"A crazy plot like 'Stranger'"... Kim Ji-yeon and Park Seo-ham in a time-slip, soul-change, and first-love rescue drama 'Dive to You' [Comprehensive]

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Actors Kim Ji-yeon and Park Seo-ham starred in 'Dive to You,' which confidently promised a crazy plot similar to 'Stranger.'

On the afternoon of the 22nd, an online production conference for the Disney+ and Channel A drama 'Dive to You' (directed by So Jae-hyun, written by Kim Bo-gum, produced by Ion) was held. Director So Jae-hyun, actors Kim Ji-yeon, Park Seo-ham, Jang Se-hyuk, and Moon Seung-yu attended.

'Dive to You' is a first-love rescue romance drama in which twin siblings Yoon Ha-na and Yoon Ha-ro, who discover they can travel back in time through an old KAMCO door, jump back in time to revive Jung Woo-jae.

Kim Ji-yeon will portray the top actress Yoon Ha-na, who suffers from emotional recognition impairment, showcasing a diverse range of characters from her mature acting face to her youthful teenage appearance. Park Seo-ham, who plays Yoon Ha-na's first love Jung Woo-jae, conveyed the character's cautious personality through the depth of his gaze.

Yoon Ha-ro (played by Jang Se-hyuk), Yoon Ha-na's twin brother, and Seo Ye-rang (played by Moon Seung-yu), Yoon Ha-na's So Sok-sa (CEO), are a couple who have been in a long-term relationship for 10 years. Although they appear to be connected through Yoon Ha-ro, the two actually became lovers due to Seo Ye-rang's proactive pursuit after falling for Yoon Ha-ro, a high school judo athlete on TV in the past.

Director So Jae-hyun introduced 'Dive to You' as follows: "It is a time-travel story where characters move between the past and present using a special KAMCO door. They time-slip to save their precious friend and first love, Jung Woo-jae, and during that process, they undergo a soul change. The visuals are beautiful, and there are constant plot twists. It is a work that highlights the charm of all four actors."

When asked about the casting behind-the-scenes for the actors, Director So said, "Ji-yeon was the first to join, and I wanted to work with her after watching all her works. She was too beautiful and acted so well. In fact, while working on the project together, I thanked her many times because she acted that well." He added, "Seo-ham is a 'male lead with narrative in his eyes.' Please pay close attention to his gaze in the drama."

He continued, "I cast Seung-yu after watching 'The Tyrant's Chef,' and I cast Se-hyuk after he won out of 120-to-1 competition. Since Se-hyuk was already good at judo, he fit the image perfectly, so I cast him."

What makes 'Dive to You' different from other soul-change or time-slip dramas? Director So replied, "We are HYBE-led. There is both a soul change and a time slip. Recently, someone said on 'Civilization Express,' 'The director has ambition.' I think it became a meaningful work because the actors delivered narrative-driven performances."

When asked how Kim Ji-yeon intended to portray the role of Yoon Ha-ro at 18, in her 30s, and in the past within 'Dive to You,' she said, "We filmed it to the extent that I felt like I was shooting multiple dramas simultaneously." She added, "For the 30th-year-old Ha-ro, I tried to lower the tone. When doing a body change with Ha-ro, I aimed to highlight the realistic points of a male student." She further shared, "Personally, it was an extremely fun project. It also showcases a campus story."

Kim Ji-yeon and Park Seo-ham debuted at the same time. When asked about their feelings upon meeting again through 'Dive to You,' Park Seo-ham said, "Although we are debut peers, we were not close friends before; we only knew each other by face. At that time, I found it difficult to adapt, but Ji-yeon was cool. It felt like meeting an old friend again this time. She is a very delicate and considerate friend who takes good care of others' emotions. She also allowed me to immerse myself 100% and encouraged me, so I received a lot of help." He conveyed the warm atmosphere.

Kim Ji-yeon said, "We shared a bond of comradeship during those days, so meeting again this time was overwhelming, and we quickly became close. As the older brother figure, he made things easy for the younger ones, so we were able to film comfortably while joking around."

When asked how Park Seo-ham portrayed Jung Woo-jae's eye acting in 'Dive to You,' he said, "I always meet good directors and great actors with gratitude, and this time was no different. When syncing with Ji-yeon, we looked into each other's eyes a lot before entering the shot. Her eyes themselves are so deep that sometimes I got emotional just looking at them." He added, "The director also always contacted us after filming to say, 'You did well today.' That gave me confidence and courage, so I think I was able to act even better."

Jang Se-hyuk was cast as the character Yoon Ha-ro in 'Dive to You' after overcoming a 120-to-1 competition rate. He said, "That made me feel extremely grateful. It was a great opportunity to meet the character Ha-ro, so I tried to enjoy every moment of filming and learn as much as possible." He further added, "I also want to be remembered as a bright and positive actor through the character Yoon Ha-ro."

Jang Se-hyuk performs judo action scenes with Park Seo-ham. He said, "Seo-ham hyung has such great physicality that even slight movements look incredibly flashy and cool. Thanks to his impressive physique, the action scenes turned out well."

Regarding the charisma of Seo Ye-rang, whom Moon Seung-yu portrays in 'Dive to You,' she said, "Ye-rang is a CEO with a charm like gravity. She has an effortless charisma without needing to try hard, so top stars in South Korea want to work with her. Please watch how far Ye-rang will go in management."

When asked about her experience acting as twin siblings with Kim Ji-yeon, Moon Seung-yu said, "I watched many of Ji-yeon unnie's works, and the personalities within them were so different. I approached Ji-yeon unnie first to coordinate our chemistry."

When asked what kind of couple they would like to be called with Kim Ji-yeon, Park Seo-ham said, "Fans say that actress Ji-yeon looks like a rabbit. Since I look like a dog, let's call us the 'Bouncy Woof-Woof Couple.'" When asked what kind of couple he would like to be called with Jang Se-hyuk, Moon Seung-yu replied, "We came up with the name 'Leopard Couple.' We bicker but are only two of us, so we've been together for a long time." Jang Se-hyuk added, "I'd like to call it something cuter: 'The Leader's Fan Couple.'"

When asked where they would want to go if they could time-slip, Kim Ji-yeon said, "I want to go back to elementary school and try being a different person." Park Seo-ham replied, "I don't think I would go back to the past. Don't people have regrets? Even if I went back, I wouldn't necessarily avoid regretting it. Instead, I'd like to sneak a peek at how my future self lives and then return."

Finally, Kim Ji-yeon said, "We packed in time-slip, romantic comedy, soul change, redemption narratives, and all sorts of fun elements, so please watch it no matter what you're looking for." Director So expressed confidence by saying, "I participated in the production of 'Stranger.' I think viewers will get to see that crazy plot and the delicious ending again."

'Dive to You' will premiere on Disney+ and Channel A on the 26th.

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