Actor and ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo found himself in an embarrassing situation during a meal on tvN's Finland Setbang Living (Episode 4), when fellow actor Kwak Dong Yeon asked the restaurant staff about the bill, despite knowing it was a little awkward.

On the December 27th episode, Cha Eun Woo, Kwak Dong Yeon, Lee Je Hoon, and Lee Dong Hwi went out to eat at a restaurant reserved by their host, Alexi. The group was in high spirits as they entered the restaurant, but the mood shifted a bit when they realized their meal was a set course, and they began to worry about how much it would cost.

Kwak Dong Yeon, recalling Finnish customs where offering to treat someone usually means "I'll pay," started to feel uneasy. In a slightly uncomfortable moment, he asked the restaurant owner, “I’m not sure if this is the right thing to do, but Alexi made the reservation for us. Our money is limited, so could you tell us how much the food we ate costs?”

As soon as Kwak Dong Yeon spoke, Cha Eun Woo’s face turned bright red with embarrassment. He awkwardly mumbled, “No, just eat…” and nervously laughed, clearly flustered by the situation. Lee Dong Hwi, noticing the tension, cheered Kwak Dong Yeon on, saying, “It’s tough, but you’re doing well,” while watching the scene unfold.

Luckily, the restaurant owner assured them, saying, “It’s fine. Alexi has already paid.” Lee Je Hoon couldn’t help but happily shout, “Dong Yeon was right!” Meanwhile, Cha Eun Woo, relieved, confessed, “I think my face turned red,” with a shy smile. Lee Dong Hwi chuckled and said, “Eun Woo is really embarrassed,” as he watched Cha Eun Woo’s flushed cheeks.

It was a sweet yet funny moment that showed the cast’s bond and Cha Eun Woo’s adorably shy side!

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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