Just over a month has handed because the conclusion of “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse,” an enthralling historic drama with each thriller and romance. Based on successful internet 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 scholars” 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 a while to talk with the principle forged members Shin Ye Eun, Ryeoun, Kang Hoon, and Jung Gun Joo, listening to their ideas on “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” and likewise studying extra concerning the actors themselves.

Check out the interview under:

How did you’re feeling about appearing 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 features. I repeatedly practiced throughout on a regular basis life in order that I may get accustomed to 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 strains 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 mother and father and save a struggling Joseon. I puzzled if I may nicely painting the character of Kang San who needed to practice with out letting go of the sword with a purpose to obtain his purpose….I believe I used to be burdened by the varied ideas I had over whether or not I may full this lengthy venture easily. From begin to end, I assumed that my portrayal of Kang San ought to be relatable to the viewers, so I had the mindset of taking over a problem after pondering it again and again. I used to be really caught in an appearing rut as a result of that. Every time that occurred, I might converse with the director, workers members, and friends to resolve that. Through this interview, I need 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 with a purpose 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 over 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 tasks. 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 features in thoughts.

Do you could have your individual standards for choosing appearing tasks?

Shin Ye Eun: I really feel grateful for even simply being given the chance and to have the ability to act. I like taking over challenges, so I believe I tackle the problem if there’s something for me to achieve. I additionally really feel extra inclined if it’s a story about folks residing their [everyday] lives.

Ryeoun: I believe the phrase “selecting” will not be proper for me but. I’m an individual whose power lies in taking over challenges, so I take a look at tasks with the considered taking over a problem. I believe relatively than deciding on, I have to study lots by varied experiences.

Kang Hoon: First and foremost are the tasks that I loved studying, and afterwards, I take a look at if the function I obtained 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 believe I can specific it in another way.

Jung Gun Joo: It’s the synopsis and character. Regardless of a foremost function or supporting function, I are inclined to tackle the problem with out hesitation if there may be power 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 appeal and seriousness, I believe he’s a determine who can present various charms. On high of that, he was nice at motion. I believe it’s the kind of function that everybody would need to strive. 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 wish to be roommates with?

Ryeoun: A guesthouse run by Miss Najoo (Lee Mi Do) isn’t any good as a result of the character can’t cook dinner. It ought to be a guesthouse run by Yoon Dan Oh (Shin Ye Eun). I want to stick with all three of us collectively. Jung Yoo Ha (Jung Gun Joo) is a good friend who desires of turning into a king and who won’t ever hesitate whether it is for the folks, so I believe I want him as a result of he’ll do something for me with out hesitating. I believe [I also need] Kim Si Yeol (Kang Hoon) as a result of he’s a good friend who would danger his life to guard Kang San.

Kang Hoon: Jung Yoo Ha as a result of he likes to be quiet. I believe he’ll quietly learn a e-book subsequent to me. I believe we are going to get alongside nicely with out interfering with one another’s day by 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 forged of a brand new drama, do you could have your individual manner of getting near your co-stars?

Shin Ye Eun: I believe it differs relying on the character [I play]. If she is a vibrant character, I strategy the actors first and actively specific my feelings, but when she’s a darkish character, I are inclined to match what the opposite thinks of me or the opposite’s disposition.

Ryeoun: I nonetheless suppose going out to eat after wrapping up the primary script studying is probably the most thrilling second. The first script studying is all the time nerve-racking, and I’m all the time frozen up.
It’s lots of stress to learn the script in entrance of actors I’m assembly for the primary time. I really feel fairly joyful after we exit to eat collectively after wrapping up the studying and sending one another applause.

Kang Hoon: If I see [the actors] usually earlier than filming, it isn’t as awkward after we meet on set. So if attainable, I attempt to meet them usually earlier than filming. Personally, if I begin filming with out getting near a sure diploma, I really feel as if the awkwardness reveals on display. That’s why I have a tendency to fulfill them earlier than filming begins to speak lots and spend time collectively.

Jung Gun Joo: My model is to strategy them casually. Each individual comes from a unique 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’d invite our fellow actors in the event that they have been simply resting of their vehicles to come back and hang around collectively. We would order and eat scrumptious meals collectively and skim the script collectively to organize 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 believe I might simply take a stroll.

Kang Hoon: My face tends to swell lots once I take a nap on set, so I tended to apply my strains whereas strolling round. I usually found the components that I missed whereas studying the script, so I believe I did that every one the extra.

Jung Gun Joo: I normally learn the script, however I additionally talked lots 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 films and dramas, however once I’m engaged on a venture, I are inclined to focus solely on myself relatively than watching different dramas.

Ryeoun: I stroll. Thoughts, worries, and solutions are finally inside myself, so strolling helps me lots. Also, one in all my hobbies is to observe tasks of my favourite administrators and actors.

Kang Hoon: I simply relaxation it doesn’t matter what. Sometimes I do work out, however I believe it’s vital to take relaxation to replenish my vitality. So when I’ve time to relaxation on the times when I’m not filming, I are inclined to relaxation at dwelling as a substitute of going outdoors.

Jung Gun Joo: I largely play video games or work out!

What have 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 a very long 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 is determined by 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 suppose 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 unquestionably skilled on set as she is an actress who has performed extra tasks 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 appeared to be expressing “goodness” per se. He himself may be very vibrant and constructive, and he made me really feel that the ambiance on set can change a lot with only one individual’s vitality. I additionally discovered that side lots from him. I believe 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 admittedly thoughtful along with being good-looking and tall.

Kang Hoon: My first and present impressions of Ye Eun are that she is a really lovely individual. Not solely her appears to be like, 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 appears to be like, however he all the time approached me first properly, so I’m very grateful to him. Gun Joo is identical once I first noticed him and now. He is admittedly form and likes me lots, and he’s somebody with vitality 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 identical as he was once I first met him seven years in the past haha.

What is the most important benefit of appearing 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 lots, too. I believe our closeness was additionally proven within the drama. I believe that is the most important benefit.

Ryeoun: I do really feel that there’s a totally different type 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 focus on appearing with extra honesty. We additionally monitor one another’s appearing. I went on set pondering that I wouldn’t be lonely as a result of they have been there.

Kang Hoon: First of all, I believe we share related pursuits. I believe it’s good to have the ability to share worries that we now have at our age. Also, it’s an awesome benefit that I made pals with whom I can meet and speak usually.

Jung Gun Joo: Although I study lots from appearing with senior actors, since every individual has their very own appearing model, there was lots to study from [acting with] friends as nicely. We create scenes whereas respecting one another’s strategies, so on this sense, I believe we are able to showcase pure appearing when working collectively.

What do you speak about in your group chat with the forged?

Shin Ye Eun: We assist pick one another’s photographs to add on social media, and we additionally praise one another’s appearing when watching our drama. These days, everyone seems to be on trip, so we’ve been sharing photographs of our travels.

Ryeoun: I believe we primarily talked about one another’s characters, vital scenes, and so forth after we have been filming the drama. Now, we simply share photos that we took or humorous tales and foolish jokes. It’s no totally different from every other group chat.

Kang Hoon: When the drama was on-air, we have 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’d share suggestions with one another whereas watching the drama on how sure scenes have been filmed and what sort of scenario they have been in.

What is a random truth about your self you may share with followers?

Shin Ye Eun: I preserve pondering of the siraegi samgyeopsal cooked on the lid of a cauldron pot that I ate whereas filming the drama, so I’ve been on the lookout for the identical dish once more. (laughs) I actually need to eat that once more.

Ryeoun: My face tends to swell lots, so I search for methods to eliminate the swelling day by 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 joyful, so I plan to journey lots throughout my break.

Jung Gun Joo: I’m going to have a scrumptious dinner with senior actors from “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” haha. They stated they’d deal with me!

What private targets would you want to attain in 2023, and what’s your purpose as an actor?

Shin Ye Eun: Rather than on the lookout for new targets, I believe I need to admire what has been given to me and provides again for that. I will likely be greeting [viewers] with totally different tasks sooner or later, however as any venture is a brand new problem for me, I’ve the mindset to do my greatest it doesn’t matter what.

Ryeoun: I need 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 dwell courageously, confidently, and diligently.

Kang Hoon: I obtained a lot of love by this drama so I need to current nice appearing with out resting. I believe that manner, I can repay the love I’ve obtained from viewers. And as an actor, my purpose is just like that of 2023. It is to proceed appearing and impressing as an actor. I’ll work tougher to make it attainable.

Jung Gun Joo: My private purpose is to journey overseas lots. My purpose as an actor is to tackle the function of a personality that may go away a robust impression within the second half of this 12 months. I want 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 during which every episode has its personal appeal. Since there may be a lot to see, it will be nice if viewers discover the enjoyable factors among the many spectacle. Please present a lot of help and like to the lovable and enterprising character Dan Oh. Thank you.

Ryeoun: There was a lot I may’ve performed higher whereas filming “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse.” There are features I may’ve performed higher within the emotional scenes, and there have been scenes that I ought to’ve performed extra clearly and easily by way of dialogue and respiration, 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 an awesome drama that I’ve lots of affection for. Please get pleasure from watching it and present a lot of love. Thank you!

Jung Gun Joo: “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” is a really attention-grabbing drama! If you need to really feel the fantastic thing about Korean tradition, should you like historic dramas, youthful romance, or need to watch a thriller drama, remember to watch ‘“The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” which comprises all of those! Thank you!

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