"Sex toy material? You can watch it on public transit"… Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young's "So That I Can Feel the Butterflies": Will Viewers Also Feel the Thrill? [Star Issue]

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Actors Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young are expected to deliver sweet romantic comedy chemistry to viewers with "So That I Can Feel the Butterflies."

On the 14th, a press conference for the new OTT TVING original series "So That I Can Feel the Butterflies" was held at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Ye-ji and the two leads, Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young, attended.

"So That I Can Feel the Butterflies" is a chaotic growth romance comedy drama about Gong Eun-soo (played by Nam Ji-hyun), a woman who does not engage in sex without love due to her Confucian upbringing, and Dok Go-dal (played by Kim Jae-young), the CEO of a sex toy startup who performs well even without love.

On this day, Director Kim stated about "So That I Can Feel the Butterflies," "While the item of sex toys is trending toward being more accepted in mainstream society compared to the past, we did not try to make the subject matter appear too cool. Rather than focusing on the sensationalism of the sex toy material, we developed it as a medium through which the values of the two characters clash and they fall in love. If we had focused on stimulation and claimed it was 'cool,' I felt it would instead create aversion among many viewers, so we toned down the approach."

In particular, "So That I Can Feel the Butterflies" has drawn attention as the first reunion project for Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young in eight years, following their collaboration on the popular tvN drama "The Moon Embracing the Sun" (2018). While they played siblings in the previous work, they form a "romantic partner" chemistry in this new production, adding interest.

Nam Ji-hyun expressed affection regarding her reunion with Kim Jae-young, saying, "Having met as siblings before, it felt very comfortable to meet again as romantic partners. I believe that romance produces much better chemistry when you feel at ease and the other person feels comfortable. (Kim) Jae-young is sensitive, delicate, and kind-hearted, so he took great care of me. Even when there were tiring and difficult moments, he was someone who spoke in a humorous way, making him the mood-maker on set. Thanks to that, we filmed many scenes while laughing."

Kim Jae-young also responded, "During 'The Moon Embracing the Sun,' she seemed like a younger sister to me, but working on this project made her feel like a mature woman. She is an actor with honest eyes, and because she conveys emotions through her gaze, the thrilling performance came out naturally." He added, "(Nam) Ji-hyun acts so well and gives such great reactions, so we filmed very comfortably."

Finally, Director Kim confidently stated, "The point of what makes 'So That I Can Feel the Butterflies' different from existing romantic comedies is clear. If you watch it, you will see that each character is a vibrant space and lovable. You might ask, 'How can they be like that with sex toys as material?' but they are truly harmless and lovable. Throughout the viewing experience, you will be able to happily watch over them with a motherly smile."

Nam Ji-hyun emphasized, "If you ask, 'Do I have to watch it only at home?' the answer is absolutely not. You can watch it outside. You can watch it on public transit. There is no need to watch it alone; you can watch it with your whole family. It is a drama that everyone can enjoy cutely and warmly, both inside and out, so please give us much interest and love."

"So That I Can Feel the Butterflies" consists of 10 episodes in total, with Episodes 1 through 4 released simultaneously at 6 p.m. on the 15th.

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