"From now on, I will wear the clothes that suit me best."
As Netflix's original series 'Can This Love Be Translated?' is creating a global sensation, lead actor Kim Seon-ho shared his thoughts on returning as a 'romantic comedy master'.
In an interview held at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 22nd, Kim Seon-ho expressed his feelings about playing the role of the multilingual interpreter Joo Ho-jin. This work is an unpredictable romantic comedy where the interpreter meets top star Cha Mu-hee (played by Go Yoon-jung), who has an opposite personality. In the drama, Kim Seon-ho plays an elite interpreter fluent in six languages, showcasing his intellectual yet warm charm.
Having been loved for his good image through dramas like 'Start-Up' and 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha', Kim Seon-ho has recently challenged himself with bloody villain roles in the movie 'The Prince' and the drama 'The Tyrant', working to expand his acting spectrum. However, in this interview, he revealed a changed perspective on his acting direction.
Kim Seon-ho stated, "In the past, I had a strong thirst for transforming into a villain, but now that feeling has naturally faded away," emphasizing, "When I take on a role that suits my current self best, I feel confident that I can portray the character more clearly and distinctly." This does not mean he will stop genre challenges, but rather indicates his intention to maximize his inherent strengths that the public loves to create the best synergy.
The chemistry with co-star Go Yoon-jung is also a key factor in this success. Go Yoon-jung perfectly portrayed both the top star Cha Mu-hee and her delusional self, Dora-mi, while Kim Seon-ho provided stable support, completing a fantastic romantic chemistry.
Thanks to the passionate performances of the two actors, 'Can This Love Be Translated?' surpassed 4 million views within three days of its release, ranking 2nd in the global TOP10 non-English shows. It has made its mark in the TOP10 lists of 36 countries worldwide, including Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, proving the power of K-romantic comedies.
Returning in his best form and interpreting the hearts of viewers around the world, Kim Seon-ho's 'tailored acting' has once again captured the hearts of global fans.
