Actress Han Chae Young has revealed that her special appearance in the popular Korean drama Boys Over Flowers led to an unexpected career boost, with 11 advertising offers coming her way after the show.
On October 16, Han Chae Young uploaded a video titled Digging Up My Embarrassing Past... Reading Comments on her YouTube channel, Bobby Doll Han Chae Young, where she looked back at scenes from her previous acting projects and reacted to viewers' comments.
During the video, the actress watched clips from the 2009 hit drama Boys Over Flowers, in which she made a special appearance as Min Seo Hyun.
As soon as the drama footage appeared, Han Chae Young covered her face in embarrassment while watching her younger self perform.
Reacting to the dialogue, she laughed and admitted, "The lines are so cringe-worthy."
When asked whether she often felt embarrassed while filming the drama, Han Chae Young explained that the actors had to remain serious despite the dramatic dialogue.
She brought up fellow actress Goo Hye Sun, who played the female lead, saying, "It's not just me. Look at Goo Hye Sun too. She keeps a straight face."
However, despite feeling embarrassed while revisiting some of her scenes, Han Chae Young revealed that her appearance in the drama had brought her considerable attention.
She shared, "It was just a special appearance, but after filming this, I received 11 advertising offers."
The actress smiled as she recalled how the brief role unexpectedly led to new commercial opportunities.
Although Han Chae Young did not have a major role in Boys Over Flowers, her character, Min Seo Hyun, was a memorable presence in the early part of the series.
The drama, starring Lee Min Ho, Goo Hye Sun, Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Bum, and Kim Joon, became one of the most recognizable Korean romance dramas of its time.
During the video, Han Chae Young also came across negative comments about the drama but defended its entertainment value.
She said, "This drama was so entertaining. A lot of people are watching it again these days."
Her comments showed that although she now finds some of the dialogue embarrassing, she still looks back on the drama with appreciation.
Han Chae Young's revelation has once again highlighted the lasting impact of Boys Over Flowers, showing how even a brief appearance in a widely popular series can create unexpected opportunities for an actor.
For Han Chae Young, that special appearance reportedly resulted in 11 advertising offers, making it a memorable turning point in her career.
