Actor Yoo Seung Ho has shared his feelings after wrapping up his first theater production, Angels in America – Part One: Millennium Approaches.

On October 8, Yoo Seung Ho sat down with Newsen at a café in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, to discuss his experiences in the play. After 25 years in the entertainment industry, he took on the challenging role and performed on stage for the past two months.

Yoo Seung Ho admitted, “I was really scared going on stage for the first time. The stage was so big, and this play wasn’t easy. I felt nervous, and that made it hard for me to eat. After the second performance, I lost my appetite completely and had to force myself to diet more.”

He shared that he lost a total of 8kg for his role, going from 64kg to 56kg. His character is an AIDS patient who experiences various symptoms, and he felt lucky that his appearance fit the character’s struggles.

Reflecting on his experience, Yoo Seung Ho said, “I didn’t think I could stand for two performances in a row. But after a week, I started to miss the excitement I felt before going on stage after Act 1, Scene 3. I can’t really explain that feeling, but if I get another chance, I’d love to do it again,” he said with a smile.

Angels in America closed on September 28 and is a powerful 200-minute play set in 1980s America. It tells the stories of marginalized people dealing with issues like race, politics, religion, and sexual orientation as they approach the new millennium.

In the play, Yoo Seung Ho played 'Prior Walter,' a gay character from a WASP family, showcasing his incredible acting transformation.

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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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