Yook Sung-jae & Kim Ji-yeon’s Zenji-Filled Drama Pictorial
- Actors Yook Sung-jae and Kim ji-yeon, stars of the new drama, are featured in a pictorial highlighting their on-screen connection.
- The drama's premiere garnered a 9.2% viewership rating, according to Nielsen Korea's National Standards, signaling strong audience interest.
- The pictorial, featured in Cosmopolitan Korea, captures moments of the "Zenji Couple" against the backdrop of the past drama.Sources report that the actors displayed seamless teamwork during the...
Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon Showcase chemistry in New Drama and cosmopolitan Pictorial
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Actors Yook Sung-jae and Kim ji-yeon, stars of the new drama, are featured in a pictorial highlighting their on-screen connection. The drama centers on Yeo-ri (played by Kim), a young woman resisting her destiny as a medium, and Yoon gap (Yook), her first love. Kim Young-gwang portrays Lee Mu-gi Kang, trapped within Yoon Gap‘s body.
The drama’s premiere garnered a 9.2% viewership rating, according to Nielsen Korea’s National Standards, signaling strong audience interest.
Capturing the “Zenji Couple”
The pictorial, featured in Cosmopolitan Korea, captures moments of the “Zenji Couple” against the backdrop of the past drama.Sources report that the actors displayed seamless teamwork during the shoot, resulting in a charming visual narrative.
Actors Discuss Roles and Preparations
Following the photoshoot, an interview delved into the actors’ motivations for choosing the fantasy genre drama. Yook Sung-jae discussed his dual role as ‘Yun Gap’ and ‘Steel,’ finding the latter notably appealing. He noted the drama’s unique blend of historical setting and fantasy elements.
Yook said preparing for the role involved action sequences. “It was my first historical drama, so there were quite a lot of action scenes using a knife or weapon… it felt very tough,” he stated.
kim Ji-yeon mentioned seeking guidance from experts like Cho Ji-hoon and Yoon Mi-young in preparing for her role.
Real-Life Friendship Enhances On-Screen Chemistry
The actors, who have been friends for 16 years, spoke about the comfort and synergy their friendship brought to the set. Kim Ji-yeon admitted initial concerns about portraying emotions in front of a close friend but found the experience surprisingly agreeable.
Yook Sung-jae echoed this sentiment, stating, “I was the most comfortable part. I think that there will be an acting synergy between the two.” He also praised Kim’s versatility, expressing confidence in her ability to excel in various genres.
Hopes for the Drama
Looking ahead, Yook Sung-jae expressed his hopes for the drama’s reception. “I was very nervous about how you can see it as it was fierce without regrets. I hope the drama will be born again,” he said.
The may issue of Cosmopolitan Korea features more photos and the full interview with Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon. It is available at bookstores and on Cosmopolitan Korea’s website and Instagram.
Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon: Unveiling the Chemistry Behind the New Drama
Q: What’s the buzz about Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon?
A: The stars of the upcoming drama are generating excitement, thanks to a recent pictorial that highlights their captivating on-screen connection and a new drama. The drama dives into the narrative of Yeo-ri (played by Kim Ji-yeon), a young woman resisting her destiny, and Yoon Gap (played by Yook Sung-jae), her first love.The story also features Kim Young-gwang as Lee Mu-gi Kang, who is trapped within Yoon Gap’s body, which adds an intriguing layer to the drama. the drama’s premiere achieved a notable 9.2% viewership rating, according to Nielsen Korea’s National Standards, indicating strong audience interest.
Q: What’s the story behind the Cosmopolitan Korea pictorial?
A: The pictorial, showcased in cosmopolitan Korea, captures the “Zenji Couple” (Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon) in a series of moments, using the drama as a backdrop. The actors’ teamwork during the shoot is described as seamless, resulting in a visually charming story that fans and viewers are eager to see!
Q: What can you tell us about the actors’ roles and how they prepared?
A: Following the photo shoot, an interview revealed valuable insights into the actors’ roles in the fantasy genre drama. yook Sung-jae discussed taking on the dual role of ‘Yun Gap’ and ’Steel,’ finding the latter particularly appealing, and he mentioned the drama’s blend of historical setting with fantasy elements. Action sequences were part of the readiness for Yook’s role, and he mentioned it was challenging, in particular the many action scenes using a knife or weapon. Kim Ji-yeon mentioned consulting experts like Cho Ji-hoon and Yoon Mi-young for her role.
Q: How does their real-life friendship impact their on-screen chemistry?
A: Having been friends for 16 years, Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon’s friendship played a significant role in their on-screen chemistry. Kim Ji-yeon admitted to initial concerns about portraying emotions in front of a close friend, and she found the experience surprisingly comfortable. yook Sung-jae expressed that it was the most comfortable part for him in getting into character. He anticipated great acting synergy between them and praised Kim’s versatility.
Q: What are the actors’ hopes for the drama?
A: Yook Sung-jae expressed his hopes for the drama’s reception. “I was very nervous about how you can see it as it was fierce without regrets. I hope the drama will be born again,” he said.
Q: Where can I find more details on this?
A: More photos and the complete interview with yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon are available in the May issue of Cosmopolitan Korea. You can find it at bookstores or on the Cosmopolitan Korea website and Instagram.