing until it started affecting my condition and my mental health."

He continued, "I kept telling myself, 'I have to get through this,' but it felt like I was running with sandbags tied to me."

Park Seo Joon shared how he eventually got through it. "I couldn't overcome it, but what helped me was a sense of responsibility. I had to take responsibility for the project, and that’s how I pushed through. In the end, I learned to accept it. It’s okay to feel this way. I told myself, ‘It'll get better someday.’"

He also revealed that he finished filming Gyeongseong Creature last September. "It's been a year since I took a break from acting. Now, I want to act again."

He added, "Didn’t the COVID-19 period feel long? Three of the projects I filmed couldn't be released. I was just filming and filming. When a project gets released, you get reactions, but since I was only on set, I felt disconnected."

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Fans eagerly waiting for Episode 9 of Love Scout will have to wait a little longer! Instead of the next episode, SBS has decided to air a special broadcast on January 31st.

According to the production team, this special episode will be aired on Friday, January 31st, at 10 PM KST, while Episode 9 is now set to broadcast on Saturday, February 1st, at 9:50 PM KST.

To keep fans entertained, Love Scout has also dropped new behind-the-scenes photos in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday! The newly released cuts highlight Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s passionate performances.

Han Ji Min radiates her signature bright and lovely energy on set, while Lee Jun Hyuk fully immerses himself in his role, paying attention to every detail. The two actors’ dedication shines through, making the drama’s romance even more captivating!

The behind-the-scenes shots also showcase Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s undeniable chemistry. One particular photo has fans swooning—Han Ji Min flashes a bright smile while Lee Jun Hyuk playfully places a finger on her head, showing their effortless bond.

Their close proximity adds a sophisticated and mature charm that’s hard to miss. With their romance officially blooming in Episode 8, fans can’t wait to see how their love story unfolds!

On January 30th, the production team shared a warm message, saying, “We hope everyone had a wonderful Lunar New Year holiday.”

They continued, “Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s chemistry has always been top-tier. They are already perfect actors, but they continue to exchange ideas and work hard to create even deeper emotions on screen.”

The team also teased what’s coming next, saying, “With only four episodes left, Ji Yoon and Eun Ho will help each other grow through a more mature love. Please stay with Love Scout until the very end!”

With emotions running high and only a few episodes left, fans are more excited than ever to see how this romance will develop. Will Ji Yoon and Eun Ho get their happy ending? Stay tuned!

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