When actor Lee Seo-jin's ex-girlfriend Kim Jung-eun's signature work Paris Lover was mentioned on I Have an Overly Harsh Manager–Secretaries, he drew attention with an unexpected reaction.
On the SBS variety show I Have an Overly Harsh Manager–Secretaries, actors Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin appeared as "My Star" and shared behind-the-scenes stories of the new Wednesday-Thursday drama Dynamite Kiss, which premieres on Nov. 12.
The day before filming, the two suggested a seaside run with Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu, saying, "We are a community of destiny." Ahn Eun-jin said, "I really wanted to run in Jeju" and shouted, "We're family, so we should all do it together," and Lee Seo-jin, who said, "I hate running the most," eventually followed at a fast pace, drawing laughter.
After returning to the lodging, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu, looking exhausted, said, "I'm suddenly sleepy," and when Ahn Eun-jin said, "Now we have to go out for a dawn shoot," the two glanced at each other and burst into laughter.
At the next filming location, Ahn Eun-jin mentioned, "The director who directed Paris Lover is also joining us this time." Hearing this, Lee Seo-jin, surprised, opened his eyes wide and said, "You did Paris Lover?" Hearing this, Kim Kwang-kyu joked, "I also appeared in Paris Lover, but the director didn't remember me," and Lee Seo-jin diffused the situation with "Hyung, isn't it because you appeared so briefly?," causing a burst of laughter.
But netizens focused on the reason Lee Seo-jin looked momentarily startled. Paris Lover was none other than a signature work of Lee Seo-jin's ex-girlfriend Kim Jung-eun. Although it was not mentioned directly, a subtle atmosphere was conveyed by his brief reaction.
Earlier, appearing on producer Na Young-seok's YouTube channel Naboolnabool, Lee Seo-jin drew attention by mentioning his feelings at the time of his breakup with Kim Jung-eun, with whom he had a public relationship. He confessed, "At that time I ran away to Hong Kong. I turned off my phone and was alone for more than two months," and added, "It was the biggest crisis of my life." The video in which this remark was revealed surpassed 5 million views, attracting intense interest.
After the broadcast, viewers reacted variously, saying, "Lee Seo-jin's expression really looked momentarily embarrassed," "He seemed surprised because it's Kim Jung-eun's signature work," "Still, it's nice to see him handle it coolly," and "Lee Seo-jin's human side is charming."
Meanwhile, the period Lee Seo-jin mentioned at the time was widely reported to be 2008, the time of his breakup with Kim Jung-eun, which caused a major stir. The two, who were a star actor couple, split up; Kim Jung-eun acknowledged the breakup while Lee Seo-jin stayed in Hong Kong and remained silent. With speculation that Lee Seo-jin's remarks matched the timing, fans expressed surprise that he had been so candid about his past relationship<
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