Actor Seo Kang-jun on Love: "Your Partner Should Not Become the Reason for Your Life" [Photo Gallery]

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Actor Seo Kang-jun shared his thoughts on love.

Fashion magazine 'Elle' released a photo shoot and interview with actor Seo Kang-jun for its October issue. Under the concept of 'OFF DUTY', this photo shoot captured the sensuality and tension hidden within Seo Kang-jun's neat appearance.

Currently appearing in the drama 'Love Beyond You' as the gentle and soft boyfriend 'Namgoong Ho', Seo Kang-jun reflected on his experience after filming. When asked about his feelings post-shoot, he said, "I tried to fully understand Namgoong and Mido's hearts and states, and I exhausted myself expressing the emotions that arose from them." He added, "After pouring out all the emotions inside me, I am experiencing a kind of burnout," recalling the time he deeply immersed himself in the work. Regarding Namgoong Ho, he explained, "I wanted him to be someone who is too upright and principled yet honest, but also lives an unstable life and feels anxious," sharing his own interpretation of the character's inner world.

He also answered honestly about the questions on love and relationships posed by the work. "I believe that only when I stand straight can I truly love," said Seo Kang-jun, adding, "Sacrificing for someone is one of many ways to love, but the prerequisite is maintaining your own life completely. Your partner should not become the reason for your life." He revealed his firm perspective on healthy love.

Rather than setting clear life goals, Seo Kang-jun focuses on creating small tasks he can do one by one. When asked about the emptiness that often follows such happiness, he replied, "Emptiness is a precious opportunity to truly face myself." He further added, "Among the elements that make a long life meaningful are not only positive emotions but also loneliness, emptiness, and solitude." Mentioning Hermann Hesse's novel 'Siddhartha', he revealed that delving into his inner self and exploring himself aligns with his life as an actor.

He did not hide his desire for future acting roles either. "I want to peel away one more layer of the limits of expression," Seo Kang-jun answered, adding, "At the same time, I want to have the courage to let go of expression. I want to bring emotions deeper inside so they can be conveyed even without being explicitly shown, and try expressions that are not superficial." He spoke about the next stage he hopes to reach as an actor.

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