Actor Hwang In Yeop shared some heartwarming details about his close family bonds, especially with his younger brother, who was once a popular YouTuber.
On November 28, Hwang In Yeop sat down for an interview at a café in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam, ahead of his role in the upcoming JTBC drama Family by Choice. This marked his first in-person interview in two years, following his last drama Why Her? in 2022.
Family by Choice is a romance drama about three young people who spent ten years as a family before being separated for another ten years, only to reunite. Hwang In Yeop plays Kim San Ha, a charming character who seems to have it all.
When asked about his own family, Hwang In Yeop opened up about their close-knit relationship. “We’re each other’s number one fans,” he said. “We talk about everything, even the smallest details, when I get a new project. I’m so grateful my family gets so involved.”
He went on to say that at home, he acts like the “eldest daughter,” always showing affection and even buying new clothes for his parents every season. He also shared a special family tradition: “We write letters for important messages or anniversaries.”
Hwang In Yeop also talked about his younger brother, who used to be a famous YouTuber and now runs a channel called Inof. “My brother is three years younger than me, and he’s working hard as an aspiring composer,”
Hwang In Yeop explained. “We’ve always communicated a lot with our parents and have a peaceful relationship. We never fought. We’re like best friends—when one of us struggles, we talk it out and support each other.”
He also revealed that his brother played a role in helping him prepare for his upcoming fan meeting. “I asked him for help with song selection,” Hwang In Yeop said, laughing.
“Yesterday, I sang at his studio, and he told me, ‘Don’t sing it like that,’ and gave me some direction.” As for which song he might perform, Hwang In Yeop shared that he’s considering singing a BIGBANG song since he’s excited about their rumored comeback.
Reflecting on his career, Hwang In Yeop shared that actor Jo In Sung was the reason he pursued acting. “I watched Something Happened in Bali with my mom when I was a teenager, and Jo In Sung sunbaenim was so cool,” he recalled.
“His way of speaking, his gestures, his walk—it all left a big impression on me.” Hwang In Yeop even admitted that he used to imitate Jo In Sung in school. “He’s still my muse to this day,” he said.
He also shared how much he admires Jo In Sung. “I like him so much that I don’t even need to meet him in person,” Hwang In Yeop confessed. “Just knowing he exists is enough for me. But if I did meet him on a project, I’d be so nervous that I probably wouldn’t be able to act properly.”
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