Choi Woo Shik opened up about his desire to improve in romance dramas and how his co-star Park Bo Young helped him, especially with their kiss scene!

On February 17, Choi Woo Shik sat down for an interview at a café in Seoul to talk about his new Netflix series Melo Movie. The actor revealed that after starring in Our Beloved Summer, he wanted to do more romance projects but felt nervous about it.

"I really wanted to show a different side of me in Melo Movie," he shared. "In Our Beloved Summer, my character was more quiet and reserved, but this time, I play someone who is confident, straightforward, and curious. I haven’t done many romance projects before, so I was really ambitious about this one. I wanted to capture the hearts of viewers who loved Our Beloved Summer."

Since romance is all about chemistry, Choi Woo Shik admitted that it was a challenging genre for him. "Romance isn’t easy. You have to make people believe in the love story. Unlike action scenes, where it’s all about physical movements, romance needs deep emotional connection between actors. If that chemistry isn’t there, the scenes won’t work," he explained.

When talking about working with Park Bo Young, he had nothing but praise. "It was my first time acting with someone my age, so it felt really comfortable and fun. I think Bo Young felt the same way. There were moments in romance dramas that I wasn’t fully familiar with, and she helped me a lot," he revealed.

One key moment where Park Bo Young guided him was during their kiss scene in episode 1. "There’s a kiss scene by a telephone pole, and she helped me figure out how to position my head. After filming, we reviewed the footage and I got a lot of feedback. That really helped me get more comfortable with romance scenes," he shared.

Choi Woo Shik also talked about the difference between working with Park Bo Young and Kim Da Mi, who played his love interest in Our Beloved Summer.

"Both Da Mi and Bo Young are really thoughtful actresses. Da Mi tends to think a lot, and I was the same, so we spent time figuring things out together. Bo Young, on the other hand, has a lot of experience, so she always had clear answers. She knew exactly how to bring out the best in a scene," he explained.

With Melo Movie, Choi Woo Shik plays a character from his teenage years to his thirties, and he reflected on wearing a school uniform again. "This might be my last time playing a high school student," he said with a laugh. "But it was fun to relive those days through the role."

Fans are excited to see Choi Woo Shik take on a more mature romance role, and with Park Bo Young by his side, the chemistry is expected to be top-notch!

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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