Coffee Prince is one of Korea's explosive projects in the late 2000s.

The film helped Gong Yoo's name rise to new heights, becoming a cult star like it is today. .

But Gong Yoo was almost forgotten if this handsome "smile" accepted the role.

According to Soompi, the male lead role of Coffee Prince - Choi Han Kyul was not initially targeted by the crew for actor Gong Yoo.

On the other hand, actor Chun Jung Myung has just been considered as the No. 1 candidate for female director Lee Yoon Jung's film.

But unfortunately, there are 2 reasons why Chun Jung Myung could not participate in the Coffee Prince.

First, Chun Jung Myung was caught up in another project's schedule, which is the movie Hansel and Gretel.

In addition, Lee Yoon Jung immediately thought of Gong Yoo for the male lead role, and after Chun Jung Myung refused, she successfully invited Gong Yoo to participate.

A year before that, Gong Yoo had a promise with Lee Yoon Jung, and the Coffee Prince was the most suitable time.

Chun Jung Myung once expressed his deep regret when he refused Coffee Prince, as well as witnessed the film's resounding success. " It's something I regret for the rest of my life. I'm sorry Gong Yoo but this is how I really feel ."

After 8 years since Coffee Prince, Chun Jung Myung has officially collaborated with director Lee Yoon Jung in the movie Heart to Heart .

In addition, the actor also participated in many popular projects such as Cinderella's Stepsister, Love Warning , etc.

But compared to Gong Yoo, Chun Jung Myung is somewhat weaker. Thanks to Coffee Prince, Gong Yoo became a star and is currently one of the most sought-after actors in kimchi.

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ITZY's Yuna opened up about her childhood, her school days, and even the surprising secret behind her perfectly shaped head in a fun and heartwarming video.

On April 30, Yuna appeared in a new video on the YouTube channel "You Nani Bit Ina", where she visited her old middle school. Standing in front of the building, Yuna smiled and said, “This is the middle school I went to when I was younger. Well, it was five years ago, so not that long ago.”

She shared a fun memory, saying, “I came back once after graduating because I kept in touch with one of the teachers. All the teachers came out to greet me, and the students were so excited!”

When asked if she was popular back in school, Yuna gave an honest and funny answer. “I don’t think there were any boys’ schools nearby. "

She added, "And when I was in elementary school, boys liked girls who were quiet, cute, and sweet. But I was loud and outgoing, so I wasn’t their type. Back then, boys didn’t really like girls who were too pretty—they preferred someone more plain and simple.”

Later in the video, while filming at a local snack shop, Yuna got a surprise visit from her mom. Shocked, Yuna asked, “Why did you come without saying anything?”

Her mom sweetly revealed that Yuna had always dreamed of being on TV. Yuna added, “I never thought I’d be an idol. I imagined maybe I’d be a show host, an announcer, or even a pretty comedian.”

When asked when she realized Yuna had grown up, her mom said, “After she debuted, she always asked me for feedback. But eventually, she started making her own choices, and that’s when I knew she had grown up. At first, I was even worried about her hand gestures and facial expressions.”

Yuna chimed in, “My mom used to tell me I was doing too much when she watched my fancams.” Her mom smiled and said, “Isn’t Yuna the prettiest when she’s natural? I think she’s slowly learning that on her own.”

Then came the cutest story of the day—Yuna talked about how her head shape became so perfect. “When I was a baby, my mom would lay me down at different angles to make my head round—like using a protractor.”

Yuna laughed. Her mom looked a bit embarrassed but admitted, “I tried that with my first child too, but I started too late—around two months after birth. With Yuna, I started right away.”

Yuna then proudly pointed to her head and said, “Mom’s touch!” making everyone laugh.

Fans were touched by Yuna’s honest and playful personality, and many praised the sweet bond between her and her mom.

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