Kim Jae-won: "I fell for Kim Go-eun because she's beautiful... Marriage is an honor" [Yumi's Cells 3] [Interview ②]

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Actor Kim Jae-won (25) shared his proud reflections on finally becoming "Kim Go-eun's (35) man" in "Yumi's Cells 3."

Kim Jae-won held an interview with StarNews at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 7th. Earlier, on the 5th, he successfully concluded the OTT TVING original "Yumi's Cells 3" and discussed related topics.

"Yumi's Cells 3" is based on the popular webtoon of the same name. Following Season 1 in 2021 and Season 2 in 2022, it returns for its third season after four years.

In particular, Season 3 drew even more attention as the "trendy" Kim Jae-won took on the role of Shin Soon-rok, the love interest of Kim Yumi (played by Kim Go-eun). In the drama, he begins with Yumi as a "hate-watch" relationship and meticulously portrays the process of gradually winning her over, earning praise. He perfectly captured the 180th-degree transformation of the "straightforward younger man" in love, with high synchronization, stimulating viewers' excitement. Moreover, Soon-rok, leaving behind Yumi's men from Season 1's Gu Woong (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) and Season 2's Bobby (played by Jin Young), concluded with a "marriage" ending, achieving a graceful finish.

On this day, Kim Jae-won addressed the on-screen love line. When asked about the reason he fell for Yumi, he replied, "It happened naturally."

He continued, "Although it started as a 'hate-watch,' I don't think Soon-rok ever intended to put Yumi in an awkward position or to provoke her. Soon-rok never disliked Yumi from the beginning; it started with affection. That grew into love." He added, "There are many reasons why he likes Yumi, but ultimately, the words that made her feel the happiest, 'You're beautiful,' were the most significant," as he spoke fully immersed in his role.

Regarding the "marriage" ending, he said, "I believe the original work also ends with them married. When I first joined the project, I didn't know the ending. After receiving the early scripts, I wondered, 'Will Soon-rok and Yumi really get married?' However, whether they married or not did not influence my decision to join the project. I naturally absorbed the fact that they would get married into the script and acted accordingly. Regardless, I am happy they got married. Since I became Yumi's final man, it is an honor. I am simply grateful to be part of this magnificent work."

Kim Jae-won also said, "My older sister really liked it. At first, she jokingly asked, 'Are you playing Soon-rok?' I thought, 'Ah, Soon-rok is more popular than I expected.' Although it's still a bit embarrassing to be publicly referred to as her blood relative, I felt good because she praised me, saying I did well."

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