Seo Kang-jun, Boyfriend Who Has Been Gazing at Ahn Eun-jin for 10 Years [Love Beyond You]

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In 'Love Beyond You', Seo Kang-jun and Ahn Eun-jin are set to showcase the chemistry of a couple in their tenth year together.

KBS 2TV's new Saturday-Sunday mini-series 'Love Beyond You' (directed by Hwang Seung-gi and Lee Ga-ram, written by Yoo Soo-ji) is a realistic romantic drama that explores the reality of a couple who have been dating for ten years suddenly encountering unfamiliar emotions.

On the 5th, the production team released images from script rehearsal sessions and behind-the-scenes videos, further raising expectations.

Earlier in March, the first script rehearsal was attended by co-directors Hwang Seung-gi and Lee Ga-ram, screenwriter Yoo Soo-ji, and main cast members Seo Kang-jun, Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Ju-an, Jo Ara, Kim Mi-kyung, Kim Nam-hee, Lee Min-jae, and Lee Jun-hyuk. The production team stated, "The actors infused their respective characters with realism, exchanging lines that naturally built up the romantic narrative. Everyone on set became so immersed it felt as though they were truly in love. Amidst this energy of laughter and deep engagement, all participants announced a powerful start to the project."

First, Seo Kang-jun takes on the role of Namgung Ho, an assistant manager at Team 3 of the TF Snack division at Hunmin Confectionery. He is reported to have perfectly embodied the character by delicately portraying not only Namgung Ho's warmth after ten years of focusing solely on his lover, Imi-do, but also his increasingly complex emotions as he wavers between love and trust.

Ahn Eun-jin, who plays film director Imi-do, vividly depicted the character's intricate psychology as she achieved her dreams yet faced uncertainty before the walls of reality. Most notably, the two actors naturally conveyed the familiarity and comfort unique to a decade-long couple—knowing each other better than their own parents, sharing everything down to the depths, and displaying raw, unfiltered chemistry—thereby demonstrating the true value of a realistic couple dynamic.

The performances of characters who will disrupt the couple's solid relationship were equally powerful. Lee Ju-an, playing Han Tae-seung, portrayed a lawyer representing the film company that unilaterally notified Imi-do of her dismissal—a character who is more pragmatic and ambitious than anyone else. His subtle emotional shift from coldly pressuring Imi-do to suddenly being captivated by her is expected to heighten the drama's tension. Jo Ara, as Park Soo-ah, plays a junior colleague at Hunmin Confectionery who suddenly appears before Namgung Ho, vividly expressing the hidden warmth and surprising charm beneath her initially cold impression. Together with Seo Kang-jun and Ahn Eun-jin, these two actors form a realistic four-person dynamic where love, familiarity, excitement, and confusion intertwine.

The presence of supporting characters further enhanced the realism of the lovers' story. Kim Mi-kyung, as Ma Suk-hee, Imi-do's mother, anchored the drama by balancing warmth with sharp, direct remarks. Kim Nam-hee (as Lee Young-do, Imi-do's older brother) and Lee Min-jae (as Lee Wan-do, her younger brother) added humor through their believable sibling chemistry. Additionally, Lee Jun-hyuk, playing 'Eom Ho-sik', the section chief of Team 3 at Hunmin Confectionery's TF Snack division, will not only resonate with real-life office workers as Namgung Ho's superior but also serve as another vital source of energy in the drama through his cheerful demeanor.

The production team expressed confidence, stating, "All actors in 'Love Beyond You' naturally immersed themselves in their respective characters from the very first rehearsal, bringing out the essence of the realistic romantic narrative the series aims to portray. Thanks to the outstanding performances by the cast, viewers will be fully captivated by the familiarity and excitement of a decade-long relationship, the warmth of family, and the realistic dynamics among workplace colleagues."

The first episode of 'Love Beyond You' will air on September 12 at 9:20 p.m. It will be broadcast domestically and simultaneously released globally via Amazon Prime Video to audiences in over 240 countries.

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