• N.Flying's Lee Seunghyub considers calling Byeon Woo Seok 'hyung' again, showing their close friendship

    'Lovely Runner' actor and N.Flying member Lee Seunghyub recently opened up about his friendship with Byeon Woo Seok.

    In a video released on June 18th on 'Hong Seok Cheon's Treasure Box' YouTube channel, Lee Seunghyub appeared as a guest alongside Byeon Woo Seok from the tvN drama 'Lovely Runner'.

    The duo's camaraderie caught attention, with host Hong Seok Cheon introducing Lee Seunghyub by saying, "Here's a handsome guy next to another handsome guy. My precious Woo Seok and he are very close," creating a warm atmosphere. Hong Seok Cheon even joked, "I should give this guy a piggyback ride," which got everyone laughing.

    Lee Seunghyub shared that he had watched Byeon Woo Seok's previous appearance on 'Hong Seok Cheon's Treasure Box' and nervously remarked, "Sunjae mentioned feeling overwhelmed coming here, and now I understand why."

    He also mentioned feeling the tense atmosphere even before filming started.

    When asked about the age gap between him and Byeon Woo Seok, Lee Seunghyub explained, "Woo Seok is just a year older than me. But since I played Sunjae's closest friend in the drama, we decided to use informal speech. Now that the drama's over, I'm thinking about calling him 'hyung' again."

    Lee Seunghyub's statement highlighted their bond and the chemistry they built on-screen.

    Talking about the popularity surge after 'Lovely Runner', Lee Seunghyub said, "My schedule has gotten busier. Normally, I'm either at the studio or the gym, so I didn't feel the popularity on the streets. But being on 'Treasure Box' made me realize it."

    He candidly discussed the changes he's experienced and the reactions from people around him since the drama aired.

    Lee Seunghyub's comments have sparked interest among fans, demonstrating the affection for his friendship with Byeon Woo Seok and their on-screen connection loved by many.

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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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