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Lee Jong-suk (37) and Lee Se-young (34), who starred in "Boiling Youth," have become a topic of conversation after reuniting 12 years later in "The Remarried Empress."
Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young share a connection from the 2014 film "Boiling Youth" (directed by Lee Yeon-woo), where they acted together. In the movie, Lee Jong-suk played Jung-gil, the legendary Casanova of Hongseong Agricultural High School, while Lee Se-young portrayed So-hee, a transfer student from Seoul, delivering passionate performances.
The two, who once showcased fresh retro high-school romantic comedy chemistry, are now drawing public attention by meeting again 12 years later in "The Remarried Empress," a mature romance fantasy series on the OTT platform Disney+. They are receiving even more notable attention for the fact that both Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young have grown into established top stars without any controversy.
Furthermore, despite being in their mid-30s, they boast handsome and beautiful looks just as they did during "Boiling Youth," eliciting admiration from fans. Their reunion after 12 years, combined with their surprisingly youthful appearance, has sparked heated discussion online.
Praise for their refined acting skills has also continued. In "The Remarried Empress," Lee Jong-suk plays Prince Heinrey of the Seowang Kingdom, while Lee Se-young takes on the role of Rasta, a runaway slave, as they both attempt remarkable acting transformations side by side. The two captivated viewers worldwide with their passionate performances that achieved 200% synchronization with their characters.
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