Just over a month has handed for the reason that conclusion of “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse,” an enthralling historic drama with each thriller and romance. Based on successful net novel, “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” is about an unconventional boarding home and three college students who keep there as lodgers. Shin Ye Eun stars as Yoon Dan Oh, the proprietor of boarding home Yihwawon, whereas Ryeoun, Kang Hoon, and Jung Gun Joo play the three “flower students” Kang San, Kim Si Yeol, and Jung Yoo Ha, respectively, who’re every hiding their very own secrets and techniques.
Following the top of the drama, Soompi took some time to speak with the principle solid members Shin Ye Eun, Ryeoun, Kang Hoon, and Jung Gun Joo, listening to their ideas on “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” and in addition studying extra concerning the actors themselves.
Check out the interview under:
How did you’re feeling about performing in your first historic drama? Are there any particular ideas you had in thoughts whereas making ready in your function?
Shin Ye Eun: Although it was my first historic drama, I labored on it with the mindset of finishing it with none missing facets. I repeatedly practiced throughout on a regular basis life in order that I might get acquainted with the kind of speech and actions that I don’t use on a traditional foundation, and I repeatedly checked to see how I acted by recording Dan Oh’s traces and listening to them.
Ryeoun: In the start, I seem as a scholar learning martial arts, however afterwards [I portray] a deposed crown prince who disappeared in addition to a King who has to avenge his dad and mom and save a struggling Joseon. I puzzled if I might nicely painting the character of Kang San who needed to practice with out letting go of the sword as a way to obtain his objective….I feel I used to be burdened by the varied ideas I had over whether or not I might full this lengthy venture easily. From begin to end, I assumed that my portrayal of Kang San must be relatable to the viewers, so I had the mindset of taking up a problem after pondering it again and again. I used to be really caught in an performing rut on account of that. Every time that occurred, I might converse with the director, employees members, and friends to resolve that. Through this interview, I wish to thank everybody as soon as once more.
Jung Gun Joo: The first fear I had in thoughts was to regulate nicely to utilizing the sageuk tone as a way to act extra freely. I practiced alone inside my room and at a restaurant, simply holding on to the script.
Kang Hoon, how did you’re feeling about taking up one other historic drama after “The Red Sleeve”?
Kang Hoon: I don’t largely distinguish between trendy dramas and historic dramas earlier than making ready. For all of the preparations for “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” together with the small print of the character, I ready with the identical mindset I’ve when beginning different new initiatives. However, after assembly the character Kim Si Yeol, I received the thought that I needed to make use of a tone that’s barely totally different from different sageuk dramas. So I ready accordingly with these facets in thoughts.
Do you could have your personal standards for choosing performing initiatives?
Shin Ye Eun: I really feel grateful for even simply being given the chance and to have the ability to act. I like taking up challenges, so I feel I tackle the problem if there’s something for me to realize. I additionally really feel extra inclined if it’s a story about folks dwelling their [everyday] lives.
Ryeoun: I feel the phrase “choosing” just isn’t proper for me but. I’m an individual whose energy lies in taking up challenges, so I have a look at initiatives with the considered taking up a problem. I feel quite than choosing, I must study quite a bit by way of numerous experiences.
Kang Hoon: First and foremost are the initiatives that I loved studying, and afterwards, I have a look at if the function I acquired is comparable or totally different from the character I acted within the earlier venture. I barely keep away from [the project] whether it is of the identical grain, however I choose it if I feel I can specific it otherwise.
Jung Gun Joo: It’s the synopsis and character. Regardless of a major function or supporting function, I are likely to tackle the problem with out hesitation if there’s energy to the character.
Of the three guesthouse residents, which character is your private favourite?
Shin Ye Eun: I’ll select Si Yeol. From his bubbly attraction and seriousness, I feel he’s a determine who can present numerous charms. On prime of that, he was nice at motion. I feel it’s the kind of function that everybody would wish to attempt. Furthermore, it’s additionally as a result of Kang Hoon introduced the character to life very nicely.
Which of the three guesthouse residents would you prefer to be roommates with?
Ryeoun: A guesthouse run by Miss Najoo (Lee Mi Do) is not any good as a result of the character can’t prepare dinner. It must be a guesthouse run by Yoon Dan Oh (Shin Ye Eun). I wish to stick with all three of us collectively. Jung Yoo Ha (Jung Gun Joo) is a buddy who desires of turning into a king and who won’t ever hesitate whether it is for the folks, so I feel I want him as a result of he’ll do something for me with out hesitating. I feel [I also need] Kim Si Yeol (Kang Hoon) as a result of he’s a buddy who would threat his life to guard Kang San.
Kang Hoon: Jung Yoo Ha as a result of he likes to be quiet. I feel he’ll quietly learn a e book subsequent to me. I feel we’ll get alongside nicely with out interfering with one another’s every day life.
Jung Gun Joo: They all have totally different charms. Ryeoun is sort of a playful youthful brother, and Kang Hoon is sort of a dependable senior. Both are nice.
When becoming a member of the solid of a brand new drama, do you could have your personal method of getting near your co-stars?
Shin Ye Eun: I feel it differs relying on the character [I play]. If she is a shiny character, I strategy the actors first and actively specific my feelings, but when she’s a darkish character, I are likely to match what the opposite thinks of me or the opposite’s disposition.
Ryeoun: I nonetheless assume going out to eat after wrapping up the primary script studying is essentially the most thrilling second. The first script studying is all the time nerve-racking, and I’m all the time frozen up.
It’s loads of strain to learn the script in entrance of actors I’m assembly for the primary time. I really feel fairly completely satisfied once we exit to eat collectively after wrapping up the studying and sending one another applause.Kang Hoon: If I see [the actors] typically earlier than filming, it isn’t as awkward once we meet on set. So if potential, I attempt to meet them typically earlier than filming. Personally, if I begin filming with out getting near a sure diploma, I really feel as if the awkwardness exhibits on display. That’s why I have a tendency to satisfy them earlier than filming begins to speak quite a bit and spend time collectively.
Jung Gun Joo: My model is to strategy them casually. Each particular person comes from a distinct background, so I attempt to respect that and be thoughtful of that.
What did you do throughout breaks in between filming on set?
Shin Ye Eun: We all gathered collectively on a wood ground on set and chatted. We are very shut and had such nice teamwork to the purpose that we might invite our fellow actors in the event that they had been simply resting of their automobiles to return and hang around collectively. We would order and eat scrumptious meals collectively and skim the script collectively to arrange for the following scene.
Ryeoun: There isn’t a lot time to relaxation in between filming. But should you’re nonetheless questioning…if I’ve breaks in between, I feel I might simply take a stroll.
Kang Hoon: My face tends to swell quite a bit once I take a nap on set, so I tended to apply my traces whereas strolling round. I typically found the elements that I missed whereas studying the script, so I feel I did that every one the extra.
Jung Gun Joo: I normally learn the script, however I additionally talked quite a bit with Kang Hoon, Ye Eun, and Ryeoun.
What do you normally get pleasure from doing on days that you’ve off?
Shin Ye Eun: I relieve stress by exercising or cleansing the home, learn a novel that I needed to learn, or drink teas that I like. Usually, I get pleasure from watching movies and dramas, however once I’m engaged on a venture, I are likely to focus solely on myself quite than watching different dramas.
Ryeoun: I stroll. Thoughts, worries, and solutions are finally inside myself, so strolling helps me quite a bit. Also, one among my hobbies is to observe initiatives of my favourite administrators and actors.
Kang Hoon: I simply relaxation it doesn’t matter what. Sometimes I do work out, however I feel it’s necessary to take relaxation to replenish my power. So when I’ve time to relaxation on the times when I’m not filming, I are likely to relaxation at residence as an alternative of going outdoors.
Jung Gun Joo: I largely play video games or work out!
What had been your first impressions of one another, and what are your present impressions?
Shin Ye Eun: Kang Hoon is a form and sensible fellow actor whom I’ve been shut with for an extended time. I relied closely on him on this venture additionally.
Actor Jung Gun Joo could seem a bit troublesome [to approach] at first, however he’s actually witty and a humorous fellow actor whose humorousness matches nicely with mine. We would say that the ambiance on set will depend on whether or not Jung Gun Joo is there or not.
Since actor Ryeoun and I are of the identical age, there was some type of consolation felt even with out saying something particular. Although we’re of the identical age, there have been so many issues to study from him. Seeing all of his onerous work and contemplation for each scene made me assume that he’s such knowledgeable actor.Ryeoun: When I first met Shin Ye Eun, I felt she was like a bubbly and energetic youthful sister. As we filmed collectively, I felt that she is certainly skilled on set as she is an actress who has carried out extra initiatives than I’ve. She is a passionate one who made me really feel that there’s a vibe coming from her experiences that can’t be ignored.
When I first met Kang Hoon, he gave the impression to be expressing “goodness” per se. He himself could be very shiny and constructive, and he made me really feel that the ambiance on set can change a lot with only one particular person’s power. I additionally discovered that side quite a bit from him. I feel our chemistry got here out nicely due to him. The extra I spend time with him, the extra I really feel his genuineness.
When I first met Jung Gun Joo, I assumed our drama would achieve success due to him as he’s even taller and extra good-looking than me. I assumed he would steal the hearts of many viewers. As I spent extra time [with him], I discovered that he’s somebody who is absolutely thoughtful along with being good-looking and tall.Kang Hoon: My first and present impressions of Ye Eun are that she is a really stunning particular person. Not solely her seems to be, however she is somebody with a form coronary heart and takes excellent care of these round her. I assumed Ryeoun could be troublesome to get near at first due to his sharp seems to be, however he all the time approached me first properly, so I’m very grateful to him. Gun Joo is similar once I first noticed him and now. He is absolutely type and likes me quite a bit, and he’s somebody with power that makes others really feel good.
Jung Gun Joo: Ye Eun and Ryeoun went from shy youthful sister and brother to very cute youthful sister and brother, and Kang Hoon is similar as he was once I first met him seven years in the past haha.
What is the largest benefit of performing along with co-stars who’re related in age?
Shin Ye Eun: It’s that we are able to specific our personal opinions freely. I felt that the actors from “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” are particularly good at accepting one another’s opinions, and they’re very thoughtful of others. We saved in contact even when not on set and had meals collectively quite a bit, too. I feel our closeness was additionally proven within the drama. I feel that is the largest benefit.
Ryeoun: I do really feel that there’s a totally different sort of pleasure that comes with working with actors who’re related in age as me. I really feel extra comfy with them to converse or talk about performing with extra honesty. We additionally monitor one another’s performing. I went on set pondering that I wouldn’t be lonely as a result of they had been there.
Kang Hoon: First of all, I feel we share related pursuits. I feel it’s good to have the ability to share worries that we have now at our age. Also, it’s a terrific benefit that I made buddies with whom I can meet and discuss typically.
Jung Gun Joo: Although I study quite a bit from performing with senior actors, since every particular person has their very own performing model, there was quite a bit to study from [acting with] friends as nicely. We create scenes whereas respecting one another’s strategies, so on this sense, I feel we are able to showcase pure performing when working collectively.
What do you speak about in your group chat with the solid?
Shin Ye Eun: We assist pick one another’s images to add on social media, and we additionally praise one another’s performing when watching our drama. These days, everyone seems to be on trip, so we’ve been sharing images of our travels.
Ryeoun: I feel we primarily talked about one another’s characters, necessary scenes, and so forth once we had been filming the drama. Now, we simply share footage that we took or humorous tales and foolish jokes. It’s no totally different from some other group chat.
Kang Hoon: When the drama was on-air, we had been complimenting one another. And now that the drama is throughout, there are some who’re touring and others who’re working [on new projects], so those that are touring are largely bragging to those that are working. (laughs)
Jung Gun Joo: Usually we might share suggestions with one another whereas watching the drama on how sure scenes had been filmed and what sort of scenario they had been in.
What is a random reality about your self you possibly can share with followers?
Shin Ye Eun: I maintain pondering of the siraegi samgyeopsal cooked on the lid of a cauldron pot that I ate whereas filming the drama, so I’ve been in search of the identical dish once more. (laughs) I actually wish to eat that once more.
Ryeoun: My face tends to swell quite a bit, so I search for methods to eliminate the swelling each day. I looked for it even now whereas answering this interview.
Kang Hoon: After the drama ended, I went on a visit. I used to be actually completely satisfied, so I plan to journey quite a bit throughout my break.
Jung Gun Joo: I’m going to have a scrumptious dinner with senior actors from “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” haha. They mentioned they might deal with me!
What private objectives would you want to realize in 2023, and what’s your objective as an actor?
Shin Ye Eun: Rather than in search of new objectives, I feel I wish to respect what has been given to me and provides again for that. I shall be greeting [viewers] with totally different initiatives sooner or later, however as any venture is a brand new problem for me, I’ve the mindset to do my finest it doesn’t matter what.
Ryeoun: I wish to work onerous on the drama that I’m presently filming and current [great acting] to viewers. As I’ve all the time been, I’ll study extra, tackle extra challenges, and reside courageously, confidently, and diligently.
Kang Hoon: I acquired a number of love by way of this drama so I wish to current nice performing with out resting. I feel that method, I can repay the love I’ve acquired from viewers. And as an actor, my objective is much like that of 2023. It is to proceed performing and impressing as an actor. I’ll work more durable to make it potential.
Jung Gun Joo: My private objective is to journey overseas quite a bit. My objective as an actor is to tackle the function of a personality that may go away a robust impression within the second half of this yr. I wish to present [viewers] a aspect of myself that I haven’t proven earlier than.
Please share a phrase for followers around the globe who love “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse”!
Shin Ye Eun: It is a drama through which every episode has its personal attraction. Since there’s a lot to see, it will be nice if viewers discover the enjoyable factors among the many spectacle. Please present a number of assist and like to the lovable and enterprising character Dan Oh. Thank you.
Ryeoun: There was a lot I might’ve carried out higher whereas filming “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse.” There are facets I might’ve carried out higher within the emotional scenes, and there have been scenes that I ought to’ve carried out extra clearly and easily when it comes to dialogue and respiratory, so I personally really feel unhappy with this venture, however I’ll greet you once more an actor who does a greater job in my subsequent venture. Please get pleasure from watching the thriller romance that Dan Oh and the three students have created.
Kang Hoon: Dear followers who love “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse,” that is Kang Hoon who performed the function of Kim Si Yeol. We labored actually onerous and had enjoyable filming our drama. It’s a terrific drama that I’ve loads of affection for. Please get pleasure from watching it and present a number of love. Thank you!
Jung Gun Joo: “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” is a really attention-grabbing drama! If you wish to really feel the fantastic thing about Korean tradition, should you like historic dramas, youthful romance, or wish to watch a thriller drama, be sure you watch ‘“The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” which incorporates all of those! Thank you!
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