[OSEN=Reporter Yeon Hwisun] (Continuing from Interview①) Actress Kim Hye-yoon, who starred in ‘Sunjae Upgo Twie,’ responded to fans’ reactions suggesting that she might actually be dating Byun Woosuk
tvN drama ‘Sunjae Upgo Twie’ ended with its 16th episode broadcast on the 28th. Kim Hye-yoon played the female lead role of Lim Sol in the drama. On the day before the finale on the 27th, she met with domestic reporters at a cafe in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul for an interview.
‘Sunjae Upgo Twie’ is a romantic comedy drama about the story of Sunjae Ryu (played by Byun Woosuk) a famous artist who helped Sol Lim (played by Kim Hye-yoon), a passionate fan who had given up on life, go back in time to 2008 to save her ‘favorite’ after his death plunged her into despair. Despite about 4% viewership, the drama gained high popularity and caused a sensation among female viewers in their 20s, leading to explosive popularity.
Even in her previous works, Kim Hye-yoon was praised for shining alongside the actors she works with. In ‘Extraordinary You,’ she maintained a close relationship with co-stars Lee Jae-wook and Rowoon, appearing together on variety shows and creating a warm atmosphere.
In response to the chemistry between Byun Woosuk and Kim Hye-yoon leading to reactions like ‘Are they really dating,’ MC Jang Do-yeon showed particular excitement during a web entertainment program ‘Salon Drip’ featuring the two.
To this, Kim Hye-yoon laughed and said, “Even on ‘Salon Drip,’ when we just made eye contact, senior Jang Do-yeon was like ‘What’s going on with you two.’ I’m very thankful that you see it as good chemistry as I felt it directly. From my perspective, when I look at Woosuk oppa, it feels like watching Sunjae walk away in the distance, which makes me laugh.”
(Continued in Interview③)
[Photo credit] Artist Company, tvN.