The much-awaited romance drama ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines,’ starring IU and Park Bo Gum, premiered on Netflix on March 7, receiving warm responses for its touching storyline and the captivating chemistry between the lead actors. In a recent interview with Teen Vogue on March 7, IU and Park Bo Gum shared their thoughts on working together and their admiration for each other.
IU playfully recalled her initial reaction upon learning that Park Bo Gum would be her co-star in ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines.’ Her humorous concern was about Park Bo Gum’s exceptional visuals fitting the character of Yang Gwan Sik. In the drama, Yang Gwan Sik is depicted as a simple and unassuming young man living on Jeju Island.
IU jokingly expressed her worry,
“Is it okay for him to be that good-looking?”
She elaborated on her amusing concern, suggesting that Park Bo Gum’s striking handsomeness might make it unbelievable for his character to be just an ordinary islander.
“Everybody that knew him on the island would probably have a huge crush on him and I don’t think he’s going to be able to stay on the island.”
Park Bo Gum, while initially trying to respond professionally, couldn’t help but laugh at IU’s witty observation. He then shared his own excitement about working with IU, revealing that he had been wanting to collaborate with her for a long time. He fondly remembered their past brief encounters, starting from a commercial they filmed together as teenagers. He also mentioned his special appearance in IU’s 2015 drama series, ‘The Producers,’ where they met again in their twenties.
Expressing his delight in finally working alongside IU in their thirties for ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines,’ Park Bo Gum emphasized their comfortable working relationship and on-screen chemistry, which he attributed to their similar age.
In a sincere statement, Park Bo Gum confessed,
“I almost wish that the amount of time we spent together was longer.”
He further added that he had a lot of fun on set and conveyed his hopes for future projects with IU, indicating a strong desire to collaborate with her again. The mutual appreciation between IU and Park Bo Gum shines as brightly as the anticipated chemistry between their characters in ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines.’
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