“Charge Me Up” Chae Soobin: “Chemistry score with Kim Young-kwang? 100 out of a perfect 10” [Interview ②]

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Actor Chae Soobin (32) expressed high satisfaction with his romantic comedy chemistry with Kim Young-kwang (39) in “Charge Me Up.”

Chae Soobin conducted an interview with StarNews at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 15th. Prior to this, he had engaged in lively conversation regarding his recent appearance in the 10th-episode Netflix original series “Charge Me Up,” which premiered on the 9th and reached viewers worldwide.

“Charge Me Up” is based on the web novel of the same name by author Haeban. It is a romantic comedy depicting the spark-filled, electrifying relationship between Baek Ho-rang (played by Kim Young-kwang), a chaebol third-generation heir whose artificial heart battery has run out, and Na Bo-bae (played by Chae Soobin), a drama writer with electrical abilities. Within three days of its release, the series recorded 3 million views (calculated by dividing total viewing time by the work’s total runtime) and rose to third place on the Global Top 10 non-English shows list, continuing its popularity surge. Additionally, it has climbed into the Top 10 lists in a total of 44 countries, including South Korea, Brazil, Singapore, India, Turkey, Chile, and the Philippines, sustaining strong reactions.

On this day, when asked about his chemistry score with Kim Young-kwang, Chae Soobin playfully shouted, “100 out of a perfect 10.” He stated, “I liked the tightly sealed happy-ending chemistry. It felt really good to meet as the characters Ho-rang and Bo-bae,” adding, “Everyone has viewed (Kim) Young-kwang’s height difference chemistry and facial features favorably, and I feel the same way.”

He then described Kim Young-kwang as “like a grumpy Smurf,” saying, “If you meet him for the first time, you might misunderstand him a bit. First of all, he has absolutely no pretense. I think he is the person I have ever met who is least capable of faking it. When working on a project, he worries a lot and takes good care of people.”

Chae Soobin also praised Kim Young-kwang, noting, “It was actually a bit difficult for him in the early stages, but once we got closer, I saw that he truly takes care not only of me but also his fellow actors. Since there are scenes that can feel awkward, an adaptation period for the lines was necessary. Even though he would say ‘Who talks like that?’, when actually asked to perform it, he did better than anyone else. He gives off a classic ‘tsundere’ vibe.”

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