• Lim Young Woong's Film 'In October' Tops Coupang and TVING, Proving His Influence

    Singer Lim Young Woong is touching hearts with his emotional short film 'In October,' now streaming on Coupang Play and TVING since July 6.

    In this film, Lim Young Woong stars as the lead, portraying a hero navigating a virus-devastated society. His performance, alongside co-stars Ahn Eun-jin and Hyun Bong-sik, adds depth to the story, while director Kwon Oh-jun enhances its quality.

    Before its release, 'In October' was already generating excitement with a preview shown during Lim Young Woong's 2024 concert 'IM HERO - THE STADIUM' and the music video for 'Warmth.'

    The film quickly rose to the top of Coupang Play's Movie TOP 20 and ranked 2nd in the week's popular works TOP 20. It received a rating of 4.0 and over 12,500 reviews. On TVING, 'In October' topped real-time popular movies and ranked 7th in the TOP 20 from July 6 to 10, continuously receiving public love.

    'In October' is praised for its rich emotions, strong acting, and touching story. You can watch it on Coupang Play, TVING, and Home Choice. Additionally, on August 28, Lim Young-woong will release 'IM HERO - THE STADIUM' THE MOVIE at CGV, showcasing his first stadium concert with his fans, the Hero Era.

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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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