Park Bo-gum: "Whenever we gather, laughter never stops." 'Gurumi' 10th Anniversary 'Elle' Special Cover [Photo Gallery]

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Actors Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung, Jin Young, Chae Soobin, and Kwak Dong-yeon graced the September special cover of fashion magazine 'Elle'. The five actors, who spent a vibrant period of youth together through the KBS drama 'Gurumi Green Moonlight', which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, have reunited once again with shared hearts.

On the 27th, 'Elle' revealed photo shoots featuring Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung, Jin Young, Chae Soobin, and Kwak Dong-yeon together.

The 2016 drama 'Gurumi Green Moonlight', which beautifully depicted hanbok, Korean landscapes, and the love and growth of contemporary youth with delicate detail, received immense affection. Ten years later, as K-dramas expanded their reach to become a global center, these five actors each built their own worlds in their respective fields while walking through that time together. In this sense, their appearance in one frame after 10 years is not merely a reunion but a defining moment that rerecords the youth of an era leading up to today's K-dramas. This project reflects on the diverse values a single work can leave beyond time through the current lives of these five actors.

Park Bo-gum, who portrayed Crown Prince Lee-young and received widespread love, said, "Everyone remains exactly as we first met. I am truly happy to be able to wear hanbok again and capture our present selves. Even the weather is similar to when we filmed back then. Whenever we gathered then, laughter never stopped," expressing his joy at the reunion. Regarding the significance of this landmark K-historical drama that captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, he added, "I was happy to act while wearing beautiful traditional hanbok against landscapes fully embodying Korean charm. Of course, it was also an honor to portray Crown Prince Hyomyeong, who excelled not only in politics but also in literature, music, and dance. Most importantly, it is a great privilege as an actor that even 10 years later, people still remember the names of the characters in the work."

When asked what role Lee-young meant to his acting career, he replied, "There is a line from Yoo-jeong in the drama: 'Who knows if memories of being loved will become the strength to live a lifetime?' Thanks to everyone's love for Lee-young, I have been able to walk this path with that strength until now." To his colleagues, he shared affectionate words: "Thanks to you, my youth and our youth could shine beautifully. May we all always shine brightly like moonlight."

Kim Yoo-jung, who played the lovely and spirited girl Hong Ra-on at age 17, expressed her affection by saying, "'Ra-on' itself is a pure Korean word meaning 'joyful.' Like her name, she was a character who shared warmth with people, and the emotions I felt through Ra-on also came from deep within as genuine warmth."

When asked about the biggest change in herself over the past 10 years, she said, "I have gained complete strength. Even when difficult situations arise, I now have the courage to face them more actively and the willingness to move forward." Reflecting on her younger self, she added, "My mother once told me, 'If you endure, you will reach that place.' 'Enduring' does not only mean getting through hard times. It also means continuing to live your own time by doing what needs to be done, whether in joyful or difficult moments. I want to tell our younger selves not to worry too much about the distant future or become impatient."

Jin Young, who has endured for 10 years and wishes to keep his current self in the future, said, "I do not want to lose my love for people. I simply enjoy being around people, spending time together, doing things together, and sharing them. If one day I stop enjoying that, I think it would be very sad." To his colleagues with whom he has spent 10 years, he added, "Let's go on for a long time. We first met through work, but maintaining relationships by staying in touch, sharing our lives, and supporting each other over 10 years is not easy. I am happy that we have successfully done this."

Chae Soobin, who played Jo Ha-yeon, a character who boldly chose her own heart before love, said she now draws courage from him even after 10 years. "Ha-yeon was not someone who would remain stuck just because she felt unloved. I remember her as a courageous woman who chose her life and moved forward," explaining the courage she gained from the character. When asked what she would say to her younger self back then, she replied, "You are doing well, you will do well, and you are living well. Although it may seem like you have always worked hard without major worries, looking back, I think you were often anxious. Once it's over, nothing matters. I just want to tell myself that I am doing my best."

Kwak Dong-yeon, who recently enlisted in the military, said he wants to tell his 20-year-old self, who ran fiercely, "Don't be scared (laughs)!" He continued, "Back then, I acted as if each work and every shoe were my last. That mindset may have actually constrained me. If I had been more confident, I could have shown even more diverse sides." With determination, he added to his four colleagues, "By early 2028, I will be firmly protecting the country, so don't worry. Please go ahead and fully pursue your own dreams (laughs)."

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