Kim Soo Hyun is turning heads again, and this time, it’s for his stunning appearance on the cover of Esquire Korea’s February issue! The popular actor, who recently broke records with the highest-ever viewership rating of 24.9% (28.4% in the capital area) for The Queen of Tears on tvN, teamed up with the luxury Italian brand Prada for this glamorous photoshoot.

In the interview, Kim Soo Hyun admitted he was a little nervous since it had been a while since he last did a photoshoot, but the cheerful atmosphere on set made everything easier. He was especially impressed with how the outfit turned out, saying, “I was surprised when I saw the outfit on the monitor. It was styled in such a stylish and atmospheric way.”

Kim Soo Hyun also opened up about his most memorable scene from The Queen of Tears. He fondly remembered the emotional moment when Kim Jung Nan, playing Beom Ja, appeared at his grandmother’s memorial and said, “Beom Ja is here.” The actor shared that he loves scenes where the whole cast is together, and the ad-libs were so fun that it was hard not to laugh during filming.

Known for his comedic chops in The Queen of Tears, Kim Soo Hyun recently shared his admiration for Yu Jae Myung, who plays his father in The Knock Off. “I was amazed by how he could deliver such captivating performances regardless of the unpredictable situations on set,” Kim Soo Hyun said.

As anticipation grows for The Knock Off, a Disney Plus original series set to air in 2025, Kim Soo Hyun teased, “I think we’ve filmed about half of it so far. I can’t share everything, but there was a special encounter during the Hong Kong shoot,” leaving fans eager to know more.

On top of his busy schedule, Kim Soo Hyun was also honored with the Artist of the Year award in the actor category at the 9th Asia Artist Awards in Bangkok on December 27, 2024. Looks like 2025 is shaping up to be another big year for the star.

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Actress Song Hye Kyo shared a funny and relatable story about what she would do if a fan ever asked her for a photo at a bathhouse.

On January 22, Song Hye Kyo appeared on the podcast Song Eun I & Kim Sook's Secret Guarantee, where she opened up about her past experiences and some funny moments.

During the episode, Song Hye Kyo shared memories from her last meeting with comedian Song Eun I, saying, “We last met when I was in my early 20s”.

Kim Sook then expressed her gratitude, saying, “That’s quite a long time ago. Hye Kyo showed great loyalty by coming out to meet us”.

Song Hye Kyo went on to recall how Song Eun I taught her how to drink, saying, “When I turned 20 after graduation, she said, ‘Try a glass of beer,’ and that was the last time I drank with her”.

The conversation took a fun turn when a listener asked if Song Hye Kyo, who has been a top star since the 90s, ever goes to public bathhouses.

She explained, “I don’t go much in Seoul. But I do go when I’m shooting in the provinces,” adding, “I get embarrassed being completely undressed, so I only cover my face with a towel.”

Kim Sook joked about how Song Hye Kyo might handle fans asking for a photo at a bathhouse, and the actress responded with humor, saying, “I’ll just stick my face out from the tub and take the photo”, causing laughter from the hosts.

Meanwhile, Song Hye Kyo is preparing for her role in the upcoming movie Dark Nuns, keeping fans excited for her next big project.

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