Kim Soo Hyun is turning heads again, and this time, it’s for his stunning appearance on the cover of Esquire Korea’s February issue! The popular actor, who recently broke records with the highest-ever viewership rating of 24.9% (28.4% in the capital area) for The Queen of Tears on tvN, teamed up with the luxury Italian brand Prada for this glamorous photoshoot.

In the interview, Kim Soo Hyun admitted he was a little nervous since it had been a while since he last did a photoshoot, but the cheerful atmosphere on set made everything easier. He was especially impressed with how the outfit turned out, saying, “I was surprised when I saw the outfit on the monitor. It was styled in such a stylish and atmospheric way.”

Kim Soo Hyun also opened up about his most memorable scene from The Queen of Tears. He fondly remembered the emotional moment when Kim Jung Nan, playing Beom Ja, appeared at his grandmother’s memorial and said, “Beom Ja is here.” The actor shared that he loves scenes where the whole cast is together, and the ad-libs were so fun that it was hard not to laugh during filming.

Known for his comedic chops in The Queen of Tears, Kim Soo Hyun recently shared his admiration for Yu Jae Myung, who plays his father in The Knock Off. “I was amazed by how he could deliver such captivating performances regardless of the unpredictable situations on set,” Kim Soo Hyun said.

As anticipation grows for The Knock Off, a Disney Plus original series set to air in 2025, Kim Soo Hyun teased, “I think we’ve filmed about half of it so far. I can’t share everything, but there was a special encounter during the Hong Kong shoot,” leaving fans eager to know more.

On top of his busy schedule, Kim Soo Hyun was also honored with the Artist of the Year award in the actor category at the 9th Asia Artist Awards in Bangkok on December 27, 2024. Looks like 2025 is shaping up to be another big year for the star.

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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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