Actor Yoon Si Yoon’s past considerate actions towards the late actress Kim Sae Ron when they worked together on the K-Drama Secret Healer are gaining renewed attention from netizens. This comes after recent news surrounding Kim Sae Ron.
In the 2016 JTBC weekend drama Secret Healer (also known as Mirror of the Witch), Yoon Si Yoon and Kim Sae Ron starred together, navigating a significant age difference of 14 years.
Following the unfortunate passing of Kim Sae Ron and the recent public disclosure of her relationship with actor Kim Soo Hyun, Yoon Si Yoon’s past treatment of his younger co-star has resurfaced, drawing praise from many.
In an old interview, Yoon Si Yoon appeared to be very protective of the then-teenage Kim Sae Ron, shielding her from potentially awkward interview questions. During the interview, when Yoon Si Yoon stated that Kim Sae Ron was perfectly cast for a role appropriate for her age and that he should be the one facing any criticism for the age gap, Kim Sae Ron seemed visibly moved, holding back tears.
Protective Words During Interview
During a press interview, the age gap between the two actors became a topic of discussion.
Press: So, given the age gap between you two, can you tell us a little bit about what it was like working with Si Yoon? I imagine being just a couple of years apart is difficult, nevermind 14.
Yoon Si Yoon immediately stepped in, showing his support for Kim Sae Ron.
Yoon Si Yoon: Go ahead and tell them what we prepared, OK? Just as is. You can read off what was written.
Kim Sae Ron responded by highlighting his kindness and consideration on set, also mentioning his youthful appearance which made the age gap feel less significant.
Kim Sae Ron: Right. He is so kind, and he is so considerate on set. And because he looks so young, and is young, it doesn’t feel like we have a huge age gap or anything.
Yoon Si Yoon then took the opportunity to defend Kim Sae Ron against any potential criticism regarding her role.
Yoon Si Yoon: About that… I noticed that some people think Kim Sae Ron is taking on ‘adult’ roles out of her age range, but please keep in mind that the characters are actually 17 years old. As in, I’m the one playing a 17-year-old. So if anyone has an issue, it should be with me. Do not pick on Sae Ron, please. I’m the one playing out of my age range, I’m doing the show a disservice. Sae Ron is perfect for the role, doing what she does best.
Supportive Fan Cafe Post
A 2016 post by Yoon Si Yoon on his fan cafe has also resurfaced, gaining attention for its considerate and supportive tone towards his young co-star.
…That all said, I have a favor to ask for our little kiddo. I don’t think I’ll ever get to act with her again, given she’s 14 years younger than I am. If you see articles about her online, please leave a supportive comment, telling her how wonderful she was. Some evil people keep trolling her with hate comments and I feel terrible. In fact, I’m going to go leave one right now! Come on, let’s go write some words of encouragement! — Yoon Si Yoon
Netizen Reactions
Given the contrast between Yoon Si Yoon’s behavior and the alleged actions of Kim Soo Hyun towards Kim Sae Ron, many netizens are expressing their sadness and appreciation for Yoon Si Yoon.
Yoon Si Yoon was such a solid adult in her life.
Yeah, this is how adults should treat minors. Protect them, not… desire them. Sigh.
Look at Sae Ron tear up at Yoon Si Yoon’s comment… I guess she didn’t have a lot of good adults in her life. She seems moved by how protective he was.
She almost cried… over something that should have been the norm in her life. It’s almost like no one ever told her things like that before. What a beautiful person Yoon Si Yoon is…
She was on her way to becoming a solid actress until Kim Sh*thead came along and changed her trajectory forever. I’m heartbroken that she isn’t coming back to us.
Look how she tears up when Yoon Si Yoon sides with her…
Yoon Si Yoon is not the only actor whose past interactions with Kim Sae Ron have been highlighted recently. Actor Seo Kang Joon’s comments regarding their age gap have also garnered attention.
Source: theqoo
