You and Everything Else concluded its production presentation with heightened anticipation.

Every moment brings the story of two friends, Eun-jung and Sang-yeon, who love and admire each other, yet feel jealousy and hatred while being entangled throughout their lives. The presentation for was successfully completed on Sept. 5th (Friday). Kim Goeun, Park Jihyun, and director Jo Yongmin attended the event, sharing various discussions that heightened expectations for the project.

First, director Jo Yongmin introduced the project by saying, " is the story of two friends, Eun-jung and Sang-yeon, who spent nearly 30 years together from their teens to 40s. At one time, they admired each other, and at another, they hated each other, but the work follows the times when they forgave and reconciled." Kim Goeun commented on the story that depicts the lives of two friends who have spent nearly 30 years together, saying, "When I first received the script, I could only see up to Part 4, but I wanted to see Part 5 quickly. The depth and process of the narrative moved me a lot." Park Jihyun shared her reason for choosing the project, stating, "When I received the script, the narrative around the character 'Sang-yeon' resonated deeply with me, and there was a lot I wanted to express, so I thought I definitely had to do it."

At the production presentation, the entire lifespan of 'Eun-jung' and 'Sang-yeon' from their teens to 40s was vividly displayed, capturing everyone's attention. In particular, character synopses recorded by Kim Goeun and Park Jihyun, covering their teenage years to their 40s, were revealed sequentially, enhancing curiosity about the narrative they will portray. Regarding the characters' first meeting in their teens, Kim Goeun noted, "'Eun-jung' is a friend who lived simply with her mother, raised with a lot of love from her. I think 'Eun-jung' is a confident and honest friend." Park Jihyun described 'Sang-yeon' as someone who grew up without lack but felt unloved, making her a friend filled with wounds and pain. She added, "While 'Eun-jung' is straightforward, I think 'Sang-yeon' is not honest," introducing their characters.

Regarding 'Eun-jung' in her 20s, Kim Goeun said, "'Eun-jung' admires 'Sang-yeon' because she thinks 'Sang-yeon' is exceptional and shines differently. jealously is lesser than admiration, but 'Sang-yeon' doesn't share much, leading to misunderstandings that tend to create distance between them." Park Jihyun, introducing 'Sang-yeon,' explained, "'Sang-yeon' speaks little and can appear cold and misunderstood to others, so I tried to express that aspect outwardly. When creating conflicts or misunderstandings with 'Eun-jung,' I focused on 'Sang-yeon's' emotions and tried to think from her perspective to convey different emotional lines from their teenage years."

Regarding scenes depicting the 2002 World Cup that reflect the era, director Jo Yongmin said, "Since various eras will appear in the work, I paid attention to evoke nostalgia through production. The filming was done with slightly different camera filters based on the era to create a difference." He shared the efforts made to express the production's details as the perspective changes from the 1990s to 2020. Kim Goeun remarked, "I loved 'Eun-jung's' costumes. It was enjoyable to coordinate with the director on the costumes," while Park Jihyun added, "I like cameras, and I once filmed in a place that sells cameras. I bought a camcorder there and became immersed in capturing various scenes with that camcorder," adding memorable filming episodes.

In her 30s, Kim Goeun noted, "The 30s are a time for building a career, and I believe work occupies a significant part of life at this age, so I tried to express the way I work, the tone of voice that comes out when working, and the atmosphere." Park Jihyun mentioned, "In the 30s, I also tend to unintentionally hurt those around me by not being honest, and I made efforts to find the motives behind 'Sang-yeon's' words and actions, intentional or not, and had many conversations with the director," sharing her efforts to develop her character. Director Jo Yongmin mentioned the OST, which enhances immersion in the narrative spanning the 10s to 30s of 'Eun-jung' and 'Sang-yeon'. He noted, "Many talented individuals, including Paul Kim, Jay Rabbit, Kwon Jinah, Choi Yoori, and So Subin, provided great songs, so I hope viewers can enjoy the drama while listening to the OST as it adds another layer of enjoyment."

Park Jihyun mentioned 'Sang-yeon's' final request in her 40s, noting, "She asks 'Eun-jung' to accompany her for assisted dying, stating that the only person left beside her to reflect on her life is 'Eun-jung.'" Kim Goeun also expressed, "When I decided to accompany 'Sang-yeon' and thought about what remains of me afterward, I contemplated how to deal with the opportunity to say goodbye to a precious person," revealing her efforts to express 'Eun-jung's' emotions, further raising anticipation for the unique story that can present.

Finally, Kim Goeun remarked, "I believe this work will evoke a deep resonance when read to the last page like a beautiful book, so I would be grateful if you could follow our journey closely." Park Jihyun added, "Our series is grounded in a very realistic theme of friendship that can resonate with everyone, regardless of gender or age, making it a warm series portraying friendships, love, and family relationships." Director Jo Yongmin stated, "I think the key word for our work is 'companionship.' Following the lives of two friends is also a companionship, and in the end, 'Eun-jung' accompanying 'Sang-yeon' is also a form of companionship. I believe viewers will find something enduring when they follow the lives of 'Eun-jung' and 'Sang-yeon' from their teens to the end."

Concluding the successful production presentation and raising expectations even higher, is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on Sept. 12th (Friday).

[Photo] Lee Daeseon, reporter

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