• ‘The Penthouse’ Kim Young Dae Chooses His Favorite Scenes From The Series

    Kim Young Dae shared his thoughts and feelings about finishing a year-long journey with The Penthouse: War in Life which occurred on the 133th

    In the drama, Kim portrayed Joo Suk Hoon, a boy who endure the burden of being the son of vicious Joo Dan Tae (Uhm Ki Joon). However, breaking apart from his father’s grasp, he managed to start his own destiny, impressing the viewers. At the same time, his romance with Bae Ro Na (Kim Hyun Soo) had allowed the viewers to feel heart-fluttering moments despite the chaotic story.

    As for the scene that shocked him the most, the actor chose the scene where Shim Soo Ryun threw herself off the cliff. “I was so shocked when I read the script. I assimilated Suk Hoon’s emotions, so I was shocked when I read the scene,” he explained.

    What was his favorite scene among all three seasons? Kim chose the scene where Joo Suk Kyung, Shim Soo Ryun, and Joo Suk Hoon mesmerized the happy days in the penthouse’s living room. “My heart felt strange as the happy moments of the past kept flooding in,” he said. “As there were many tragic deaths, the happy moments feel even more precious.”

    Kim said, “The most memorable episode is when we all hugged and encouraged each other during the last filming. I was touched, and it felt warm. I grew close with senior actors and Hera Kids. It was a moment when I realized that I got to work in a good environment.”

    Lastly, he thanked the viewers for all the affection they give to the series. “I would like to thank you for enjoying this precious work that allowed me lots of cheers even when I still have so much to learn. I will show good performance in my next drama ‘Shooting Star.’”

  • BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Secretly Helped Her Friend Get a Role? Choi Hee Jin Reveals How Their Friendship Led to a Cameo in ‘Newtopia’

    Actress Choi Hee Jin, who impressed viewers with her performance in Motel California, opened up about her close friendship with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo — and how it led to her special cameo in Newtopia.

    Choi Hee Jin recently wrapped up her role as veterinarian Yoon Nan Woo in MBC’s Motel California, which ended on February 15th.

    The actress met with reporters on February 14 at her agency, Saram Entertainment, to talk about her busy schedule and her unexpected role in Newtopia.

    The actress revealed that her cameo in Newtopia happened because of her bond with Jisoo, who stars as the female lead in the drama.

    “Before I signed with my current agency, when I wasn’t with any company, I was offered the role of Jisoo unnie’s best friend in *Snowdrop. Even before the director contacted me, Jisoo unnie had already told me about it”, Choi Hee Jin shared.

    She added, “The director knew about the chemistry Jisoo unnie and I had in *Snowdrop*. Even though the role was very small, they asked if I would be willing to make a cameo in *Newtopia. It really is a tiny part”, she said, smiling shyly.

    The actress emphasized that the opportunity felt special because it reflected her real-life friendship with Jisoo. “There was really no one else but me who fit the role as her close friend, so they asked if I could do it. It’s a very small part, but I was happy to do it”, she said.

    Choi Hee Jin also shared how touched she was by the love she still receives for her past work with Jisoo.

    “Jisoo unnie personally reached out to me too, and we’re still very close. But more than anything, I was grateful that people still remember me from *Snowdrop. Since I made a special appearance this time, I’d love to ask Jisoo unnie to return the favor with a cameo in one of my future projects”, she said with a laugh.

    Fans are loving the sweet friendship between the two actresses — and many are already hoping to see them share the screen again in a bigger project!

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