Seolhyun and Um Tae Goo showcased their on-screen chemistry at the press conference for Disney Plus’s original series Light Shop. Held on December 3rd at the Grand Ballroom of the COEX Convention Center in Seoul’s Samseong-dong, the event featured director Kim Hee Won, writer Kang Full, and actors Ju Ji Hoon, Park Bo Young, Seolhyun, Um Tae Goo, and more.
Light Shop is set at the only illuminated shop at the end of a dark alley, where mysterious customers with secrets begin to gather. Based on Kangfull’s original webtoon, the series is written by Kangfull himself, bringing his story to life following the success of his previous adaptation, Moving.
Seolhyun takes on the role of Lee Ji Young, a woman who sits alone at a bus stop every night. Speaking about how closely she aligns with the original character, Kim said, “I paid close attention to syncing my portrayal with the character from the webtoon while filming. Since the tone and voice don’t exist in the webtoon, there were parts where I added my own interpretation. The writer said it matched well, which made me happy.” She added, “Um Tae Goo’s focus on set was incredible, and it really helped me. I’m grateful for the experience.”
Um Tae Goo plays Kim Hyun Min, a man who encounters the mysterious Lee Ji Young every night on his way home. The two previously shared romantic scenes in the film The Great Battle. Famous for his reserved nature, Um Tae Goo admitted, “This time, the series is eight episodes, so I felt it was too short—I wish we had more time.”
Seolhyun shared similar sentiments, saying, “We didn’t have much opportunity to interact before, but this time, working together again, I thought our chemistry was so much better. He was very considerate and made the experience enjoyable.”
Meanwhile, Light Shop will be available on Disney Plus on the 4th.
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I like um tae goo he is a brilliant actor with his intense acting skills he reminds me of a young American actor way back when the great Al Pacino, he displays a very raw intensity that is very rarely seen.