Get ready to have your heart warmed! Veteran actress Park Shin-hye recently showered her junior, Jo Han-kyul, with an abundance of praise for his remarkable attitude and captivating presence on the set of their drama, ‘Undercover Miss Hong’.
The On-Screen Family’s Delightful Chemistry
During a recent Q&A session on the tvN DRAMA YouTube channel, Park Shin-hye, Go Kyung-pyo, and Jo Han-kyul, the stars of ‘Undercover Miss Hong’, shared delightful anecdotes and reactions following the release of their first two episodes.
Go Kyung-pyo shared, “My friends found the drama charming and fun!” But it was Park Shin-hye‘s turn to gush about Jo Han-kyul.
Screen Charm vs. Real-Life Wit
Park Shin-hye couldn’t help but compliment Jo Han-kyul‘s visuals, noting, “My friends all say Han-kyul is so handsome! His screen presence is truly amazing.” Jo Han-kyul, with a cheeky grin, playfully shot back, “So, I’m not that handsome in real life?” eliciting laughter from the trio.
Park Shin-hye quickly clarified with affection, “No, you’re handsome in real life too, but you just come across even better on screen. I actually envy that!” Go Kyung-pyo chimed in supportively, “That means he has an aura!” to which Park Shin-hye gratefully responded, “You’re the best!”
A Rookie’s Unwavering Spirit
The conversation took a turn towards Jo Han-kyul‘s everyday life, with him mentioning he spends his time working out and gaming. Go Kyung-pyo playfully questioned, “Are you still gaming?”
Park Shin-hye defended him warmly, “Why not? He can game!” Go Kyung-pyo then confessed, “I honestly thought Han-kyul was in his thirties!” Park Shin-hye agreed, “I constantly forget our age difference. He’s just so easygoing and friendly.” (For context, Park Shin-hye was born in 1990, making her a 24-year veteran, while Jo Han-kyul was born in 2002, a 12-year age gap.)
What truly touched Park Shin-hye, however, was Jo Han-kyul‘s professional demeanor on set. She elaborated on the realities of guidance:
- 🎬 “When acting, you often have to give advice or direction, and sometimes, out of frustration, you might even scold someone.”
- 🥺 “But Han-kyul never gets discouraged. The very next day, he’d greet me with the same bright, cheerful face.”
- 💘 “That’s when I thought to myself, he truly has the spirit to persevere and last long in this industry.”
Go Kyung-pyo echoed her sentiments, adding, “I prefer colleagues who are easy to get along with and playful, rather than those who are overly difficult. Especially as I get older, I appreciate that even more,” further highlighting the warm camaraderie among the cast.
This kind of genuine praise from a seasoned star like Park Shin-hye is truly a gift, hinting at the powerful narrative Jo Han-kyul is already building in his acting journey. His resilience and bright energy promise to captivate fans for years to come.
Editor: Hana Lee 🎬
