Compulsory schedule coordination? Tell us about the behind-the-scenes story of the scramble between the director and Mrs. Ok's wife Yeon-woo (exhibition)
Feb 02, 2025
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Yeonwoo appeared as an interviewee along with actors Jung Joon-ho and Shin Hyun-joon in the MBC entertainment show 「Omniscient Interferee」, which aired on the 1st. In the broadcast on this day, Jeon Hyun-moo asked about the back story of the casting, mentioning that Yeon-woo showed an intense presence by playing the role of Cha Mi-ryeong in 「Ok's Wife」.
Jeon Hyun-moo even threatened that the director should not play the role of Cha Mi-ryeong?" asked, and Yeonwoo delivered an unexpected behind-the-scenes story of the casting.
Yeon-woo "Actually, he was filming two other dramas at the same time. I was thinking about it because I had a lot of schedules, but the director of "Mr. Ok's Wife" confessed that he contacted the drama director I was filming and asked me to finish it as soon as possible. He added "I think it was possible to coordinate because the two of you were seniors and juniors."
As for the exact reason for the casting, "I actually didn't hear it directly from the director, but I think he thought I would look good in the role of Cha Mi-ryeong."
Shin Hyun-joon, who was listening to this, drew laughter by pointing out his best friend Jung Joon-ho, who was next to him, saying, "'It's not easy to hear that as an actor.'"
Yeon-woo was greatly loved by viewers for his outstanding acting skills and attractive visuals in 'Ok's Mrs. Ok'.
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