[HanCinema's News] Hong Jong-hyun Stills Keeps in Touch With his Co-stars From "The King Loves"

In an interview on September 24th actor Hong Jong-hyun confirmed that he keeps contact with his co-stars from the 2017 historical drama "The King Loves", Yim Si-wan and Lim Yoona. In the drama the three actors formed a love triangle, where Hong Jong-hyun and Yim Si-wan played members of the Goryeo royal family while Lim Yoona was the daughter of a family stuck in political conflict with them.

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While the drama had a mixed reception Hong Jong-hyun described the shooting experience as a pleasant one, stating that he got along well with his co-stars. He had strong praise for their character as well. Hong Jong-hyun mentioned speaking with Yim Si-wan as he was preparing to enter mandatory military service and noting that Yim Si-wan maintained a good spirit and attitude both before and after his interview.

Hong Jong-hyun described Lim Yoona as being too busy lately for him to see as much of her as he'd like, but described them as being on friendly joking terms. Hong Jong-hyun also said that Lim Yoona asked for his advice when it comes to long term daily dramas.

Hong Jong-hyun also described himself as being on friendly terms with Oh Min-suk, and said that he was present when Oh Min-suk took a seat in preparation for his role in the upcoming "Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life". Hong Jong-hyun described the moment as feeling like a baton pass, as he himself had sat in that chair for "Mother of Mine".

Written by William Schwartz