Dara became emotional as she recalled the hardships she endured while supporting her family in the Philippines.

In a recent episode of 'Lovers of Joseon' aired on March 25, Mimi and Thunder met up with Thunder's sisters, Dara and Park Doorami, for a heartfelt dinner conversation.

During their candid discussion, Park Doorami touched upon their past struggles, acknowledging Dara's immense sacrifices.

She mentioned how Dara used to struggle to get proper sleep due to her overwhelming responsibilities.

Dara bravely shared that during her time promoting in the Philippines, she had to push through sleepless nights for a whole year but persevered because she couldn't afford to give up.

Park Doorami revealed that Dara was the primary breadwinner for their family during that challenging period, taking on significant financial responsibilities from a young age.

This revelation left Dara visibly moved, reflecting on the weight she carried during those difficult times.

Mimi, showing understanding and empathy, mentioned that Thunder often talks about wanting to ease Dara's burdens now.

This acknowledgment of Dara's past struggles and Thunder's desire to support her brought tears to Dara's eyes as she reminisced about her journey, especially her time promoting in the Philippines under trying circumstances.

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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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