• 'Marry My Husband' Actress Song Ha Yoon’s Transformation: From High School Roles to Villainess

    Song Ha Yoon, a name that resonates with talent and versatility, has been captivating audiences with her stellar performances in 'Marry My Husband', .

    In 2018, she was part of the star-studded cast of 'Perfect Stranger', a remake of the 2016 Italian film of the same name.

    The film, which also starred Cho Jin-woong, Kim Ji-soo, Yoo Hae-jin, Yeom Jeong-ah, Lee Seo-jin, and Yoon Kyeong-ho, revolved around a group of friends who decide to share their digital lives, leading to unexpected revelations.

    Song Ha Yoon played Se-kyung, the wife of Jun-mo, portrayed by Lee Seo-jin. Se-kyung, a veterinarian with a significant age gap with her husband, was suspected of having an affair, adding a layer of intrigue to the plot.

    Fast forward to the present, Song Ha Yoon is making waves for her role as the villainess Jeong Soo-min in the hit series 'Marry My Husband'. Her journey in the industry, however, wasn't always smooth sailing.

    Starting her career as a magazine model in high school, she gained popularity as the Pomegranate Girl in 'Beauties Prefer Pomegranates'.

    Her youthful looks allowed her to play high school roles well into her mid-20s. But as she turned 28, she found herself at a crossroads, unable to land high school roles.

    This led to her decision to change her stage name to Song Ha Yoon, a move that was emotionally challenging for her.

    Her first role post-name change was in Kim Eun-hee's 'Ghost', followed by consistent appearances in 'My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol', 'Fight for My Way', and 'Sister is Alive!', where she played the formidable villain Baek Se-ra.

    In 'Marry My Husband', Song Ha Yoon's portrayal of Jeong Soo-min, a character obsessed with the lead Kang Ji-won, has been nothing short of brilliant.

    Her ability to switch between angelic and devilish personas has left viewers on the edge of their seats.

    Her performance, particularly in episode 13, was so intense that it gave viewers goosebumps. To prepare for this role, Song Ha Yoon sought help from psychiatrists and profilers, demonstrating her commitment to her craft.

    'Marry My Husband' has been hailed as 'the rediscovery of Song Hayoon' and 'Song Hayun’s life work'. With only two episodes left, fans are eagerly waiting to see how the story unfolds.

    Meanwhile, anticipation is building for Song Ha Yoon's next project, 'History of Fools'.

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  • Lee Jun Young says he felt guilty and cried after acting mean to a grandma in 'Brave Citizen'

    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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