Woo Young Woo is frequently associated with whale-related objects and tales. Why were whales chosen instead of other marine species?

In the popular Wednesday-Thursday drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" on ENA, the main character, Woo Young Woo (Park Eun Bin), has autism spectrum disorder and adores whales. When she has the opportunity, she tells her colleague Lee Joon Ho various whale-related tales.

When Woo Young Woo has an idea, the image of a large humpback whale appears with a mysterious sound and swims across the sky, creating a relaxing atmosphere for both herself and the audience.

Seeing Woo Young Woo, who resembles a whale – the only mammal in the vast ocean called "Hanbada" – naturally piques the viewers' interest in whales.

In Disney Nature's "Dolphin Reef" (2018), a nature documentary about whales that took more than five years to produce, you can see numerous whale species, including humpback whales and killer whales, as well as other colorful 'citizens' of the sea, such as turtles, octopuses, and sharks.

This film's narration was provided by Natalie Portman, who played the female lead in "Thor." The story of sea nature unfolds in an exciting and emotional manner, much like an animation.

The world reflected in the water by the camera is extremely mysterious. Diverse individuals coexist peacefully in a vast colony of colorful reefs.

However, the documentary also reveals the ugly side. The natural food chain exists in the ocean as well. Some large species prey on smaller ones, while others are prey. Whales varied greatly in appearance.

The killer whale, a known marine predator, attacks a humpback whale calf riding on its mother's back. Additionally, dolphins are hunted unless they travel in groups.

However, the sea remains beautiful. All species, from small lobsters to whales and sharks, coexist.

A coral reef colony, where numerous species form a complex ecosystem, is comparable to a massive city. Although the species are distinct, they create a beautiful landscape when combined. Because of this, Woo Young Woo enjoys whales.

In some ways, whales are estranged and unfamiliar with other species in the marine ecosystem. Whales, unlike other fish, do not lay eggs but instead give birth to young.

Without gills, they must frequently come to the water's surface to inhale and exhale oxygen. Despite being extraordinary, sensitive, bizarre, and devoid of common sense, they coexist peacefully with a large number of other individuals.

In other words, wouldn't our society be more beautiful if "extraordinary" people such as the lawyer Woo Young Woo could live in harmony with others?

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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