• "She's an amazing person" — Park Bo Young gets praised on and offscreen from the staff of Disney+ series ‘Light Shop’

    Buzz is building around actress Park Bo Young, thanks to some heartwarming stories shared by a staff member who worked with her on Disney Plus's 'Light Shop'.

    Staff A, who had the chance to work with Park Bo Young, recently spilled the beans about their experience. They confessed, "Sometimes, you just vibe with someone, no grand reason needed. For me, it was the lead actress of a local movie."

    They continued, "Being in the industry, I've had my doubts about being a 'fan'. High hopes often lead to big letdowns. Been there, done that." Despite this, they admitted that they couldn't shake off the hope of working with Park Bo Young someday.

    When they found out that Park Bo Young was cast in 'Light Shop', they were over the moon. Although they tried to keep their expectations in check, fearing possible disappointment, Park Bo Young turned out to be a dream come true.

    Staff A couldn't help but gush about her, saying, "From the moment I met her, I felt at ease. As we worked together, my admiration for her only grew."

    They praised her for her kindness and generosity, even in tough situations, and her respect for everyone on set. They added, "She's not just a fantastic actress, but also an amazing person."

    'Light Shop', starring Park Bo Young, is the fifth installment in the 'Mystery Psychology Thriller' series by Kang Pool. The webtoon-based series has already racked up over 150 million views and continues to receive love and praise from fans.

    The intriguing plot, which intertwines the lives of the living and the dead through a light-selling shop, boasts a star-studded cast including Ju Ji Hoon, Bae Seong Woo, Eom Tae Goo, Kim Seol Hyun, Lee Jung Eun, Kim Min Ha, Park Hyuk Kwon, Kim Dae Myung, Shin Eun Soo, Kim Sun Hwa, and Kim Ki Hae.

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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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