hwonhwon_stv 35,987 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Netflix interview foreign The Straits Times K-idol returns to the small screen In his first lead role after completing military service, Kim Soo-hyun plays a caregiver in the Netflix romance drama It's Okay To Not Be Okay If absence makes the heart grow fonder, fans of South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun must be eagerly counting down to Saturday. That is when the debonair heart- throb - who shot to superstardom after acting in K-dramas such as Moon Embracing The Sun (2012) and My Love From The Star (2013 to 2014) - will make his much anticipated small-screen return as a leading man after completing his military service last July. His last starring role in a television series was in The Producers (2015). In the new romance drama It's Okay To Not Be Okay on Netflix, Kim Soo Hyun [ 32] plays Moon Gang-tae, a caregiver in a psychiatric ward. During a recent virtual press conference with the Asia-Pacific media, the star said from Seoul that while serving in the military, he felt a thirst to be on screen again. He added: "After my military service, I have become physically stronger and a little bit more experienced. "I think that for anyone who has seen my acting prior to that, you will be able to notice that once you see our show." When he first read the script for the show, he felt his heart ache and decided the show was something he wanted to challenge himself to do. "I wanted to be able to express that heartache in my acting." In the 16-episode drama, Kim's character meets a female author of children's books, Ko Mun-yeong, played by South Korean actress Seo Yea-ji. What transpires is an unusual romance between the two as they end up healing each other's emotional and wounds. Gang-tae is described as patient, smart and able to empathise with others. But although the character seems strong, when he is by himself, he is much weaker. Kim said: "I wanted to be able to express all of the hurt that Gang-tae has." He added that he wants this psychological vulnerability to resonate with viewers. When his character meets Mun- yeong, he lets his guard down. "He is able to complain about things and becomes like a child in front of her. So, I think meeting Mun-yeong is like a transitional point in Gang-tae's life." On working with Seo, the actor recalled: "As one tends to be around people you meet for the first time, there was a sense of awkwardness and difficulty between the two of us. But as the actors spent a lot of time together and began to get into character, there grew to be "a com- fortable chemistry" between them. Seo, 30, who was also at the press conference, said of her co-star: "From my first day, he has been considerate towards me. I feel like our chemistry started off, and continues to be, quite good. "I would even go as far as to say he is probably the best partner whom I have had." Seo said of her character: "She lacks the ability to feel empathy towards other people. She is a cold character. I have to channel this image of a witch to express her." But the character goes through a significant change after meeting Gang-tae, the actress added. Seo's credits include the psycho- logical thriller Save Me (2017) and the legal thriller Lawless Lawyer (2018). Asked what made her decide to take on her latest project, she cited director Park Shin-woo for his "irre- sistible" talent and writer Jo Yong for the intriguing story. She added: "Last but not least, I think any actress would be extremely happy to have Kim as her partner. "I had no reason not to do it." https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/k-idol-returns-to-the-small-screen 4 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites
hwonhwon_stv 35,987 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 2020.06.16 Good Data Rankings for the 2nd week of June 2020 TV drama topic list / Most Talked about Drama - Psycho It's Okay NO 4 Last week Psycho It's Okay NO 8, this week NO 4 Actor topic list / Most Talked about Actors Kim Soo Hyun NO 3 Seo Ye Ji NO 9 3 7 Link to post Share on other sites
hwonhwon_stv 35,987 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Don't forget, June 20 4 9 Link to post Share on other sites
lyrically aesthetic 10,345 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 16 hours ago, LLYKE said: Thank you for this warm welcoming! I don't mind you being crazy because I am like this too. lol It's a bit out of topic but I really like the design of their new agency, their website and Instagram feed are so satisfying, it's cool to see such good actors signing with people who seem to be good at their job (like management soop). I can smell some great promotion throughout the airing of the drama, hehe. Hiii no problem! You are always welcome here I can also sense that their agency is very supportive of them! Like look at those profile pictures! OMGHAHAH 16 hours ago, hwonhwon_stv said: This gave me healing! I soooo love them 3 hours ago, starwater0 said: HEEEEEEY FAM!!! How are we feeling after all those solo shot updates yesterday. Seeing these edits of them together keeps heightening my expectationnnns!! Note to self...keep calm keep calm HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA I FEEL YOU! WHAT I'VE SEEN YESTERDAY ARE THE BEST THING EVER HAHAHAHHA 3 hours ago, starwater0 said: Either way Yeji's voice was made for the radio Her voice is very soothing. I won't mind listening to her all day huhuhuhuh 4 6 Link to post Share on other sites
hwonhwon_stv 35,987 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Promo ads of Psycho But It's Okay at Sadang Station 4 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites
seojiseoji 2,173 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 16 hours ago, LLYKE said: Thank you for this warm welcoming! I don't mind you being crazy because I am like this too. lol It's a bit out of topic but I really like the design of their new agency, their website and Instagram feed are so satisfying, it's cool to see such good actors signing with people who seem to be good at their job (like management soop). I can smell some great promotion throughout the airing of the drama, hehe. awww you are very much welcome very very welcome here. and you are right! their agency is screaming elegance! 4 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites
seojiseoji 2,173 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 3 hours ago, starwater0 said: HEEEEEEY FAM!!! How are we feeling after all those solo shot updates yesterday. Seeing these edits of them together keeps heightening my expectationnnns!! Note to self...keep calm keep calm hahahahahhahahaha we can't keep calm at this moment! they are releasing tons of amazing photos, videos, and promotions each day! Thank to @hwonhwon_stv for keeping us updated! guuuurl @starwater0 you might faint when episode 1 airs! hahahahahahha keep your heart safe 4 7 Link to post Share on other sites
seojiseoji 2,173 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 15 hours ago, hwonhwon_stv said: Their unique story is about to begin, so mark your calendar on June 20,2020 cause It's Okay To Not Be Okay coming your way. I ALREADY MARKED IT! OMG CAN JUNE 20 2020 COME ALREADY LIKE RIGHT NOWWW?? hahahahahahahhahahahahahhahaha 4 8 Link to post Share on other sites
yejisoohyun 1,020 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/14/2020 at 7:49 PM, Keulla Gom said: June 20! PPALLI!! hahahahahahhaah june 20 should come already! this is making us frustrated 3 7 Link to post Share on other sites
moonlover 1,135 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Guys, I saw @seojiseoji on youtube comments promoting this thread! I am laughing so hard right now 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites
seojiseoji 2,173 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 minute ago, moonlover said: Guys, I saw @seojiseoji on youtube comments promoting this thread! I am laughing so hard right now KEEP IT A SECRET SISTER! hahahahahahahahahaha i am good at promoting hahahahah 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites
lyrically aesthetic 10,345 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 FOUR MORE DAYS TO GO GUYS me right now 4 6 Link to post Share on other sites
gunhooooo 725 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 hi i love this couple so much can't wait for saturday to come! i am a fan of kim soo hyun for a long time then when i saw the trailer, i felt inlove with seo ye ji instantly. this is giving me hotel blue moon vibes haha so in love! 4 7 Link to post Share on other sites
seojiseoji 2,173 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, gunhooooo said: hi i love this couple so much can't wait for saturday to come! i am a fan of kim soo hyun for a long time then when i saw the trailer, i felt inlove with seo ye ji instantly. this is giving me hotel blue moon vibes haha so in love! Hiiii welcome here!!! Is that park gunhoo in your profile picture?! that baby is freaking cute wait is that park gunhoo too in your profile picture @starwater0?? HAHAHAHHA 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites
lyrically aesthetic 10,345 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, gunhooooo said: hi i love this couple so much can't wait for saturday to come! i am a fan of kim soo hyun for a long time then when i saw the trailer, i felt inlove with seo ye ji instantly. this is giving me hotel blue moon vibes haha so in love! 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites
starwater0 1,052 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, gunhooooo said: hi i love this couple so much can't wait for saturday to come! i am a fan of kim soo hyun for a long time then when i saw the trailer, i felt inlove with seo ye ji instantly. this is giving me hotel blue moon vibes haha so in love! Welcome welcome!!! Love your profile pic haha...sooooocute 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites
starwater0 1,052 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, moonlover said: Guys, I saw @seojiseoji on youtube comments promoting this thread! I am laughing so hard right now @seojiseoji SISSSSSSSS no wonder people are finding us from there hahaha GREAT JOBBBBB 1 hour ago, seojiseoji said: is that park gunhoo too in your profile picture @starwater0?? HAHAHAHHA the one and only!!!! gosh i miss them so much on the show 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites
starwater0 1,052 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 NEW GROUP POSTER Seo Yeji looking like the queen she is hahaha 4 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Keulla Gom 340 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, yejisoohyun said: hahahahahahhaah june 20 should come already! this is making us frustrated True! Its because of this couple. Its like, hoping Netflix has an advance date setting for a fast episode/s to appear. HAHAHAHA 4 6 Link to post Share on other sites
lyrically aesthetic 10,345 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 58 minutes ago, starwater0 said: NEW GROUP POSTER Seo Yeji looking like the queen she is hahaha woooow that guy in blue polo shirt looks so fine... 5 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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