Kim Hye Yoon, the beloved K-drama actress, has a knack for being paired with some of the tallest leading men in the industry. From Byeon Woo Seok to Rowoon, her co-stars often tower over her, adding a unique charm to her performances.
Extraordinary You
In the 2019 drama Extraordinary You, Kim Hye Yoon takes on the role of Eun Dan Oh, a character who learns she’s merely a side character in a comic book. Her romantic interest, Haru, played by Rowoon, stands at a towering 190 cm, creating a stark 30 cm height difference with Kim Hye Yoon’s 160 cm stature. Their chemistry, fueled by playful banter about their height disparity, was not only a highlight on screen but also behind the scenes, where the cast often engaged in light-hearted teasing.
Even behind the scenes, the height difference between Kim Hye Yoon and her co-stars Rowoon and Lee Jae Wook leads them to tease her. During filming, Kim Hye Yoon often jokes about feeling left out due to her shorter height compared to her tall co-stars. At one point, as Rowoon and Lee Jae Wook tower over her, she humorously comments, “Please include me. I feel left out.”
In response, Rowoon bends down to her shoulder level, and Lee Jae Wook quips, “This is what you look like to us.” Kim Hye Yoon, initially skeptical, has Rowoon stand up again to confirm the height difference. Upon realizing that she does indeed only reach his shoulder, she playfully asks him to bend down once more. Rowoon and Lee Jae Wook add to the fun by pretending to film a scene from a shorter perspective. They crouch down to be shorter than Kim Hye Yoon, humorously adjusting their height to match hers.
Secret Royal Inspector & Joy
In the 2021 drama Secret Royal Inspector & Joy, Kim Hye Yoon shares the screen with Ok Taecyeon, who stands at 186 cm. Here, she plays Kim Jo Yi, a woman frustrated with traditional roles, who teams up with Taecyeon’s character, Ra Yi Eon, in a comedic yet insightful journey through Joseon’s corrupt bureaucracy, all while adding a touch of romance to their detective adventures.
Ditto
Kim Hye Yoon brought her charm to the screen in the film Ditto, alongside Yeo Jin Goo and others like Bae In Hyuk and Na In Woo, ranging from 177 cm to 189 cm in height. This remake explores the connection between two individuals from different times, showcasing Kim Hye Yoon’s ability to convey deep emotional stories with a backdrop of light-hearted humor due to the height differences.
Lovely Runner
Most recently, in Lovely Runner, Kim Hye Yoon’s character, Im Sol, interacts with Byeon Woo Seok, who plays Ryu Sun Jae, standing at 190 cm. Their height difference has become a talking point among fans, even leading to a viral promotional video that Olympic athletes later recreated. The drama, based on the web novel “Tomorrow’s Best”, dives into themes of time travel and undying love, with Kim Hye Yoon’s performance adding layers of depth and sincerity.
Kim Hye Yoon’s consistent casting with tall co-stars has not only become a signature of her roles but also a point of endearing fan discussions, highlighting her versatility and the universal appeal of her screen presence.
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