'Would You Merry Me' Choi Woo-shik eased viewers' regrets by sharing his thoughts on the series' conclusion.
SBS 'Would You Merry Me' ended last week, and Choi Woo-shik, who played Kim Woo-joo, shared his reflections on finishing the work. Through this project, he once again proved himself a dependable actor with delicate emotional acting and a warm romantic comedy sensibility, receiving great love from viewers.
Through his agency Fable Company, Choi Woo-shik said, "This project was a set where teamwork was stronger than ever. The director, the actors, and the staff all put their heads together and worked hard through to the end, and I am sincerely grateful that many viewers watched and loved 'Would You Merry Me.' For me, this work was a meaningful time that allowed me to grow as an actor. I sincerely thank everyone who supported us to the end," conveying his heartfelt feelings.
He also showed affection for the Kim Woo-joo character. He said, "Kim Woo-joo is bright and warm but prioritizes sincerity above all. I tried throughout filming to consider the emotional line and express it precisely with the thought of properly conveying that feeling to viewers," adding, "I hope Kim Woo-joo brought comfort and empathy to many people."
Throughout the work, Choi Woo-shik completed the tone of 'Would You Merry Me' by adding his characteristic cozy atmosphere and cheerful energy. He balanced Kim Woo-joo's inner wounds and growth process, increasing viewers' immersion, and his restrained expressions that avoided excess and delicate emotional textures stably supported the core of the drama. This acting earned praise among viewers as "a work that again proved why Choi Woo-shik is strong in rom-com."
The natural romantic chemistry he showed with Jung So-min as Yu-meri became a topic of conversation each episode. The convincing emotional lines the two actors created drew intense online attention with reactions such as "the best rom-com chemistry of the year" and "emotions are conveyed just through their eyes."
'Would You Merry Me' maintained high search rankings throughout its broadcast, proving its strong public interest. In particular, keywords such as 'Choi Woo-shik rom-com,' 'Choi Woo-shik Jung So-min chemistry,' and 'Kim Woo-joo character' were steadily mentioned, showing that Choi Woo-shik's presence was central to the work.
Through this work, Choi Woo-shik completed a newly sentimental rom-com character, reaffirming the power of his 'Choi Woo-shik style rom-com' and creating another signature work. By showing a deeper acting spectrum through 'Would You Merry Me,' he proved his strength as a top actor, and industry and viewers' expectations for his next moves are rising.
[photo] Fable Company
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